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USA Today
26-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
'Wall of water' could swamp parts of south-central US as flood threat grows
Flood watches were posted Sunday over parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. Major cities that could be most affected by weather included Oklahoma City, Little Rock and Memphis. A thick blanket of moisture flowing north from the Gulf of America was bringing weather havoc and the threat of tornadoes to a broad stretch of the South on Sunday and was forecast to continue dumping heavy rains through Memorial Day. The ominous weather comes as a record-breaking number of Americans were predicted to travel over the holiday weekend. Rain has already disrupted some drivers hoping to travel 500 miles − the start of Sunday's Indianapolis 500 was delayed about 40 minutes because of light rain. A massive and mostly stationary front extending from the Southeast to the Southern Plains and Central Rockies was expected to remain in place through Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. "Numerous" flash flooding events are possible and many streams could flood, affecting larger rivers, for parts of the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys, the weather service said. "The hazards associated with these thunderstorms are frequent lightning, severe thunderstorm wind gusts, hail and a few tornadoes," forecaster Paul Ziegenfelder wrote in a public discussion on the Weather Prediction Center website. Ziegenfelder warned of an increased risk of storms over the Southern Plains with wind gusts of 75 mph or greater and hail 2 inches or greater. Heaviest rain could target Missouri, Oklahoma Downpours, severe thunderstorms and flooding have battered the South Central states in recent days. In Missouri, Springfield received 2.68 inches of rain on Friday and Saturday. "Rain will be the most widespread ... tonight through Monday afternoon," the weather service in Springfield said in a social media post Sunday. "Flooding will remain a concern into early this week (along) elevated rivers and streams." The "bulls-eye" for the heaviest rain thus far has been focused from southern Missouri into eastern Oklahoma, where up to 4.5 inches of rain has fallen in some areas, AccuWeather said. When the rain starts to wind down Monday night into Tuesday, some areas could have received close to a foot of rain. As the ground becomes saturated, runoff will increase exponentially, fueling sudden rises on small streams and surges along rivers, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. "A wall of water may blast through narrow valleys, which are popular destinations for campers and summer homes in the Ozark Mountains," Sosnowksi said. "Small babbling brooks can become raging torrents of water in a matter of a few minutes." Stormy weather could roll south to Gulf Coast Parts of Arkansas and northern Texas have not experienced heavy rain thus far but could see pockets of heavy rain through Monday, AccuWeather said. Beyond Memorial Day, AccuWeather says a couple more rounds of rain could sweep across the hardest-hit areas later this week. The main focal point for frequent downpours, however, will likely slip to the south toward the Gulf Coast. Where are flood watches posted? Flood watches were posted Sunday over parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. Major cities that could be most affected by weather Sunday included Oklahoma City, Little Rock and Memphis. The weather service office in Memphis warned that parts of the area on Sunday could see 60-mph wind gusts and hail the size of quarters. The forecast was enough for officials to postpone for one week the annual Lemon Drop Festival in Court Park. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra was hoping to go forward with its outdoor concert Sunday night. Showers and thunderstorms were forecast for Monday into Tuesday, threatening a host of outdoor Memorial Day events in the city. 'Scattered sprinkles,' otherwise clear Indy 500 forecast Last year's Indianapolis 500 weather included grandstand-clearing thunderstorms and a more than four-hour rain delay that bumped the end of the race perilously close to sundown. This year? 'Scattered sprinkles after noon' are the biggest meteorological threat facing the 109 th running of the 'Greatest Spectacle in Racing.' The weather service's Indianapolis office was predicting mostly cloudy skies with the possibility of light rain over the Speedway, and those light rains delayed the start by about 40 minutes. The daytime high temperature is expected to reach 68 degrees, and winds are expected to remain mild. If the rain ends, conditions should be near-ideal for the iconic race. − Eric Larsen, Indianapolis Star 3-day weekend trips can be short but sweet AAA predicted 45.1 million Americans will travel domestically for the holiday weekend – an increase of 1.4 million from last year. Long holiday weekends are ideal for travel because so many people have an extra day off work and students have Monday off from school "Memorial Day weekend getaways don't have to be extravagant and costly,' said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. "While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or take a road trip to visit friends." AAA also predicts a surge of 2% in air passengers for the holiday weekend. Read more here.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'Wall of water' could swamp parts of south-central US as flood threat grows
