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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Memorial Day heavy rain and severe thunderstorms
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Several rounds of thunderstorms will bring the potential for flash flooding and damaging wind gusts today. The most significant push of storms and rain will be this morning. A cold front north of the region has triggered several pockets of thunderstorms this morning. A damaging wind threat is expected to develop this morning as storms swing out of Texas and through the remainder of the ArkLaTex. The Storm Prediction Center has a level 2 'Slight Risk' for severe weather today. This means scattered severe weather reports are possible. While instances of wind damage may lead to some scattered power outages, a more widespread threat will be flash flooding. The strongest storms could bring 2 to 4 inches of rain today, leading to flooded roads, creeks, and underpasses. Remember to turn around, don't drown! A Flood Watch is in effect for all areas through 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. The severe weather threat will likely diminish this afternoon, but there will be pockets of rain or storms that develop and bring a few instances of flooding and frequent lightning. Temperatures will be in the 60s and low 70s as the storms push through this morning, warming into the low to mid 80s as the rain tapers this afternoon. In this late Spring pattern with a lingering frontal boundary, it's possible another round of storms may develop this evening or overnight. This will keep the wind and heavy rain threat going through tonight. The severe weather threat will diminish tomorrow, but not enough to remove us from the severe weather outlook, as there will remain some potential for severe weather if any storms develop. Drier air behind the front will bring lower chances for rain Wednesday through Friday, but scattered storms will remain possible each afternoon given the warm temperatures and high humidity. While the Flood Watch ends Tuesday morning, any storms could trigger flooding, high wind, and frequent lightning for the remainder of the week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Flood Watch Expands
We may have had a brief break from the rain this evening, but more is on the way, and that's why the Flood Watch has now expanded into portions of central and western Arkansas. Through Monday evening, an additional 3 to 5 inches of rain is possible across central Arkansas, with 5 to 7 inches not out of the question for parts of the north and northeast. While the severe threat remains low, some storms could still bring gusty winds and heavy downpours. Tonight and into early Sunday morning, storms developing in Oklahoma will push into western Arkansas. On and off showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout Sunday and into Memorial Day, with brief dry periods possible in between. The Arkansas Storm Team will continue to monitor the forecast as we head into the rest of the Memorial Day weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Scale up monsoon readiness: Bidari directs govt depts
Nagpur: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting an early onset of monsoon in Vidarbha and possible heavy downpours in some regions, divisional commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari on Monday directed all administrative and disaster management agencies to adopt immediate and coordinated preparedness measures. In a high-level pre-monsoon review meeting, Bidari asked district officials to lower water levels in key dams — including Gosikhurd, Upper Wardha, Isapur, and inter-state reservoirs like Sanjay Sarovar and Medigatta — to pre-empt potential flood risks. "It's critical to monitor water levels closely and take timely discharge decisions to prevent human and livestock casualties," she said. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), state and national disaster response forces, Water Resources Department (WRD), and police department. Collectors and SPs from six eastern Maharashtra districts joined the meeting via video conference. All urban bodies were told to immediately identify and remove structurally unsafe hoardings and banners. "These structures become hazards during storms. They must be dismantled before the rains intensify," Bidari instructed. She also urged districts to replicate Bhandara's Dima (Disaster Information and Management Assistant) chatbot model to keep citizens informed about extreme weather events and emergencies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ative o software antivírus do seu computador Clique aqui Undo "Make sure official platforms like the FloodWatch app from the Central Water Commission are promoted and used effectively," she directed officials. With parts of Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, and Gondia falling in remote tribal zones, Bidari directed officials to relocate pregnant women from vulnerable areas ahead of the monsoon. Citing past incidents, she asked local authorities to secure dam and reservoir areas that attract tourists. Additional guidance was issued for ashram schools and hostels, with the commissioner emphasizing the need to ensure access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation to prevent disease outbreaks among students. "The health department must remain vigilant and act proactively to contain monsoon-related diseases," she said. During the review, departments including health, irrigation, civic bodies, and the armed forces presented detailed monsoon contingency plans. Bidari emphasized that the unified approach must be proactive rather than reactive. "Early planning and inter-departmental coordination will be the difference between disaster management and disaster prevention," she concluded.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Miami faces significant flood threat Monday as tropical moisture fuels heavy rain across South Florida
