Although Sara is forecast to be a tropical rainstorm in the Gulf of Mexico, AccuWeather's hurricane experts say that does not mean the United States will be completely spared of its impacts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major storm is forecast to take shape over the Great Lakes region this week with wind and areas of snow. How much rain occurs in the drought-stricken east will be dependent on a coastal storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices