Hurricane Tracker Updates Show Flooding Persists Along Nebraska's Turkey Creek
Hurricane tracker updates show flooding persists along Nebraska's Turkey Creek amid severe weather including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding affecting multiple regions globally, with flash floods reported in Crete, flood warnings issued for rivers in Nebraska, and forecasts for strong isolated storms in Cyprus, while UNESCO heritage sites face growing risks from climate-exacerbated extreme weather.
Ongoing Flood Warnings in Nebraska
Flood warnings remain in effect for Turkey Creek in Nebraska, with minor flooding at Wilber and moderate flooding at De Witt, forecast to continue through Sunday. [1] [2] The Flood Warning covers Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties as well as Turkey Creek near Wilber affecting Saline County. [1] [2] At Turkey Creek near Wilber, minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast until late Sunday night, with the stage at 14 feet as of 7:45 AM CDT Saturday. [1] At 15.0 feet, portions of County Road O located north of Highway 41 may begin to flood. [1] At Turkey Creek near De Witt, moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast until Sunday afternoon. [2] At 25.0 feet, water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. [2] These conditions reflect ongoing river flooding status in the central US as detailed in the alerts.
Severe Weather Impacts in Crete
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flash floods overnight in eastern Crete, prompting rescues of 23 people and dozens of calls to pump water from properties, with an orange warning in effect for the southern Aegean and Dodecanese until midday Sunday. [5] Severe weather caused problems overnight in several parts of Crete, particularly in Ferma and Makry Gialos in the east of the island. [5] Firefighters rescued 23 people from vehicles and homes while the Fire Department received dozens of calls to pump water from flooded properties. [5] Serious problems were also reported in Flamouriana in the municipality of Agios Nikolaos where large volumes of water carried debris onto roads. [5] The situation has improved in Zoniana and mountainous Mylopotamos in Rethymno which were among the areas hardest hit over the previous two days. [5] Crete is expected to see locally heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout Saturday with conditions gradually improving from late at night. [5] Emergency crews remain on standby as authorities continue to monitor conditions. [5]
Heavy rain and thunderstorms cause persistent flooding along Nebraska's Turkey Creek. — Source: vnexpress
Forecast for Storms in Cyprus
Cyprus is expected to experience strong isolated storms through Wednesday primarily affecting mountainous inland and northern areas following storms that struck the northwest on Saturday. [3] Meteorological officer Panayiotis Lingis said isolated storms that are expected to be strong are not ruled out in the coming days. [3] Storms had already struck the northwest in Polis Chrysochous Pyrgos Tillyrias and Akamas early on Saturday while local rains and isolated storms are expected to affect other parts of the island. [3] Today other areas will be affected namely mountainous areas inland areas and the north with a focus on the occupied territories. [3] Rain is expected during the night mainly on the western and southern coasts with the phenomena expected to continue in Limassol and Paphos districts on Sunday morning. [3] The conditions are expected to move towards the higher mountains inland and the northern regions in the afternoon. [3] The same weather conditions are expected to continue until Wednesday and would primarily occur in inland and in the higher mountains. [3] In the coming days phenomena are expected to be less extensive but their intensity will likely be notable. [3]
Climate Threats to UNESCO Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage sites globally are increasingly endangered by floods droughts rising seas and wildfires due to climate change with one in three French sites at risk of flooding by 2050 and top-threatened locations including Fontenay Abbey Mont Saint-Michel Bali's Subak system and Timbuktu. [4] A recent study published by France's EDHEC Climate Institute lists the 10 sites in the country most endangered by extreme weather that is being exacerbated by climate change. [4] At the top of the list is the 12th-century Fontenay Abbey in Burgundy. [4] The abbey was built near a stream which was useful when there was no indoor plumbing but 800 years on it is a different story. [4] Anthony Schrapffer scientific director of EDHEC said this abbey was built at the bottom of a small valley near a stream but that is precisely what makes it the most vulnerable site. [4] Being located beside a stream which was an advantage in medieval times has become a factor contributing to the site’s vulnerability due to the intensification of the water cycle and the increased risk of flooding. [4] The study identified flooding as the main threat to France’s cultural heritage. [4] One in three Unesco-listed sites in France will be endangered by floods by 2050 including Avignon the City of the Popes on the banks of the Rhône and Mont Saint-Michel. [4] With a storm there is a surge that floods the coastline an event that is exacerbated by rising sea levels. [4] Mont-Saint-Michel is a cultural site that is in fact already exposed to the ocean storms and so on but with rising sea levels there is a risk of damage to this site. [4] The threat is more acute when sites are exposed to a combination of climate-related hazards such as the Pont du Gard the famous Roman aqueduct in the south of France which faces flooding heatwaves and wildfires. [4] Another study carried out two years ago by Climate X identified the 50 most endangered Unesco sites. [4] Topping the list is the 9th-century Subak irrigation system for Bali's terraced rice fields. [4] China's Quanzhou the global maritime trade hub and starting point of the Maritime Silk Road is also under threat. [4] On the African continent Timbuktu is endangered by the encroaching desert and sandstorms. [4] Further south in Mali Djenné's 2,000 mud-brick houses are cracking under the strain of drought and high-quality clay for their upkeep is becoming increasingly scarce. [4]
Additional Weather Disruptions
Northeasterly gales of force 8-9 are forecast in parts of the Aegean on Saturday with ferry services suspended until noon. [5] Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across the southern Aegean on Saturday with severe weather expected to continue until midday Sunday according to an update to the Hellenic Meteorological Service’s emergency bulletin. [5] An orange warning is in effect for the Dodecanese particularly its southernmost areas where severe weather is expected from midday Saturday until midday Sunday. [5] Northeasterly gales of force 8 to 9 are also forecast in parts of the Aegean on Saturday although they are expected to weaken from the afternoon. [5] Ferry services from the ports of Piraeus Rafina and Lavrio remain suspended until Saturday 12 noon due to the bad weather. [5]
What to watch next: Isolated storms expected to continue until Wednesday primarily in inland and higher mountain areas of Cyprus while flood warnings for Turkey Creek extend through Sunday and conditions in Crete improve from late Saturday night.
