Flash Flood Warning Covers Four Counties in Texas Panhandle as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Colorado and Nebraska
Multiple severe weather alerts are active across the central and western United States, including flash flooding in the Texas Panhandle, a flood warning along the Wabash River in Illinois and Indiana, and severe thunderstorms producing large hail and damaging winds in parts of Colorado and Nebraska.
Active Flash Flood Warning in Texas Panhandle
A flash flood warning remains in effect until 1130 PM CDT for portions of the Texas Panhandle including northwestern Armstrong County, southwestern Carson County, southeastern Potter County and northern Randall County after Doppler radar showed thunderstorms producing heavy rain with 0.5 to 1 inch already fallen. [5] The National Weather Service in Amarillo issued the alert for these four specific counties in the panhandle of Texas. [5] At 835 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. [5] Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen in the region covered by the warning. [5] Flash flooding is occurring as a result of the ongoing thunderstorms. [5] The warning covers northwestern Armstrong County, southwestern Carson County, southeastern Potter County and northern Randall County. [5] Residents in these areas are advised to monitor conditions closely due to the radar-detected heavy rainfall. [5]
Wabash River Flood Warning for Illinois and Indiana
Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue along the Wabash River at New Harmony, Indiana, where the river is expected to crest at 15.7 feet early Friday morning due to recent heavy rain; the warning extends until Sunday. [2] The Flood Warning continues for the Wabash River at New Harmony. [2] Due to recent heavy rain, the Wabash River has risen above flood stage at New Harmony. [2] The river is forecast to continue rising to its crest at 15.7 feet early Friday morning. [2] For the Wabash River including New Harmony, minor flooding is forecast. [2] Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast along the river. [2] The warning applies until Sunday. [2] The alert covers areas in Indiana and extends to related locations in Illinois such as Gallatin. [2]
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued in Colorado
A severe thunderstorm warning is active until 830 PM MDT for northeastern Bent County, northwestern Prowers County and south central Kiowa County in southeastern Colorado, with a storm near Neegronda Reservoir producing 60 mph wind gusts and half-dollar size hail. [3] The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Prowers County in southeastern Colorado, south central Kiowa County in southeastern Colorado and northeastern Bent County in southeastern Colorado. [3] The warning is in effect until 830 PM MDT. [3] At 741 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Neegronda Reservoir, or 12 miles northwest of Lamar, moving south at 5 mph. [3] Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. [3] The source of the information is radar indicated. [3] The warning targets these three counties in southeastern Colorado based on the observed storm position and movement. [3]
Nebraska Panhandle Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
A separate severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 830 PM MDT for northern Garden County in the Nebraska Panhandle, where a storm 7 miles north of Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge is moving east at 20 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail that could damage vehicles and roofs. [4] The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Garden County in the Panhandle of Nebraska. [4] The warning remains until 830 PM MDT. [4] At 739 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, or 28 miles southeast of Alliance, moving east at 20 mph. [4] Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. [4] The source of the information is radar indicated. [4] Impact includes hail damage to vehicles is expected and expect wind damage to roofs. [4] The alert focuses on northern Garden County with the storm's tracked movement and associated hazards. [4]
Heatwave Conditions Reported in Athens
In a separate heat-related event, visitors continue to tour the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, amid an ongoing heatwave. [1] People visit Acropolis during heatwave in Athens. [1] The scene shows continued tourism at the site despite the heatwave conditions. [1]
What to watch next includes continued monitoring of the Wabash River crest at 15.7 feet early Friday morning and the expiration of thunderstorm warnings at 830 PM MDT in Colorado and Nebraska along with the flash flood warning until 1130 PM CDT in Texas.
