for the region. any relief in sight? reporter: it looks like on tuesday we get relief here. unfortunately later this afternoon, thunderstorms could develop along the region we ll watch it for the rainfall amounts we know significant amounts have come down in the span of days, 10 plus inches across st. louis. and a week ago you work your way across, and 10 plus inches more coming down in kentucky. we know the water table has risen, the untsaturated ground s fully saturated. some of these models are showing 1 to 2 inches of rainfall this afternoon around eastern kentucky. the levels of concern in the next 24 hours in the marginal to slight risk. any additional rainfall is going to be problematic. opposite end of the scale, record heat across the pacific northwest, seattle a 95 degree
to transport patients to other area hospitals. i want you to see this tree directly behind me. notice the water inundated at the root structure of this tree. gives you an idea of how saturated the ground s we ve had a lot of rain. some of the wettest start to the year and that has added to the potential of catastrophic tree damage as well as property damage throughout the region. i m cnn meteorologist, derek van dam from houma, louisiana. back to you. derek van dam in the middle of it all in east baton rouge parish. search and rescue crews are out looking for residents who may need help now. officials asking them to stay in place so those crews can clear away safety hazards, including power lines in the water. joining me now is the mayor of baton rouge, sharon weston broom. we know you have a lot on your plate this morning. i wonder if you and the search and rescue teams have a handle