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Economic Times
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
US weather forecast: Heavy rains, flooding threaten 36 million people
A stalled storm system has unleashed relentless rain over Southeast US, causing flash flooding, power outages, and severe airport delays. From up to 10 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, cities from Florida to the Carolinas are inundated; meanwhile, forecasters warn parts of the US will see further flooding. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Heavy downpours across multiple US cities Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Airports, power lines affected in several regions Storm system slowly moves north of US FAQs: Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. A major storm began unleashing torrential rains across the southeastern United States on Monday, May 12. This placed nearly 36 million residents at risk from severe weather, including flash floods, damaging winds, and potential tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Centre warned that a tornado or two, localised damaging winds and hail would stretch from the Gulf Coast to reported that parts of Florida, southern Georgia, and Alabama could see up to 10 inches of rain – around two months' worth – by the time the storm passes. Parts of the Carolinas and South Florida have been placed under flood watch and some areas are already experiencing their heaviest rainfall since Hurricane Helene struck in September last to USA Today, eastern North Carolina had recorded two to four inches of rain by Monday afternoon. This prompted flash flood warnings since there was a threat of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses flooding, National Weather Service in Morehead City said.A wide area from Appling in Georgia to Barnwell in South Carolina recorded rainfall between six to 10 inches in just 24 hours. Moreover, cities like Savannah, Augusta, Columbia, and parts of the Florida Panhandle saw 4.5 to 12 inches of rainfall which overwhelmed the local drainage deluge resulted in power outages for over 20,000 homes and businesses across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Florida alone had reported more than 9,500 outages, especially in the Miami-Dade and Broward operations were hit because of the storm, with more than 40 flights at Miami International Airport being cancelled and 160 others getting delayed. The FAA reported that flights operated with an average delay of 90 minutes with potential ground stops in Tampa, Miami, and to the weather department, the storm system is slowly moving northward, and will continue to cause rains in Virginia, West Virginia, and parts of North Carolina through midweek. Meanwhile, dry conditions are forecast by Wednesday. However, flooding risks have remained high since rivers which are already swollen continue to Carolina's Congaree River will likely peak at moderate flood stage later this week, with the Pee Dee River in North Carolina potentially to follow by the weekend. Hydrologists are warning that actual flood predictions are unlikely to catch additional rainfall coming on the spite of the disruption from the storm, meteorologists observe that non-flooding rain will relieve some drought in Florida, which has experienced one of its driest beginning to a growing season in more than 10 years. When the storm departs, the area could experience a dry period of 7 to 10 days.A1. Florida, Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, and portions of Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia have been hit hardest, with flash flood alerts and heavy rain reported throughout these states.A2. Yes. While the storm will begin to weaken by midweek, continued rains and already-saturated soil mean rivers can keep rising, threatening flooding well into the weekend.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
US weather forecast: Heavy rains, flooding threaten 36 million people
A major storm began unleashing torrential rains across the southeastern United States on Monday, May 12. This placed nearly 36 million residents at risk from severe weather, including flash floods, damaging winds, and potential tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Centre warned that a tornado or two, localised damaging winds and hail would stretch from the Gulf Coast to Virginia. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare Forecasters reported that parts of Florida, southern Georgia, and Alabama could see up to 10 inches of rain – around two months' worth – by the time the storm passes. Parts of the Carolinas and South Florida have been placed under flood watch and some areas are already experiencing their heaviest rainfall since Hurricane Helene struck in September last year. Heavy downpours across multiple US cities According to USA Today, eastern North Carolina had recorded two to four inches of rain by Monday afternoon. This prompted flash flood warnings since there was a threat of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses flooding, National Weather Service in Morehead City said. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo A wide area from Appling in Georgia to Barnwell in South Carolina recorded rainfall between six to 10 inches in just 24 hours. Moreover, cities like Savannah, Augusta, Columbia, and parts of the Florida Panhandle saw 4.5 to 12 inches of rainfall which overwhelmed the local drainage systems. Also Read : Madonna's journey to be on Netflix? All about the upcoming limited series Live Events Airports, power lines affected in several regions The deluge resulted in power outages for over 20,000 homes and businesses across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Florida alone had reported more than 9,500 outages, especially in the Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Airport operations were hit because of the storm, with more than 40 flights at Miami International Airport being cancelled and 160 others getting delayed. The FAA reported that flights operated with an average delay of 90 minutes with potential ground stops in Tampa, Miami, and Atlanta. Storm system slowly moves north of US According to the weather department, the storm system is slowly moving northward, and will continue to cause rains in Virginia, West Virginia, and parts of North Carolina through midweek. Meanwhile, dry conditions are forecast by Wednesday. However, flooding risks have remained high since rivers which are already swollen continue to rise. South Carolina's Congaree River will likely peak at moderate flood stage later this week, with the Pee Dee River in North Carolina potentially to follow by the weekend. Hydrologists are warning that actual flood predictions are unlikely to catch additional rainfall coming on the way. Also Read : Amber Heard welcomes twins on Mother's Day 2025; Netizens think Elon Musk could be the father In spite of the disruption from the storm, meteorologists observe that non-flooding rain will relieve some drought in Florida, which has experienced one of its driest beginning to a growing season in more than 10 years. When the storm departs, the area could experience a dry period of 7 to 10 days. FAQs: Q1. Which are the most impacted states by the storm? A1. Florida, Georgia, Alabama, the Carolinas, and portions of Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia have been hit hardest, with flash flood alerts and heavy rain reported throughout these states. Q2. Will the risk of flooding persist throughout the week? A2. Yes. While the storm will begin to weaken by midweek, continued rains and already-saturated soil mean rivers can keep rising, threatening flooding well into the weekend.
