WEATHER: Monsoon rains are causing a flash flooding threat to linger over a large swath of the Western U.S. following several flooding events overnight.
Danny Cobb loads sandbags into his truck at the sandbag site off of Highway 89 and Campbell Avenue in Flagstaff, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2022. News Flagstaff FloodingMore than 12 million people from Arizona to Louisiana were under flood alerts on Sunday morning.
Drought conditions in the region are causing the sudden burst of rain to mix with the parched soil as if it were concrete, leading to flash flooding.The megadrought combined with record heat is also increasing fire threats farther west. Dry conditions and hot temperatures are continuing in the Pacific Northwest. Fire weather watches have been ordered for northeastern Oregon and southern Washington due to the potential for abundant lightning, and a fast-growing wildfire has sparked in the Klamath National Forest in Northern California.
Farther south, record highs were tied in Redding and Sacramento, California, on Saturday at 110 degrees and 106 degrees, respectively.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Floods, landslides kill dozens as monsoon rains lash northern, eastern IndiaFloods and landslides triggered by intense monsoon rains killed at least 50 people in northern and eastern India over the last three days, officials said on Sunday.
Lire la suite »
Firefighters prepare for monsoon floodingFirefighters expect flooding during monsoon, so they are preparing their rescue plans and equipment.
Lire la suite »
Squally weather expected in South Texas as tropical disturbance approachesA potential tropical storm is heading for the U.S.-Mexico border area, and could cause rains and flash flooding in northeastern Mexico and south Texas.
Lire la suite »
Potential Tropical Storm Could Hit South Texas, Mexico This WeekendA potential tropical storm was heading for the U.S.-Mexico border area Saturday and could cause rains and flash flooding in northeastern Mexico and south Texas.
Lire la suite »
First Drought, Now A Flash Flood Threat In Texas, Southern Plains | The Weather ChannelDrought-suffering Texas and the Southern Plains will be soaked with heavy rain through much of the week ahead, which may lead to flash flooding in a rather stunning turn of events for August.
Lire la suite »