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Storms, Flooding and Heat Affect Parts of U.S. This Weekend
Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are affecting sections of the Plains, Midwest and South. The conditions coincide with peak holiday travel and scheduled matches.
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Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are affecting parts of the Plains, Midwest and South this weekend. Flood watches remain in effect across the South, including eastern Texas, Louisiana, southern Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
Preliminary rainfall totals in Louisiana on Friday may have set a new state record. The existing record stands at 22 inches of precipitation in 24 hours. An estimated 29 inches fell in Cottonport during that window, with preliminary measurements of 22 inches in Plaucheville and 17 inches in Simmesport.
Additional heavy rain this weekend in parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi could trigger further flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. The Plains and parts of the Midwest also face storm threats. Flood watches are in effect in Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois and Indiana.
Much of Nebraska, Kansas and easternmost Colorado may see thunderstorms Saturday with the potential for tornadoes, large hail and wind gusts up to 75 mph.
Heat advisories are in effect in southeastern Texas, where heat index values could reach 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat advisories also cover Louisiana, southern Alabama and South Florida. The Transportation Security Administration projects more than 3 million passengers will pass through checkpoints on Sunday.