Sky News
03-04-2025
- Climate
- Sky News
Seven killed as thunderstorms and tornadoes rip through US states
At least seven people have been killed after thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through several US states – with forecasters warning record rainfall could soon follow in some regions. A man and his teenage daughter, whose home was destroyed in western Tennessee, were among the dead, along with a man whose pickup truck struck downed powerlines in Indiana. Fatalities were also reported in Missouri as the first in a series of forecast storms ripped across the country on Wednesday and early Thursday. Thousands of properties have been left without power, with some homes also destroyed. Some debris was launched nearly five miles (8km) above the ground in Arkansas. In Lake City, Arkansas, a tornado took the roofs off homes, demolished brick walls and tossed cars into trees. Worse may be to come for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky, the Weather Prediction Centre in Maryland said. A stretch of the Mississippi River around Memphis, where more than 1.3 million people live, is set to bear the brunt. In total, more than 90 million people have been at risk of severe weather – from Texas to Minnesota and Maine, according to the Oklahoma-based Storm Prediction Centre. Prolonged heavy rains are forecast for the central US, and will bring "significant, life-threatening flash flooding" each day, the National Weather Service warned. The sustained downpour could bring more than a foot (30cm) of rain over the next four days, described by the weather service as a "once in a generation to once in a lifetime" event. It warned that "historic rainfall totals and impacts are possible." The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it was ready to distribute food, water, cots, generators, and meals. So many tornado warnings were issued in the Tennessee capital, Nashville, overnight that the batteries of some sirens in the city were drained, fire officials said. People were rescued from floodwater on Thursday in flooded parts of the city, which is braced for days of rain. Historic amounts of rain and flooding are also expected in western Kentucky in places that do not normally get overwhelmed by water, state governor Andy Beshear said. The forecasts have been especially worrying for people in rural areas of the state, where floodwaters can quickly rush off the mountains into the hollows. Less than four years ago, dozens died in flooding across eastern Kentucky. Warm temperatures, an unstable atmosphere, strong wind shear and abundant moisture streaming in from the Gulf are responsible for the conditions, forecasters said.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Dozens dead as tornadoes rip through central and southern US
At least 31 people have been killed after deadly tornadoes ripped through central and southern America, flattening homes and destroying neighbourhoods. Forecasters have warned that more storms and hurricane-force winds are due on Saturday night, as thousands of people were left without power. Twelve people were killed in Missouri, officials said, after twisters tore through the state. One man died after a tornado passed straight through his house. 'It was unrecognisable as a home. Just a debris field,' said Coroner Jim Akers of Butler County. 'The floor was upside down. We were walking on walls', he said, adding that emergency responders managed to save one woman from the property. Several other people suffered injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The state's governor warned that more severe weather was expected on Saturday, including the risk of further tornadoes. Three people were also killed in Arkansas and 29 others were injured across eight counties as storms passed through the state overnight. 'We have teams out surveying the damage from last night's tornadoes and have first responders on the ground to assist,' Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on X. 'In the meantime, I just released $250,000 (£193,000) from our Disaster Recovery fund to provide resources for this operation for each of the impacted communities.' A further three people were killed in car crashes on Friday during a dust storm in Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. About 138 million people are at risk of severe weather in central and southern US states. Tornado warnings are in place in parts of Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana and Kentucky. The Storm Prediction Centre said fast-moving storms could result in hail the size of baseballs, but the greatest threat would come from winds near or exceeding hurricane force, with gusts of 100mph possible. High-speed winds are predicted from the Canadian border to Texas, threatening blizzard conditions in colder northern areas and wildfire risk in warmer, drier areas to the south. Evacuations were ordered in some parts of Oklahoma, with more than 130 fires reported across the state. The State Patrol said winds were so strong that they toppled several tractor-trailers. Bill Bunting, deputy director of the National Weather Service's storm prediction centre, said the storm was unique because of its 'large size and intensity'. He added: 'And so what that is doing is producing really substantial impacts over a very large area.'
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sixteen dead as tornadoes rip through central and southern US
Sixteen people have been killed after deadly tornadoes ripped through central and southern America, flattening homes and destroying neighbourhoods. Forecasters have warned that more storms and hurricane-force winds are due on Saturday night, as thousands of people were left without power. Ten people were killed in Missouri, officials said, after twisters tore through the state. One man died after a tornado passed straight through his house. 'It was unrecognisable as a home. Just a debris field,' said Coroner Jim Akers of Butler County. 'The floor was upside down. We were walking on walls', he said, adding that emergency responders managed to save one woman from the property. Several other people suffered injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The state's governor warned that more severe weather was expected on Saturday, including the risk of further tornadoes. Three people were also killed in Arkansas and 29 others were injured across eight counties as storms passed through the state overnight. 'We have teams out surveying the damage from last night's tornadoes and have first responders on the ground to assist,' Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on X. 'In the meantime, I just released $250,000 (£193,000) from our Disaster Recovery fund to provide resources for this operation for each of the impacted communities.' A further three people were killed in car crashes on Friday during a dust storm in Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. About 138 million people are at risk of severe weather in central and southern US states. Tornado warnings are in place in parts of Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana and Kentucky. The Storm Prediction Centre said fast-moving storms could result in hail the size of baseballs, but the greatest threat would come from winds near or exceeding hurricane force, with gusts of 100mph possible. High-speed winds are predicted from the Canadian border to Texas, threatening blizzard conditions in colder northern areas and wildfire risk in warmer, drier areas to the south. Evacuations were ordered in some parts of Oklahoma, with more than 130 fires reported across the state. The State Patrol said winds were so strong that they toppled several tractor-trailers. Bill Bunting, deputy director of the National Weather Service's storm prediction centre, said the storm was unique because of its 'large size and intensity'. He added: 'And so what that is doing is producing really substantial impacts over a very large area.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
