Flood Warnings Persist for Texas Rivers as Minor to Major Flooding Continues

Severe weather is affecting multiple regions globally, with ongoing flood warnings in Texas and Georgia, a severe thunderstorm warning in Minnesota, and extreme heat and tropical nights persisting across South Korea.

Ongoing Flooding in Texas Rivers

The Flood Warning continues for the Frio River at Tilden affecting McMullen and Live Oak Counties. [1] Minor flooding is forecast for the Frio River at Tilden. [1] The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 8.0 feet Wednesday evening. [1] Flood stage for the Frio River at Tilden is 22.0 feet. [1]

The Flood Warning continues for the Nueces River at Cotulla affecting La Salle County. [5] Major flooding is forecast for the Nueces River at Cotulla. [5] The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 13.4 feet Wednesday evening. [5] Flood stage for the Nueces River at Cotulla is 15.0 feet. [5] This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.2 feet on 06/16/1981. [5] The forecast indicates that both rivers will see reductions below flood stage on the timelines provided by the National Weather Service. [1][5] Residents in the affected counties of McMullen, Live Oak, and La Salle should monitor updates as the rivers recede according to the issued forecasts. [1][5]

Flooding Continues Along Suwanee Creek in Georgia

The Flood Warning continues for Suwanee Creek at Suwanee affecting Gwinnett County. [4] Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for Suwanee Creek at Suwanee. [4] The impacts will persist until late tonight. [4] At 10 feet, minor flooding expands further into the flood plain from Suwanee Creek Park through Martin Farm Park to George Pierce Park. [4] The Suwanee Creek Greenway and trails are completely flooded with the water approaching the parks and greenways in the area. [4] Local authorities advise that the flooding will continue to affect these recreational sites through the duration of the warning period. [4]

Severe Thunderstorm Threat in Northwestern Minnesota

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Marshall County in northwestern Minnesota, north central Polk County in northwestern Minnesota, and western Pennington County in northwestern Minnesota. [3] The warning is in effect until 9:15 PM CDT. [3] At 8:22 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Carpenters Corner, or 11 miles west of Thief River Falls, moving east at 30 mph. [3] The hazard includes two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. [3] The source of the warning is radar indication. [3] The storm's movement and associated hazards require immediate attention for those in the warned counties of northwestern Minnesota. [3]

Sweltering Heat Wave Grips South Korea

Sweltering heat will continue across the country with heat wave advisories and warnings in effect in most regions. [2] Daytime highs were forecast at 29 to 37 degrees Celsius. [2] A severe heat warning was in effect along the southeastern coast of North Gyeongsang Province, including Gyeongju, where highs of 39 degrees Celsius or higher were expected. [2] Residents there were advised to take extra care for their health. [2] Tropical nights, in which the overnight low remains at or above 25 degrees Celsius, are forecast in many areas. [2] Such conditions were recorded Friday night in the greater Seoul area, including Seoul, Incheon and Suwon, as well as in Daegu, Busan, Jeonju in North Jeolla Province, Sangju in North Gyeongsang Province and Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province. [2] Temperatures will stay near or slightly above seasonal averages for the time being, with lows of 21 to 24 degrees Celsius and highs of 28 to 32 degrees Celsius. [2] Southern regions will run warmer than usual. [2]

Additional Weather Impacts in Korea

Skies will be mostly cloudy in the greater Seoul area and Gangwon Province, with periods of clouds elsewhere. [2] Brief rain is possible in the capital region and Gangwon. [2] Showers are forecast through the night in the Chungcheong region, North Jeolla Province, northwestern inland areas of North Gyeongsang Province and on Jeju Island. [2] Gusty winds, thunder and lightning may accompany the rain. [2] Expected rainfall is 20 to 60 millimeters in northern Gyeonggi Province, 5 to 40 mm in Seoul, Incheon, southern Gyeonggi Province and inland mountainous areas of southern Gangwon Province, 10 to 60 millimeters in inland mountainous areas of central and northern Gangwon Province, and 5 to 20 millimeters along the northern Gangwon coast. [2]

What to watch next: The Frio River at Tilden is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon, the Nueces River at Cotulla is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning, the Suwanee Creek flooding impacts will continue until late tonight, the severe thunderstorm warning expires at 9:15 PM CDT, and showers with possible gusty winds, thunder and lightning are forecast through the night in several Korean regions.