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weather1 month ago•2 min saved

West Michigan Braces for Damaging Winds, Hail, and Flooding Overnight

A Weather Alert Day has been issued for West Michigan tonight into early Wednesday due to a developing line of severe storms that could bring damaging winds (60-70 mph), large hail (1-2 inches), and a small tornado risk (about 5%); a flood watch covers nearly all of West Michigan with an additional 2-4 inches of rain possible as storms move quickly from Wisconsin/Illinois toward US-131, with activity peaking around midnight to early morning.

via WWMT|

#damaging-winds #flood-watch #hail

weather1 month ago•4 min saved

Chicago Braces for Tornado and Flood Threat as Severe Storms Move In

Severe weather threatens the Chicago area Tuesday night with tornado and flood watches in effect across multiple Illinois counties (and Indiana), a ground stop at O’Hare, and peak activity anticipated between 6 p.m. and midnight; residents should seek shelter if warnings are issued, and ComEd has crews on standby for possible outages.

via CBS News|

#chicago-area #flood-watch #ohare

weather3 months ago•13 min saved

Kaua‘i flood watch ends early as storms ease

The National Weather Service canceled the flood watch for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau early at 3:27 a.m. on Feb. 22, 2026, after persistent heavy rainfall from an upper‑level trough subsided; earlier updates warned of potential flooding and road closures—notably Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei River Bridge—and power outages on the island have since been restored, with authorities urging residents to monitor forecasts for any new advisories.

via Kauai Now|

#flood-watch #hanalei-river #kauai

weather5 months ago•1 min saved

Bay Area and California brace for heavy rain, storms, and worsening Christmas weather

The North Bay region of the Bay Area is under a flood watch from Saturday afternoon to Monday evening due to moderate to heavy rain, with the rest of the region experiencing lighter rainfall; heavy rain will shift southward on Sunday, with potential flooding in low-lying and urban areas, and the rain is expected to continue until Christmas Day.

via CBS News|

#california-weather #flood-watch #heavy-rain

weather9 months ago•1 min saved

Hurricane Erin Threatens U.S. Coast with Major Waves and Evacuations

Hyde County has declared a State of Emergency and issued a mandatory evacuation for Ocracoke Island due to Hurricane Erin's expected life-threatening impacts, including coastal flooding, high waves, and impassable Highway 12, with residents and visitors advised to evacuate and prepare for severe conditions.

via Island Free Press|

#evacuation #flood-watch #hurricane-erin

weather9 months ago•1 min saved

Dare County Declares Emergency and Evacuates Hatteras Island Ahead of Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin has prompted a state of emergency and mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island in Dare County, NC, with coastal flooding expected from August 19-21, 2025, and residents and visitors advised to evacuate and prepare accordingly.

via Dare County, NC (.gov)|

#dare-county #evacuation #flood-watch

weather9 months ago•1 min saved

Flash Flooding in Alabama Causes Fatalities and Road Closures

A flood watch is in effect in central Alabama until 7 a.m. Sunday due to potential flash flooding caused by 2 to 4 inches of heavy rain from slow-moving storms, with additional rain expected across the state.

via AL.com|

#alabama #flash-flooding #flood-watch

weather10 months ago•2 min saved

Severe Flash Floods Devastate New Jersey and New York Amid Climate Crisis

A flash flood warning has been issued for Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey due to strong storms and heavy rain expected to cause flooding, with additional flood watches in effect for multiple counties, following recent severe weather incidents.

via NJ.com|

#flash-flood-warning #flood-watch #heavy-rain

weather10 months ago•2 min saved

N.J. Flooding Worsens Amid Climate-Driven Extreme Rainfall

A flood watch has been expanded to 11 counties in New Jersey due to thunderstorms expected to bring 2 to 4 inches of rain, following recent flooding that caused two deaths. The region is also under a heat advisory with temperatures in the 90s and high humidity, creating hazardous conditions. Weather conditions are expected to improve slightly by Friday with cooler, drier weather, but the weekend may see additional storms.

via NJ.com|

#flood-watch #heat-advisory #heavy-rain

weather10 months ago•3 min saved

East Coast Faces Ongoing Flood Risks Amid Heavy Rain

The Philadelphia area is under a flood watch due to potential localized heavy rain of up to 5 inches from approaching storms associated with a slow-moving cold front, with conditions expected to cause flash flooding and persistent muggy weather throughout the week.

via Inquirer.com|

#flood-watch #philadelphia #rainfall

weather10 months ago•2 min saved

N.J. Braces for Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Amid Storms

A weather alert for New Jersey warns of thunderstorms bringing 3 to 5 inches of rain, with a flood watch issued for 17 counties, increasing the risk of flash floods and severe weather through Tuesday, especially in western and interior regions.

via NJ.com|

#flash-flooding #flood-watch #nj

weather1 year ago•2 min saved

Severe Weather Alert: Tornado, Flood Warnings in Philadelphia and Jersey Shore

A severe weather event is expected in the Philly region with a tornado watch until late Friday, heavy rains, and a rare flood watch, potentially causing minor flooding and impacting local agriculture, while drought conditions persist despite recent rainfall.

via Inquirer.com|

#drought #flood-watch #heavy-rain

weather1 year ago•3 min saved

US Storms and Rain Expected to Intensify This Week

A weather forecast for the D.C. area predicts strong storms and potential flooding tonight, with a risk of severe weather including damaging gusts and hail, followed by cooler, partly cloudy days and a warming trend into early next week with increasing summer heat. A flood watch is in effect from Friday evening to early Saturday morning due to expected heavy rainfall.

via The Washington Post|

#dc-weather #flood-watch #severe-thunderstorms

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West Coast Braces for Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric River Chaos

A 'bomb cyclone' storm is expected to bring significant rainfall to the East Bay and South Bay on Friday, following an initial wave that primarily affected the North Bay. The National Weather Service forecasts up to 1.5 inches of rain in some East Bay areas and over an inch in the South Bay, with a flood watch in effect for Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. The storm, fueled by a powerful system off British Columbia, is anticipated to be the largest in the region in nine months, with conditions expected to improve by Saturday before more rain arrives Sunday.

via The Mercury News|

#atmospheric-river #bay-area #bomb-cyclone

weather1 year ago•2 min saved

Severe Flooding Shuts Down I-90 in Southern Minnesota

A flood watch has been issued for southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, with 2-6 inches of rain expected from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. Excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding, impacting rivers, creeks, and urban areas. The Crow River and Mississippi River are forecast to reach major flood stages. Drier weather is anticipated starting Sunday.

via MPR News|

#flash-flooding #flood-watch #heavy-rainfall