There is little relief at the forecast for millions in the United States Record heat or widespread flooding this weekend.
The National Weather Service Sunday said a heat wave will move from the Mid-Atlantic to the Southeast and parts of the Southern Plains by Monday. Meanwhile, a widespread storm in New England will bring the threat of flooding, damaging winds and tornadoes for a second day.
Heavy storms and precipitation are expected in other areas. Here’s what we know:
A heat wave diverts attention
A record-breaking heat wave that has left about 15 million people under a heat warning — the highest alert level by the National Weather Service — will move from the Mid-Atlantic to parts of the Southeast and Lower Mississippi Valley on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 90s with sweltering humidity helping to keep the heat index in the low 100s. There will be little relief overnight as low temperatures remain in the mid 70s.
“Multiple record deliveries/breaks are possible,” the National Weather Service said Sunday.
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“It’s more important that people who are going to be outside stay hydrated because the heat, the humidity and the low winds, even if you’re in good shape and not really used to it, it can be a threat,” said Bruce Thoren. National Weather Service meteorologist in Oklahoma. “It’s happening fast.”
Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia recorded record temperatures on Saturday, and higher temperatures are expected on Sunday.
Temperatures in the West will top 100 across northern Utah and parts of central and southern California.
“We still have this extended heat wave in parts of the Ohio Valley and the Northeast,” said Weather Service meteorologist Mark Chennard. “We’ll get some relief early in the week, at least in the eastern U.S., the Northeast, but generally above-normal temperatures will blanket much of the country even into next week.”
Last year, the United States experienced its worst heat wave since 1936, according to experts. or AP analysis Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that extreme heat caused more than 2,300 deaths, the highest number in 45 years.
Chance of heavy rain continues
A system pushing east will bring possible heavy rainfall from New England southeast through the Mid-Atlantic to the upper Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, the storm could bring more than 2 inches of rain per hour and the risk of flooding in some areas.
Conditions near New England are “favorable for wind and a few tornado threats,” forecasters said.
Marvin Boyd, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Burlington, Vermont, said a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of northern New York as the storm packs winds in excess of 95 mph and the threat of tornadoes moves toward Vermont near the lake. Champlain. It is one of several expected in the region Sunday afternoon.
“This is an unusual combination of ingredients to create a tornado threat for Vermont and northern New York,” Boyd said.
Meanwhile, in the upper Midwest, the National Weather Service predicted that there is a possibility of severe storms with damaging winds and large hail on Monday.
The region continues to suffer from severe storms and flooding that have forced the evacuation of thousands of people in Iowa and South Dakota.
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Rocky Valley, Iowa Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo said Saturday that a state helicopter was sent to help residents who were stranded but was called off after boats were able to reach them.
“We’ve had so much rain here,” he said. “We had 4 inches last night in an hour and a half. Our ground just can’t take it anymore.”
Gov. Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for 21 counties in northern Iowa, including Sioux County, which includes Rocky Valley. In Drone video Posted by the local sheriff, no streets were visible, only rooftops and tree trunks above the water.
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In South Dakota, Governor Kristi Noem declared a state of emergency after heavy rainfall in the southeastern part of the state. The town of Canton, about 30 miles southeast of Sioux Falls, received 18 inches of rain.
during a press conference On Sunday, Noem confirmed that at least one person had died in the floods. He did not provide information about the victim.
“I want to remind everyone to remember the power of the water and the flow of the water and stay away from flooded areas,” he said. “We’ve got a couple of days ahead of us that are going to be a little rough,” he added, “but we’ll get through it together and do everything we can to protect infrastructure, homes and families as best we can. .”
Flooding also closed state highways and county roads in southern Minnesota. Windom, a town of about 4,800 people, received 1.25 inches of rain on top of earlier heavy rains, and the Des Moines River had a record crest there.
Moisture remains in the southwest
Meanwhile, monsoon-like conditions will persist till at least Monday, with daily rain and thundershowers likely over the Quad region.
In New Mexico, heavy rains and flash flood warnings prompted officials to call off evacuations, setting up shelters for displaced residents.
In the mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, full-time residents will be allowed to return Monday after being forced out by wildfires, but daily life will not return to normal.
“You will need to bring a week’s worth of food, bring drinking water,” Mayor Lynn Crawford said on Facebook.
This was announced by the Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan on Sunday That it was a “hell week” in his homeland.
“Between the dust, the heat, the floods, this is not the only evacuation,” he said. “We’ve got flood evacuations up north where the biggest wildfire in the history of the United States, one of the biggest wildfires in the history of the United States, it’s been really brutal for New Mexicans. And I’m thankful for everybody. The first responders who put them first and stand up, To make sure they are as safe as we can.”