A thick blanket of moisture flowing north from the Gulf of America was bringing weather havoc and the threat of tornadoes to a broad stretch of the South on Sunday and was forecast to continue dumping heavy rains through Memorial Day. The ominous weather comes as a record-breaking number of Americans were predicted to travel over the holiday weekend. Rain has already disrupted some drivers hoping to travel 500 miles − the start of Sunday's Indianapolis 500 was delayed about 40 minutes because of light rain. A massive and mostly stationary front extending from the Southeast to the Southern Plains and Central Rockies was expected to remain in place through Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. "Numerous" flash flooding events are possible and many streams could flood, affecting larger rivers, for parts of the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys, the weather service said. "The hazards associated with these thunderstorms are frequent lightning, severe thunderstorm wind gusts, hail and a few tornadoes," forecaster Paul Ziegenfelder wrote in a public discussion on the Weather Prediction Center website. Ziegenfelder warned of an increased risk of storms over the Southern Plains with wind gusts of 75 mph or greater and hail 2 inches or greater. Storms, rainfall: Unsettled weekend in parts of US Downpours, severe thunderstorms and flooding have battered the South Central states in recent days. In Missouri, Springfield received 2.68 inches of rain on Friday and Saturday. "Rain will be the most widespread ... tonight through Monday afternoon," the weather service in Springfield said in a social media post Sunday. "Flooding will remain a concern into early this week (along) elevated rivers and streams." The "bulls-eye" for the heaviest rain thus far has been focused from southern Missouri into eastern Oklahoma, where up to 4.5 inches of rain has fallen in some areas, AccuWeather said. When the rain starts to wind down Monday night into Tuesday, some areas could have received close to a foot of rain. As the ground becomes saturated, runoff will increase exponentially, fueling sudden rises on small streams and surges along rivers, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. "A wall of water may blast through narrow valleys, which are popular destinations for campers and summer homes in the Ozark Mountains," Sosnowksi said. "Small babbling brooks can become raging torrents of water in a matter of a few minutes." Parts of Arkansas and northern Texas have not experienced heavy rain thus far but could see pockets of heavy rain through Monday, AccuWeather said. Beyond Memorial Day, AccuWeather says a couple more rounds of rain could sweep across the hardest-hit areas later this week. The main focal point for frequent downpours, however, will likely slip to the south toward the Gulf Coast. Flood watches were posted Sunday over parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. Major cities that could be most affected by weather Sunday included Oklahoma City, Little Rock and Memphis. The weather service office in Memphis warned that parts of the area on Sunday could see 60-mph wind gusts and hail the size of quarters. The forecast was enough for officials to postpone for one week the annual Lemon Drop Festival in Court Park. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra was hoping to go forward with its outdoor concert Sunday night. Showers and thunderstorms were forecast for Monday into Tuesday, threatening a host of outdoor Memorial Day events in the city. 45M Americans will be on roads: : How to avoid the worst Memorial Day traffic Last year's Indianapolis 500 weather included grandstand-clearing thunderstorms and a more than four-hour rain delay that bumped the end of the race perilously close to sundown. This year? 'Scattered sprinkles after noon' are the biggest meteorological threat facing the 109th running of the 'Greatest Spectacle in Racing.' The weather service's Indianapolis office was predicting mostly cloudy skies with the possibility of light rain over the Speedway, and those light rains delayed the start by about 40 minutes. The daytime high temperature is expected to reach 68 degrees, and winds are expected to remain mild. If the rain ends, conditions should be near-ideal for the iconic race. − Eric Larsen, Indianapolis Star AAA predicted 45.1 million Americans will travel domestically for the holiday weekend – an increase of 1.4 million from last year. Long holiday weekends are ideal for travel because so many people have an extra day off work and students have Monday off from school "Memorial Day weekend getaways don't have to be extravagant and costly,' said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. "While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or take a road trip to visit friends." AAA also predicts a surge of 2% in air passengers for the holiday weekend. Read more here. − Kathleen Wong This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Wall of water could swamp parts of south-central US; flood risk grows
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flash flood threat intensifies across the south-central US
Relentless flooding downpours and severe thunderstorms have battered the South Central states in recent days, and AccuWeather meteorologists warn that several more inches of rain will soak the region through early week. AccuWeather experts began sounding the alarm as early as last week of a possible flash flood emergency across the Ozark Mountains during the holiday weekend - a threat that materialized Saturday morning as flash flooding forced the closure of multiple roads in the Springfield, Missouri, metro area. "Springfield received 2.68 inches of rain on Friday and Saturday. This ranks as the second highest rainfall amount for the two-day period of May 23-24," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill said. As of Sunday morning, the bullseye for the heaviest rain thus far has been focused from southern Missouri into eastern Oklahoma where 3.0 to 4.5 inches of rain has fallen in spots. By the time the rain starts to wind down Monday night into Tuesday, some localized areas could receive close to a foot of rain. "Repetitive rounds of rain will continue across the southern Plains and Ozarks through Memorial Day, resulting in additional or worsening flooding," Merrill the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ "Although northwestern Arkansas and northern Texas has not experienced the heaviest rain thus far, we expect pockets of heavy rain to expand across these areas through Monday," Merrill added. The timing of the heavy rain, when many are outdoors camping and hiking to mark the unofficial start of summer, makes the situation especially dangerous. "As the ground quickly becomes saturated, runoff will increase exponentially, leading to sudden rises on small streams and surges along area rivers," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. "A wall of water may blast through narrow valleys, which are popular destinations for campers and summer homes in the Ozark Mountains. Small babbling brooks can become raging torrents of water in a matter of a few minutes." Even in areas spared from flooding, the downpours will disrupt outdoor plans like cookouts and Memorial Day services. Drivers should also exercise caution, with increased risks of hydroplaning and poor visibility on rain-slick roads. Beyond Memorial Day, AccuWeather experts say there may be a couple more rounds of rain that sweep across the hardest-hit areas during the latter part of the week. However, the main focal point for frequent downpours is likely to sink farther to the south toward the Gulf Coast. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storms to pack a punch with damaging winds, flooding downpours into next week
The South Central states are enduring a prolonged stretch of daily severe weather, and AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the stormy pattern shows no signs of letting up. Tree-snapping winds, destructive hail and flash flooding will be among the daily risks to life and property during a busy time of year for outdoor plans. "This setup is particularly concerning given all of the outdoor activities, travel and gatherings happening around Memorial Day," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham said. "Anyone in the risk zones over the coming days should pay close attention to evolving weather conditions." Most days through Memorial Day, the severe weather risk zone will stretch from the Front Range of Colorado through the southern Plains eastward across the lower Mississippi Valley and into part of the Southeast. Pieces of energy associated with a slow-moving storm in the upper part of the atmosphere will spark the daily rounds of heavy, damaging thunderstorms. "Cities that can face a daily risk for severe thunderstorms through Memorial Day include Oklahoma City, Dallas, Little Rock and Memphis," Buckingham said. Through Saturday night, a broad zone where severe thunderstorms can occur in parts of the area will extend from near Denver southeastward to the Big Bend of Texas and eastward into the central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley. Sunday's severe weather threat area will nearly mirror the zone AccuWeather experts have highlighted through the first half of the weekend. A greater concentration of severe storms, capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and isolated tornadoes, is expected to target northern Texas and Oklahoma. Heavy thunderstorms with locally damaging wind gusts can extend as far to the east as the Southeast coast through Sunday. The thunderstorms will ride along a boundary separating an abnormally cool air mass to the north with warm, humid air to the the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ On Memorial Day, the threat of severe thunderstorms will shift slightly southward, moving out of Colorado and Kansas but persisting from Texas and Oklahoma eastward to Georgia. Holiday cookouts, remembrance services and other outdoor plans could be significantly impacted by the weather from Dallas to Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham, Alabama; and Atlanta. In addition to the thunderstorms unleashing heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts that can knock out power and snap trees will remain possible. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. As the thunderstorms hit repeatedly, the risk of significant flash flooding will mount, especially across the Ozark Mountains, as the holiday weekend progresses. "Those outdoors should use extreme caution as storms brew due to the risk of lightning strikes," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. "Campers should avoid setting up along small streams that could be prone to flash flooding. A downpour less than a mile upstream could produce a wall of water that quickly inundates low-lying areas." AccuWeather's long-range team expects thunderstorms to continue daily across the southern tier of the nation through the middle of next week, posing a continued risk of flash flooding, as well as localized damage. It may take until the start of June for a drier pattern to take hold of the region. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Chicago Tribune
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Boone Grove's Xavier and Davian Carrera are Indiana commits. But could the MLB draft separate the twins?
