Netherlands Records More Than 900 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave
More than 900 excess deaths were recorded in the Netherlands during a recent heat wave, with authorities stating it is "very likely" that heat played a major role, while flash flooding warnings remain in effect across parts of Arkansas, Texas and Illinois due to heavy thunderstorms. More than 900 excess deaths occurred in the Netherlands during the heat wave, though the exact cause of each death remains unknown. [1] The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment reported that heat very likely contributed to the deaths. [1]
Excess Deaths Mount in Netherlands Heat Wave
More than 900 excess deaths were recorded during the heat wave in the Netherlands according to a report. [1] The exact cause of each death remains unknown. [1] The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment stated it is "very likely" that heat played a role in the deaths. [1] More than 900 excess deaths occurred in the Netherlands during the heat wave, though the exact cause of each death remains unknown. [1] The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment reported that heat very likely contributed to the deaths. [1] More than 900 excess deaths were recorded during the heat wave in the Netherlands. [1] The institute indicated that the exact cause of the deaths is unknown while emphasizing that heat is very likely a contributing factor. [1] The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment assessed the situation by noting that heat very likely played a role. [1] More than 900 excess deaths occurred amid the heat wave conditions in the Netherlands. [1] Officials from the institute confirmed that while individual causes are not specified, heat is considered very likely to have contributed. [1]
Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Central Arkansas
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for central Pulaski County, Arkansas, until 1:15 p.m. CDT after 2-3 inches of rain fell with an additional 1-3 inches possible. [2] A separate Flash Flood Warning covers southeastern Pike County, Arkansas, until 1:00 p.m. CDT with similar rainfall totals already recorded and forecast. [3] The National Weather Service in Little Rock issued the Flash Flood Warning for central Pulaski County in central Arkansas until 1:15 p.m. CDT. [2] At 10:04 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area where between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. [2] Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. [2] Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in central Pulaski County. [2] The hazard involves flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. [2] The National Weather Service in Little Rock also issued the Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Pike County in southwestern Arkansas until 1:00 p.m. CDT. [3] At 9:59 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across that warned area where between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. [3] Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area for southeastern Pike County. [3] Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in southeastern Pike County. [3] The hazard involves flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. [3]
Texas Counties Under Flash Flood Warning
Flash flooding is occurring or imminent in north central Bexar County and Comal County, Texas, until 3:00 p.m. CDT after 1-3 inches of rain with 2-3 inches more possible. [4] The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio issued the Flash Flood Warning for north central Bexar County in south central Texas and Comal County in south central Texas until 3:00 p.m. CDT. [4] At 9:55 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area where between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. [4] Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. [4] Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in north central Bexar County and Comal County. [4] The hazard involves flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. [4]
Ongoing Minor Flooding Along Illinois River
Minor flooding continues along the Illinois River at Beardstown and near Havana, affecting multiple Illinois counties including Cass. [5] The Flood Warning is extended for the Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and Morgan Counties. [5] The Flood Warning continues for the Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. [5] Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast along these sections of the Illinois River. [5] The forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. [5]
Broader Context of Active Severe Weather Alerts
The Flash Flood Warning for central Pulaski County remains in effect until 1:15 p.m. CDT with 2 to 3 inches of rain already recorded and 1 to 3 inches more possible. [2] The Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Pike County remains in effect until 1:00 p.m. CDT with comparable rainfall amounts. [3] The Flash Flood Warning for north central Bexar County and Comal County remains in effect until 3:00 p.m. CDT after 1 to 3 inches of rain with 2 to 3 inches more possible. [4] Minor flooding continues along the Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Schuyler, Cass and Morgan Counties and near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. [5] These alerts reflect the current pattern of heavy thunderstorm activity across the warned areas. [2] [3] [4] [5]
What to watch next: Additional rainfall amounts remain possible in the warned areas of Arkansas and Texas while minor flooding is forecast to continue along the Illinois River.
