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New York Post
18 hours ago
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- New York Post
National Hurricane Center flags area to watch for possible tropical development as system soaks Gulf Coast
A storm system spinning off the southeastern US coastline has caught the attention of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) with a small chance of developing into a tropical system. Much like what was previously known as Invest 93L earlier this month, a trough of low pressure at the southern end of a frontal boundary is forecast to move west-southwestward into the north-central portion of the Gulf, according to the NHC. Advertisement There, environmental conditions could allow for some slow development if the system remains far enough offshore. However, by this weekend, the system is likely to move inland, ending its chances for development. Though much like Invest 93L, the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms will persist if the trough eventually develops into a tropical system. The NHC is currently just giving a low chance of development. Advertisement In terms of rainfall totals, about 2–3 inches could fall across much of the northern Gulf Coast, with some locally higher amounts. Widespread flash flooding isn't expected, but isolated flooding could pop up in pockets of heavy precipitation sitting over an area for too long. 3 This graphic shows the possible development area. FOX Weather The disturbance may have less of a chance to develop when compared to Invest 93L because the previous event had more of an organized structure when compared to the current system. Advertisement That said, the southerly flow along the northern Gulf will likely last for days, leading to an increased risk for rip currents along area beaches. A medium risk of rip currents is expected along the Florida Panhandle from Destin to Port St. Joe, as well as along the Atlantic coast from Daytona Beach southward through Melbourne and West Palm Beach, through the last weekend of July. 3 This graphic shows the forecast rain totals in the Southeast through Saturday, July 26, 2025. FOX Weather 3 Environmental conditions could allow for some slow development if the system remains far enough offshore. National Hurricane Center Impacts already felt along Southeast coast Advertisement Flooding has already been experienced in parts of the South Carolina Low Country as the combination of higher tides and heavy rainfall made streets around Charleston look more like ponds. Downtown Charleston received just over an inch of rainfall on Monday, but with nowhere for the water to go, flooding was reported on several roadways. Minor saltwater flooding was also reported around Charleston Harbor on Tuesday – impacts that will continue until the disturbed area of weather moves through the Gulf.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Tropical-like rain threatens beach, outdoor plans along Gulf Coast
Advertisement Beach and outdoor plans in the Southeast could be in jeopardy this week as a stalled cold front combined with an influx of tropical moisture from the Gulf is increasing the risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms from Louisiana to Florida, raising concerns of flooding. The FOX Forecast Center said the setup is like the one that spawned Invest 93L off the U.S. East Coast last week, but tropical development this time around is unlikely at this point. A new area of low pressure may develop Tuesday into Wednesday near the same spot where Invest 93L formed last week. As that occurs, a cold front is expected to stall along the Southeast coast, and the new low-pressure system could form over the warm waters offshore. Advertisement The FOX Forecast Center said that while some spin is likely, the system is likely to remain broad and disorganized, with no signs of quick strengthening. 3 Outdoor plans in the Southeast could be in jeopardy as a stalled cold front combined with an influx of tropical moisture from the Gulf is increasing the risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms. drew – 3 The FOX Forecast Center said that while some spin is likely, the system is likely to remain broad and disorganized, with no signs of quick strengthening. FOX Weather It will likely then get trapped under the growing heat dome and pushed off to the west, crossing Florida and hugging the Gulf Coast. Advertisement But even without this system becoming organized, the low will tap into plenty of tropical moisture across the region. This means tropical-like downpours are possible from Florida to Louisiana, especially along the Interstate 10 corridor from Tallahassee to New Orleans. 3 This means tropical-like downpours are possible from Florida to Louisiana, especially along the Interstate 10 corridor from Tallahassee to New Orleans, according to reports. FOX Weather So, for those traveling in the area, driving conditions could be tricky and slow by midweek and remain that way through at least Friday. Advertisement In terms of rainfall totals, about 2-3 inches could fall across much of the northern Gulf Coast, with some locally higher amounts. Widespread flash flooding isn't expected, but isolated flooding could pop up in pockets of heavy rain sitting over an area for too long.