In two months, Boone Grove seniors Xavier and Davian Carrera could have decisions to make. The twin brothers are Indiana baseball commits, giving them the chance to play together beyond this season. But they also could get selected in the MLB draft in July. 'It's a constant thought,' Xavier Carrera said. 'It's something that I'm always going to be wrestling with in my mind.' Davian Carrera said he's trying to avoid thinking about it as long as the Wolves have games to play. 'I don't really let it get to me,' he said. 'I gave it some thought, but I want to focus more on this season and winning a state championship. I want to be really good at the game being played at the moment.' Of course, the Carrera brothers have been really good already for Porter County Conference co-champion Boone Grove (16-6, 6-1), which also features standouts like seniors Seth Pitcock and Ben Truby and will play 21st Century in the first round of the Class 2A Whiting Sectional on May 28. Xavier Carrera is the more dominant mound presence, featuring a fastball that can reach 97 mph. The 6-foot-3 right-hander is 2-3 with a 2.57 ERA in 32 2/3 innings. He plays shortstop when he isn't pitching and is batting .438 with a home run, four doubles, three triples, 24 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Davian Carrera has better offensive numbers. He's hitting .493 with a home run, six doubles, a team-high four triples, a team-high 34 RBIs and 27 runs scored. The 6-3 left-hander also pitches and has a 4-1 record with a 3.73 ERA in 20 2/3 innings. Boone Grove coach Sean Riley said the Carrera brothers spend as much time trying to one-up each other as they spend trying to beat opponents. 'They're super, super competitive,' Riley said. 'If we're doing live at-bats and Xavier is pitching with Davian in the cages to hit, it can get pretty outrageous.' In the days before a game against South Central on May 5, the Carrera brothers had argued about who would receive a set of Calloway golf clubs from their father, Manuel Carrera. The decided to settle it on the field. The brother with the better offensive performance against South Central would get the golf clubs. As it happened, both shined during Boone Grove's 16-0 win. Davian Carrera went 3-for-3 with three RBIs, and Xavier Carrera went 2-for-2 with a home run and was intentionally walked twice. Those numbers made it difficult to declare a winner. 'I felt like I did better because I hit the home run,' Xavier Carrera said. Davian Carrera didn't see it that way. 'Yeah, he hit a home run, but I went 3-for-3,' he said. 'You can't beat that.' The golf clubs went to Davian Carrera, but they couldn't even agree on that outcome. Xavier Carrera said he gave up the argument and let his brother win, while Davian Carrera maintained that his brother's concession was an acknowledgement of the true victor. 'I was the rightful winner, easily,' Davian Carrera said. 'He knew better.' That sibling rivalry has pushed the brothers to the point that they've landed on MLB radars. After meeting with an agent earlier this year, Xavier Carrera was told that he could be picked between the fourth and sixth rounds of the draft, which begins July 13. Davian Carrera was told he could go between the seventh and 10th rounds. As unlikely as it seems, they could be drafted by the same MLB team. 'Yeah, let's hope for that,' Xavier Carrera said. At the end of the day, the Carrera brothers have an unbreakable bond. 'We always have each other's back,' Davian Carrera said. 'He's been with me every day,' Xavier Carrera added. 'It's always competitive, but deep down, we always know that we'd support each other — no matter what.'
