1.   Gadomski predicted showers and thunderstorms scattered throughout the region.

2.   The National Weather Service predicted light showers for today and Wednesday, but said the moisture should not cause more flooding.

3.   Weekend rain was heavier than expected in the key corn and soybean-growing areas, and meteorologists predicted scattered showers through Thursday.

4.   A few showers also were predicted across northern sections of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Georgia.

5.   Afternoon snow showers were predicted in higher elevations of Montana, Wyoming and Utah.

6.   Clouds and rain also were expected over the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley, while showers were predicted for Texas, southern Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

7.   Early sunshine was consumed by cloud cover as play began and showers are predicted.

8.   In the Pacific Northwest, showers were predicted along the coast.

9.   In the Pacific Northwest, showers were predicted along the coast with dry weather over inland areas.

10.   It remained unclear whether play would be possible on Friday because the skies were overcast and the meteorology department predicted more showers.