As severe weather patterns continue to impact various regions of the United States, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple alerts for potential floods, frost, and freezing temperatures. These alerts serve as crucial warnings for residents and authorities to prepare and take necessary precautions to mitigate the risks associated with these weather events.
In Texas, a Flood Watch has been issued for portions of North and Central Texas along and east of the I-35 corridor from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. The NWS warns of excessive rainfall that may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches, with isolated higher amounts between 4 to 5 inches, are expected, posing a significant risk of flash flooding.
Meanwhile, in Utah, a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Big Horn Canyon and upper portions of Harris Wash. Doppler radar indicates thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with life-threatening flash flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The impact includes flash flooding of creeks, streams, normally dry washes, and backcountry roads, emphasizing the dangerous conditions in these areas.
On the East Coast, Frost and Freeze Advisories have been issued for several counties in Virginia. Temperatures as low as 33 degrees are expected to result in frost formation, potentially harming sensitive outdoor vegetation. In Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, and Western Louisa Counties, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees could kill crops, sensitive vegetation, and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
In Oklahoma, Flood Watches have been issued for various counties, including Muskogee, Okfuskee, Creek, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner, Washington, McIntosh, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, Payne, Seminole, Garfield, Kay, Noble, Blaine, Atoka, Bryan, Coal, and Hughes. Multiple rounds of rain and storms are expected, with heavier rains tapering off by Saturday morning. Rainfall totals between 2 and 3 inches, with locally heavier amounts up to 4 or 5 inches, could lead to localized flash flooding in Northeast Oklahoma.
As these weather alerts highlight the imminent risks posed by severe weather conditions, it is crucial for residents in the affected areas to stay informed, heed the warnings issued by the NWS, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being.
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References:
– NWS Fort Worth TX: [Link]
– NWS Salt Lake City UT: [Link]
– NWS Wakefield VA: [Link]
– NWS Norman OK: [Link]
– NWS Tulsa OK: [Link]
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