As severe weather conditions continue to impact various regions in the United States, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple alerts to warn residents and travelers about potential hazards. From dense fog advisories to flash flood warnings and strong wind statements, the country is facing a range of weather-related challenges.
In the East Glacier Park Region and Northern High Plains of Montana, travelers are advised to be cautious due to strong and gusty southwest to west winds. The NWS Great Falls MT issued a Special Weather Statement, highlighting the potential for crosswinds of 50 to 70 mph, especially in specific valleys west of US Hwy 89.
Meanwhile, in California, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a Flash Flood Warning for West-Central and Southwest Los Angeles County, including areas affected by the Palisades Burn Scar. Thunderstorms producing heavy rain are expected to cause flash flooding, rock slides, and mudslides in the warned area, impacting urban areas, highways, and low-lying regions.
In addition to flash flood warnings, flood advisories have been issued for parts of southwest California, including Los Angeles, where excessive rainfall continues to pose risks of urban and small stream flooding. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA extended the advisory until 6:00 AM PST, urging residents to be vigilant of water over roadways and poor drainage areas.
Furthermore, dense fog advisories have been issued in several states, including Tennessee, Georgia, and Indiana. Reduced visibility of one quarter mile or less could make driving hazardous in these areas, prompting the NWS to caution drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and maintain safe distances between vehicles.
As these weather events unfold, it is essential for residents and travelers to stay informed, follow safety guidelines, and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. The combination of strong winds, flash floods, and dense fog underscores the diverse challenges posed by severe weather across the United States.
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References:
– NWS Great Falls MT: [Special Weather Statement](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6555f26ec4f6267161baf36eeb5d2e676acd6747.002.1.cap)
– NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA: [Flash Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bd34f95fe99329aa92f74d6c5392d9e2b27396cd.001.1.cap)
– NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA: [Flood Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9e204f2486fa6f5ab59f2690d187877ec57fdccc.001.1.cap)
– NWS Morristown TN: [Dense Fog Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8ea2d7082d460c6f1a4849f1b284c57957cba205.001.1.cap)
– NWS Peachtree City GA: [Special Weather Statement](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.86b1ec68744167d4d11b7f4ec7757ea21924f808.001.1.cap)
– NWS Indianapolis IN: [Dense Fog Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0bc11909186cca4c3638f5a95b89ba9bf421bd29.002.1.cap)
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