Jun. 21—ROCHESTER — As thunderstorms continue to roll into southeast Minnesota, the area remains under a flash flood watch until Saturday, June 22, 2024. The flood watch is in place until 1 p.m. Saturday in Olmsted, Wabasha, Dodge, Winona, Mower, Fillmore and Houston counties. On Friday afternoon, a flash flood warning included western Olmsted County, […]
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While America suffers a heat wave, Arizona deals with a heat flood
A wave is transitory. The Merriam-Webster dictionary lyrically describes a wave as “something that swells and dies away.” Adding, when applied to climate, it is “a marked change in temperature: a period of hot or cold weather.” The news this week is filled with reports of a “record-breaking heat wave” happening in the Northeast and […]
Flood warnings up north as deluge continues in Minnesota; rescue underway for boy struck by tree in BWCAW
From road closings to soaked farm fields, Minnesotans are feeling the impact of incessant rains in recent days that have drenched the state, and it’s far from over. More storms with potentially heavy rain were expected Tuesday night across much of the state, the National Weather Service said. NWS issued a special weather statement warning […]
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Is it over yet? Flood watch in effect — then there’s a change in Miami, Broward forecast
More rain is in the forecast for South Florida, which was left waterlogged with flooded roads, homes and stalled cars from a disturbance-fueled downpour this week. A flood watch remains in effect at least through 8 p.m. Friday, with “heavy rain, scattered thunderstorms and “significant and life-threatening flash flooding” possible, especially across areas that experienced […]
More flash flood warnings get issued. What parts of Miami-Dade, Broward are affected?
The deluge of rain continued to trickle Thursday evening, prompting the National Weather Service in Miami to declare flash flood warnings in several South Florida cities. Among the areas affected in Miami-Dade: Miami, Hialeah and Miami Gardens; as for Broward: Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines. The warnings are in effect until 8 p.m., according […]
After rare flash flood emergency, Florida prepares for more heavy rainfall in coming days
A tropical disturbance has brought a rare flash flood emergency to much of southern Florida as residents prepared to weather more heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. Wednesday’s downpours and subsequent flooding blocked roads, floated vehicles and delayed the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers. The […]
Flood of dark money? What the new campaign finance provision in NC’s mask bill does
Before Republican state lawmakers gave their approval Tuesday to a bill that restricts masks, they tacked on changes to how campaign money is regulated. While the additions to the bill span less than two pages, the new provisions significantly modify current laws on political committees and corporate campaign contributions. Democrats have said it’s a way […]
Torrential downpours trigger life-threatening flash flood warnings in South Florida
Thunderstorms hammering South Florida with heavy rain Tuesday afternoon have led to severe weather warnings across the region. Forecasters are urging residents in some areas to seek high ground and avoid drenched roads. Around 4 p.m., the National Weather Service received several reports of heavy rainfall in parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Significant rainfall […]
Flood watch issued for Collier County. What to know and how to prepare for heavy rain
As expected, downpours began last night and have continued into the morning. Collier County is now under a flood watch until Wednesday evening due to the excessive rain. Here’s what to know about the heavy rain and potential flooding this week. How much rain will Naples get? It’s forecasted that Southwest Florida will get six […]
Flash flood warnings issued for areas around Texas Panhandle, Amarillo Monday
Parts of the Texas Panhandle including Amarillo were under flash flood warnings on Monday afternoon as streets became quickly inundated with water due to the ongoing heavy rainfall while a slow-moving storm system passes through the area. The rain from overnight had prompted Palo Duro Canyon State Park officials to close trails, with the park […]