The opener of a four-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox has been postponed because of rain.

Chances are 50 to 60 percent near the Orlando metro and 40 to 50 percent near the coast, according to NWS Melbourne. Temperatures near the metro range from 93 to 95 degrees, with peak heat indices ranging from 102 to 107.

Using Fredericksburg as a proxy for the region, the average July rainfall over the last about 40 years is 2.2 inches. But most of the time, July seems to be closer to either extreme, whether it’s less than an inch or more than four.

The threat of flash flooding returned to North Carolina on Thursday, only days after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped heavy rain across the central part of the state, flooding homes and highways and leading to dozens of rescues.

Early Friday morning, torrential rain fell across Cook County. Multiple crashes were reported on Chicago roads and highways and thousands were left without power across the Chicago area.

NORFOLK, Va. — Acid rain is a serious environmental problem caused by air pollution. It forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas in power plants, factories, and vehicles.

Dry weather takes hold over Northern Michigan through early Friday. While some showers are expected south Friday, the best potential for some rain will be Frida

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Rhode Island and other parts of Southern New England with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected.