A series of flood advisories have been issued for various counties in Texas and Arizona due to excessive rainfall, posing potential risks to residents and infrastructure in the affected areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has highlighted the urgency of the situation, emphasizing the need for caution and preparedness.
In Yavapai County, Arizona, a Flood Warning has been issued for flooding along and near the Wet Beaver Creek. Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has led to rising water levels in the basin, with creeks, washes, and rivers such as Rarick Canyon, Walker Creek, Long Canyon, and Beaver Creek experiencing or expecting flooding. The impact includes impassable low water crossings and inundation of low-lying areas, affecting recreational areas like Wet Beaver Creek Campground and swimming holes like Wet Beaver Creek Day Use Area and Bell Crossing “The Crack.”
In south Texas, including Nueces, San Patricio, and Kleberg counties, Flood Advisories have been issued due to excessive rainfall causing minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Heavy rain from thunderstorms has already led to minor flooding, with additional rainfall expected to exacerbate the situation. Locations like Portland, Ingleside, Gregory, Ingleside On The Bay, and Malaquite Beach are at risk, with water over roadways and ponding in urban areas.
The NWS has also issued Dense Fog Advisories for various counties in Idaho and Oklahoma, warning of visibility less than one mile, which could make driving hazardous. The advisories are in effect until the fog dissipates, urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads.
These weather events underscore the importance of staying informed and prepared for changing conditions. Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather updates, heed warnings from authorities, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being.
As climate change continues to influence weather patterns, events like these serve as a reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather phenomena. It is crucial for communities to prioritize resilience and adaptation strategies to mitigate the impacts of such events in the future.
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References:
– NWS Flagstaff AZ: [Flood Warning](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4d796ef3028ae1d136ffdf20fb0e47397c94a6ef.001.1.cap)
– NWS Corpus Christi TX: [Flood Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0e99d24c7fe165bc1943831a805fe2cf232b8bf4.001.1.cap)
– NWS Boise ID: [Dense Fog Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.267764966924d5b51f9c844b4549e471b1128336.001.1.cap)
– NWS Norman OK: [Dense Fog Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2be8f9e98bdee92a8b9c15e558dfbe705df22e4f.003.1.cap), [Dense Fog Advisory](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2be8f9e98bdee92a8b9c15e558dfbe705df22e4f.001.1.cap)
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