As severe weather continues to impact various regions across the Southern United States, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple flash flood warnings and flood advisories in response to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The affected areas include parts of Florida, Alabama, and Oregon, with significant rainfall amounts leading to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas.
In Florida, the NWS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Escambia County in northwestern Florida until 3:00 AM CDT. Doppler radar has indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with between 2 and 3 inches of rain already fallen and additional amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible. Flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin shortly, impacting areas such as Ferry Pass, Ensley, and Gonzalez.
Similarly, a Flood Warning has been issued for a portion of east central Florida, including Lake and Orange counties, until 7:00 AM EDT. Excessive rainfall has led to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas, with between 10 and 19 inches of rain reported in the warned area. Numerous roads remain closed due to standing water and washouts, affecting locations like Apopka, Eustis, and Tavares.
In Alabama, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for East Central Baldwin County until 3:00 AM CDT. Thunderstorms producing heavy rain have resulted in between 3 and 5 inches of rainfall, with additional amounts of up to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, and highways is expected in areas like Robertsdale and Elsanor.
Additionally, a Flood Advisory has been issued for portions of southwest Alabama and northwest Florida, including Baldwin and Escambia counties, until 3:00 AM CDT. Doppler radar has indicated heavy rain from thunderstorms, with minor flooding expected in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen, and additional amounts of 1 to 3 inches are anticipated, impacting locations such as Brent, Cantonment, and Bellview.
In Oregon, Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for areas above 4000 feet in the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and above 4500 feet in the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Northwest Blue Mountains of Washington. Snow accumulations of up to 3 inches are expected, with slippery road conditions reported.
As these severe weather events unfold, it is crucial for residents in the affected areas to stay informed, heed warnings from local authorities, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The impact of these weather events underscores the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
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References:
– NWS Mobile AL Flash Flood Warning: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ac8ed9de34919e0b05dce95ab6e2871ab6926ac6.001.1.cap
– NWS Melbourne FL Flood Warning: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.be17303766be4cc9ad9a9235ba45f3a1d601c032.001.1.cap
– NWS Mobile AL Flash Flood Warning: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d5ac575199ff482fa3d43a3a5634c50564969596.001.1.cap
– NWS Mobile AL Flood Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c8696f94e7b6cab9d1b1cb8066f8b4c20e2b5b38.001.1.cap
– NWS Pendleton OR Winter Weather Advisories: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.453f556fe988a75a23256619971f5d8135e3bbc5.002.1.cap, https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.453f556fe988a75a23256619971f5d8135e3bbc5.003.1.cap
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