Flash Flood Warning Extended in West Texas After 5 Inches of Rain
Flash flooding is occurring in parts of west central Texas after thunderstorms dropped 2.5 to 5 inches of rain, while moderate flooding is forecast for the Rio Grande at Laredo, as other regions globally face torrential rain, heat-related excess deaths, and wildfire weather risks.
Flash Flooding Strikes West Central Texas
A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 1145 AM CDT for east central Crockett County, southwestern Schleicher County, and western Sutton County in Texas after 2.5 to 5 inches of rain fell, with an additional 1.5 to 3 inches possible. [1] The National Weather Service in San Angelo extended the warning for these specific counties in west central Texas. [1] At 914 AM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. [1] Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen in the region covered by the alert. [1] Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area according to the same report. [1] The warning covers east central Crockett County, southwestern Schleicher County, and western Sutton County until the stated expiration time. [1] Thunderstorms associated with the event produced the reported rainfall totals in those counties. [1] The Flash Flood Warning addresses the ongoing threat from the heavy rain that has already accumulated. [1]
Moderate Flooding Forecast Along Rio Grande
Moderate flooding is forecast for the Rio Grande at Laredo in Webb County, Texas, from late tonight to late Monday night, with impacts including several feet of water over mall and customs parking lots and threats to lowest residences at 20 feet stage. [2] The Flood Warning continues for the Rio Grande at Laredo affecting Webb County. [2] Moderate flooding is forecast for the Rio Grande at Laredo. [2] The period of moderate flooding runs from late tonight to late Monday night. [2] At 20.0 feet, or 6.1 meters, moderate lowland flooding occurs. [2] Water is several feet deep over most of the mall and customs parking lots. [2] The lowest residences are threatened under those conditions. [2] The forecast applies specifically to the Rio Grande at Laredo in Webb County. [2]
Torrential Rain Warning Issued for Sweden
SMHI has issued a yellow warning for torrential rain across parts of southern and central Sweden from 10:00am to 10:00pm Saturday, following days of hot weather with temperatures expected to fall to 15-20 degrees. [3] SMHI has issued a yellow warning for torrential rain in parts of southern and central Sweden. [3] The warning will come into effect on Saturday between 10:00am and 10:00pm. [3] After days of hot weather, temperatures are also expected to drop to between 15 and 20 degrees. [3] The yellow warning targets the expected torrential rain in the specified regions of the country. [3] The timing of the warning aligns with the period from 10:00am to 10:00pm on Saturday. [3]
Excess Deaths Recorded in Paris Heatwave
Mortality rates in the Paris region more than doubled during the record-breaking June heatwave, according to French health authorities. [4] The rate of deaths in the Paris region was more than double normal levels during a record-breaking heatwave last month. [4] France's health agency said on Friday that mortality rates more than doubled. [4] The finding covers the Paris region specifically during the heatwave period. [4] The health agency reported the elevated mortality rates in connection with the record-breaking conditions. [4]
Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather in Washington
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for gusty winds and low humidity in Methow Valley, Washington, on Friday afternoon and evening, with southeast winds of 15-20 mph and gusts to 25 mph. [5] A Red Flag Warning covers Methow Valley for gusty winds and low humidity on Friday afternoon and evening. [5] Southeast winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph are expected in the affected area. [5] The warning applies to Methow Valley in zone 704. [5] Additional showers and storms will track through Northern Washington and North Idaho this morning with a decreasing trend from south to north. [5] Dry and breezy conditions will develop in portions of central Washington Friday afternoon. [5] A sharp wind shift from south to west will impact the Waterville Plateau Friday evening. [5]
Global Severe Weather Pattern
The Flash Flood Warning in west central Texas counties follows thunderstorms that produced between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain with more possible. [1] Moderate flooding remains forecast along the Rio Grande at Laredo through late Monday night. [2] A yellow warning for torrential rain applies to parts of southern and central Sweden on Saturday. [3] Mortality rates more than doubled in the Paris region during the record-breaking June heatwave. [4] A Red Flag Warning addresses gusty winds and low humidity risks in Methow Valley on Friday afternoon and evening. [5] These alerts reflect separate regional responses to heavy rain, flooding, heat, and fire weather conditions described in the respective warnings. [1][2][3][4][5]
What to watch next: The Flash Flood Warning for the Texas counties remains active until 1145 AM CDT with possible additional rain. [1] Moderate flooding along the Rio Grande at Laredo is expected to continue from late tonight through late Monday night. [2] The yellow warning for torrential rain in Sweden runs through 10:00pm Saturday. [3]
