As severe weather continues to impact various regions across the United States, multiple severe weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) on September 3, 2023. These alerts include Flash Flood Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and a Flood Warning, highlighting the potential dangers posed by ongoing weather events.
In Tucson, Arizona, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Eastern Pima County until 9:30 PM MST. Doppler radar indicates thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with estimates ranging between 0.75 and 1.30 inches in certain watersheds. The warning emphasizes the potential for life-threatening flash flooding in creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses in the affected areas.
Moving to Mississippi, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Franklin, near Lexington, with the storm moving northeast at 15 mph. The hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, posing risks of damage to vehicles, roofs, siding, and trees in the storm’s path.
In Kansas, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Haysville, with the storm moving south at 45 mph. The warning highlights the potential for ping pong ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts, which could cause injuries to people and animals outdoors and damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles in the impacted locations.
Additionally, a Flood Warning is in effect for a portion of South Central Kansas, including Sedgwick County, until 12:30 AM CDT. Emergency management reports heavy rain in the warned area, with ongoing or imminent flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. Residents are urged to take precautions as additional rainfall is expected.
These severe weather alerts underscore the importance of staying informed and prepared during adverse weather conditions. It is crucial for residents in the affected areas to heed the warnings issued by the NWS, take necessary safety measures, and monitor updates from local authorities.
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References:
– Flash Flood Warning Tucson, AZ: [NWS Tucson AZ](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.76598bf8d20cfb5db16b66cac0c27d8acdc30d7e.001.1.cap)
– Severe Thunderstorm Warning Jackson, MS: [NWS Jackson MS](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3992fc71684e1e51a2db8023f1f40e20e2c7a4d3.001.1.cap)
– Severe Thunderstorm Warning Wichita, KS: [NWS Wichita KS](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9246f25503f0469f7515320379205a8269b0c036.001.1.cap)
– Flood Warning Wichita, KS: [NWS Wichita KS](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.46ac69b55cdecf4357b9b15ffeb2f682c0489bea.001.1.cap)
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