As various parts of the United States brace for severe weather conditions, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple advisories for wind, fire, and flood concerns. These alerts highlight the potential risks and impacts of extreme weather events in different regions, urging residents to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions.
In the Southeast, a Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. West winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected, leading to rough waves on area lakes and hazardous conditions for small craft. This advisory is in effect from midnight tonight until 3 PM EST on Sunday [NWS Columbia SC].
Meanwhile, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect for parts of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. Gusty winds of northwest direction at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, combined with low relative humidity as low as 22 percent, create a high chance for adverse and dangerous fire behavior on Sunday. This watch covers various counties in both states and warns of prime conditions for wildfires to spread [NWS Blacksburg VA].
In the Mid-Atlantic region, a Wind Advisory has been issued for western Grant and western Pendleton Counties in Maryland and West Virginia. West winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected until 6 PM EST on Sunday, potentially causing unsecured objects to be blown around, tree limbs to fall, and a few power outages [NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC].
On the West Coast, Flood Advisories have been issued for parts of southern California, including San Bernardino County, and central California, covering Kern and Tulare Counties. Excessive rainfall has led to minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, with additional rainfall expected to exacerbate the situation. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings are also a concern in these areas [NWS Las Vegas NV; NWS Hanford CA].
These advisories underscore the importance of staying informed and prepared for severe weather events. It is crucial for residents in the affected regions to heed the warnings, monitor updates from official sources like the NWS, and take necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being.
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References:
1. NWS Columbia SC – [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.61ec2b8b32769c58572f1f1ad829a11fee649d4a.001.1.cap]
2. NWS Blacksburg VA – [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.77f64a57454bfdbfafd55c1e77d211f3c0ec58cb.001.1.cap]
3. NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC – [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8dfb8b493a394da362aafe9428e551228ee24aee.003.1.cap]
4. NWS Las Vegas NV – [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b984fb46abaf3e0e3a1238a12fa9f917de6364c5.001.1.cap]
5. NWS Hanford CA – [https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5c027ace4bed221f4d02307fe91d4ddb9b18bb1d.001.1.cap]
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