New York Post
7 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Invest 93L increases Gulf Coast flood threat as it moves through the Florida penisula
MOBILE, Ala. – The Gulf Coast is facing a surge of tropical moisture as Invest 93L moved through the Florida Peninsula on Tuesday and threatens to produce heavy rainfall along the Interstate 10 corridor into the weekend. An invest is a designation used by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to indicate an area that is under increased scrutiny for the possibility of tropical development. Earlier this week, Florida was the recipient of the heavy rainfall, but the chances of precipitation have now shifted westward and will continue to impact communities in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana through at least Saturday. Because waters in the Gulf are warm and there is enough spin in the atmosphere, the NHC has highlighted an area of the northeastern and north-central Gulf for a low chance of development into a tropical depression or tropical storm, but as long as the center is near or over land, chances will remain minimal. 3 Gulf Coast rainfall forecast map showing projected rainfall amounts through Saturday. FOX Weather Due to the system's limited time over the warm waters of the Gulf, not much tropical development is expected over the next couple of days. Potential impacts from Invest 93L The greatest impacts from Invest 93L are heavy rainfall, flooding, occasional waterspouts and rough seas. The FOX Forecast Center expects squally conditions to last through the weekend, with Friday into Saturday being the time period with the heaviest rainfall. Flood Watches are in effect for parishes along the Gulf Coast to north of Interstate 10, and NOAA's Weather Prediction Center even expects a likelihood of flash flooding between New Orleans and the Texas-Louisiana border. Computer forecast models show a widespread swath of 1-3 inches of rainfall from east of Houston to Panama City, Florida, with amounts of 5-8 inches and even greater around Lafayette, Louisiana. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet, while a foot of floodwater can cause a vehicle to stall and float away. Severe weather such as waterspouts and tornadoes could also be possible in the stronger cells. 3 Cars driving through heavy rain in Biloxi, Mississippi. FOX Weather Tropical moisture causes problems in Florida and along Gulf Coast The combination of Florida's daily afternoon thunderstorms and tropical moisture associated with Invest 93L caused problems throughout the Sunshine State during its brief interaction with the system. On Saturday, St. Johns County Fire Rescue reported three people were injured Saturday afternoon when lightning struck the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The agency said one person suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to a trauma center, while another person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A third person was also reported to have been evaluated but refused medical transport. And farther south, east of Tampa, nearly a foot of rain fell within a few hours in Plant City on Monday, causing streets and homes to be flooded. Local officials did not report any injuries associated with the flash flooding but did characterize the flooding as a 1-out-of-1,000-year event. Most other communities reported seeing rainfall totals in the 1- to 4-inch range, with locally higher amounts. 3 Invest 93L development odds map. FOX Weather Minor street flooding was also reported in southern Mississippi on Wednesday evening. Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, saw more than an inch of rainfall in just under an hour, causing some ponding on roadways.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Texas couple clings to trees awaiting rescue after car submerged in floodwater
Torrential flooding inundated parts of south-central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and assessment teams are still deployed. In the Texas Hill Country's Lampasas County, Texas Game Wardens and local first responders rescued a man and a woman on Sunday after their car was overwhelmed by floodwaters. They survived by clinging to trees, awaiting rescue. Brent Satsky, major of special operations for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, joins FOX Weather to walk us through that rescue. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
14-07-2025
- Climate
- New York Post
Texas pounded by second wave of river flooding, stalling crucial search & rescue efforts
KERRVILLE, Texas – The Lone Star State continues to grapple with a heartbreaking series of events. Just over a week after the initial catastrophic and deadly deluges, heavy rains and devastating flash floods have returned, pounding Texas once more. A riverside memorial in Kerrville, Texas, is steadily becoming a central gathering point for the community to mourn and remember those taken by the recent floods. This renewed onslaught, particularly intense on Sunday, not only caused widespread damage and new evacuations but has also severely hindered ongoing search and rescue operations for the dozens still missing from the initial July 4 floods. The initial floods have already claimed at least 129 lives, with over 170 people still unaccounted for. The latest gut punch to the state saw significant rainfall return over the weekend, leading to fresh Flash Flood Emergencies as the San Saba River rapidly rose to major flood stage, prompting mandatory evacuations for residents in low-lying areas. 9 The initial floods have already claimed at least 129 lives, with over 170 people still unaccounted for. 9 Rescuers assisting a person from a flooded vehicle. via REUTERS Meanwhile, the city of Kerrville, still reeling from the previous week's events, experienced another round of intense downpours, with local police urging residents and even news crews to move away from the rapidly swelling Guadalupe River. '(It's) the last thing that these search crews need as they are still looking for so many still missing from last weekend's flash flooding,' reported FOX Weather's Katie Byrne from Kerrville on Monday morning. 'That search still happening in miles of riverbanks and in the water, and we're expecting more rain here, unfortunately, through Wednesday.' 9 A tow truck driver attempts to recover a submerged car during flash flooding. Getty Images 9 Search and rescue team with cadaver dog searching flood-damaged area. Getty Images 9 Debris from homes lays along the bank of the Guadalupe River. Getty Images Byrne had been in Kerrville reporting on the disaster when her cellphone began to blare, warning people to move to higher ground. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed that dozens of rescues took place in areas like Lampasas and San Saba, where rivers and creeks swelled dramatically. Lampasas, located northeast of Kerr County, saw its river rise from a normal 10-foot level to over 30 feet, leading to widespread road closures and evacuations. 9 Map of Texas highlighting Gillespie and Kerr Counties at significant risk of flash flooding. 9 Roberto Marquez places a cross at a memorial wall for flood victims, Sunday, July 13, 2025. AP Sunday's intermittent heavy rainfall temporarily suspended some search efforts for victims from the initial Fourth of July 4 flooding, which devastated communities, particularly in Kerr County. The death toll, primarily concentrated in that county, continues to climb, with many of the missing, including young campers at Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River. The FOX Forecast Center said Kerrville saw another 3-4 inches of rain in only a couple of hours Sunday. The Guadalupe near Hunt, Texas, luckily remained out of any flood stage, even with all of the rain that fell. 9 The FOX Forecast Center said Kerrville saw another 3-4 inches of rain in only a couple of hours Sunday. The Guadalupe near Hunt, Texas, luckily remained out of any flood stage, even with all of the rain that fell. Xinhua/Shutterstock 9 Rain falls near memorial for flood victims along the Guadalupe River. AP Despite the setbacks, teams of first responders stress that they are determined to resume their critical, life-saving work Monday as the immediate threat of the heaviest storms diminishes. The FOX Forecast Center said the chances of storms will start to decrease on Monday, heading into Tuesday. However, even though fewer storms are expected overall, any storm that does develop could bring a quick 1-2 inches of rain. Heading into next weekend, the entire state of Texas will begin to dry out as a large mid-level ridge parks itself over the south, the FOX Forecast Center adds. This will deflect any storms up-and-over the ridge, leaving Texas dry.