MIAMI — The Miami metro area and most of South Florida are under a Flood Watch through Tuesday morning, as heavy tropical moisture moves over the Sunshine State, bringing repeated rounds of rain. A Level 3 out of 4 flash flood risk has been issued for parts of South Florida, including Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as heavy rain has already begun to swamp the area. The Flood Watch covers areas from Naples to West Palm Beach and includes the Alligator Alley portion of Interstate 75. Helene-ravaged Western North Carolina Faces 'First Noteworthy Flood Threat' Since Catastrophic Hurricane Orlando, in Central Florida, has seen more than 2.75 inches of rain since Sunday morning. Rounds of storms will persist for South Florida through Monday. About 3-6 inches of rain is expected for most of the Miami metro area by Tuesday. Some pockets of the city could see as much as 8 inches, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. "Take an ample amount of time to get to wherever you need to go," cautioned FOX Weather meteorologist Kendall Smith. Record-setting, Smelly Sargassum Seaweed Headed For South Florida In May In addition to steady rain, there is the potential for severe storm development Monday afternoon. Daytime heating will play a key role in the development of any thunderstorms. If temperatures can rise enough, severe storms would be able to form and possibly produce damaging wind gusts and even a tornado. That comes after the Florida panhandle was blasted by an atmospheric river over the weekend, including a possible tornado that damaged businesses and vehicles in Destin on Saturday. Storms will gradually move east Monday. While the main front that's responsible for bringing the wet weather will be off the Florida coast by Tuesday, tropical moisture from the Gulf will linger and could produce storms through Tuesday afternoon before dry weather returns. See It: Large Waterspout Spotted Roaring Ashore Along Florida Coast This rain will help improve Florida's ongoing drought as the state transitions from its dry season into the wetter months. According to the FOX Forecast Center, every major weather station in the Florida Peninsula is between 2 and 9 inches below average for the year. Forecasters expect that there will be enough moisture to put a significant dent in those ongoing rain deficits. "The fact that we have that deficit of about 12 inches (in the Miami metro area), we could easily erase that and then some, in just about 24 hours," said Smith. Daytona Beach, Melbourne, West Palm Beach and Naples are all experiencing their top-10 driest starts to the year on article source: Miami faces significant flood threat Monday as tropical moisture fuels heavy rain across South Florida
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pockets of flooding possible overnight, some strong storms
Flood Watch in effect for most of Central Alabama until 7 PM Monday… Tonight: Scattered showers and heavy storms will continue drifting north through central Alabama, becoming less numerous after midnight as temperatures fall into the lower 60s. A strong to severe storm is possible for areas south and west of Birmingham. Monday: While most of us should start the day dry and mostly cloudy, scattered showers and storms will reignite after lunch. A strong to severe storm can't be ruled out mainly along and east of the I-65 corridor on Monday afternoon/evening. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s. This Week: Our rainy pattern continues into Tuesday with another round of mainly afternoon showers and storms expected. This round will be a bit less numerous and storms aren't expected to become very strong. Nonetheless, plan on keeping the umbrella around until we reach midweek. This is when our rainy pattern will trade out with a hot and dry pattern for the second half of the week. A ridge of high pressure will creep northward out of the Gulf, allowing our temperatures to soar into the upper 80s and low 90s by Thursday and Friday. In addition to this, the muggy air will stick around so it may actually feel more like the low/mid 90s for some of us, especially on Friday. As the ridge breaks back down, showers and storms will enter back into the forecast on Friday night and on into the weekend. These storms will be working with a little more wind shear, leading to concern for perhaps some damaging winds for a few storms. This is something that will become more clear as we move through the week. Be sure to follow the CBS 42 Storm Team: Follow Us on Facebook: Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum, Meteorologist Michael Haynes, Meteorologist Alex Puckett, and Meteorologist Jacob Woods. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
