Severe Thunderstorms Trigger Flash Flood Warning Across West Central Georgia
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding struck parts of Georgia overnight while a heat wave with temperatures exceeding 36°C blanketed Taiwan during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
Georgia Faces Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of Muscogee, Chattahoochee and Harris counties in west central Georgia until 5:45 a.m. EDT after 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain fell with an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible. [2] At 11:52 p.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area, and between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have already fallen with the potential for more accumulation that could lead to flash flooding. [2] A Severe Thunderstorm Warning covered multiple south central Georgia counties including Ben Hill, Tift, Turner, Worth, Irwin, Berrien, Cook and northern Colquitt until 1:15 a.m. EDT. [3] At 11:49 p.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Arabi to 10 miles southwest of Camilla, moving east at 40 mph. [5] These storms carried a hazard of 60 mph wind gusts according to radar indications, with expected impacts including damage to roofs, siding and trees. [5] Locations impacted by the line of storms include Sylvester, Pelham, Putney, Camilla, Albany, Baconton, Doerun, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Turner City, Poulan, Warwick, Sale City, Bridgeboro, Flint, Radium Springs, Sylvester Airport, Anderson City and Parkerville. [5] The combination of heavy rainfall totals and ongoing severe thunderstorm activity created conditions for both flash flooding and wind-related damage across the affected counties in west central and south central Georgia. [2][3][5]
South Dakota Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Dewey County in South Dakota with storms moving east at 40 mph producing 60 mph wind gusts capable of damaging roofs, siding and trees. [4] At 9:47 p.m. MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Firesteel to near Eagle Butte to near Kirley, moving east at 40 mph. [4] The hazard included 60 mph wind gusts as indicated by radar, with the source noting potential impacts such as damage to roofs, siding and trees. [4] Locations impacted include Timber Lake, Sansarc, Little Moreau Rec Area, Parade, White Horse and Glencross. [4] The line of storms posed risks to these communities as they tracked eastward through Dewey County.
Taiwan Braces for Extreme Heat During Holiday Weekend
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration issued an orange heat alert for Hualien County where temperatures could reach 38°C or 36°C for three consecutive days, and yellow alerts for 12 other cities and counties including Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung where highs could hit 36°C. [1] Temperatures across Taiwan are expected to rise steadily during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday weekend under the influence of a strengthening Pacific high-pressure system, with highs likely to exceed 36°C in some areas. [1] Daytime temperatures in Taiwan are forecast to reach 33-35°C with higher readings in the Taipei basin, inland central and southern areas, the East Rift Valley and Taitung County due to foehn winds. [1] Partly cloudy to sunny skies are expected over most parts of the nation in the coming days, though there might be afternoon thunderstorms in mountainous areas, Taipei, New Taipei City and Yilan County. [1] The agency noted that foehn winds could push temperatures higher in Taitung County as warm and dry winds move down the leeward side of mountains into valleys. [1]
Additional Weather Hazards in Taiwan
Strong southwesterly winds are likely in parts of Green Island, Orchid Island and outlying Lienchiang County, with the Central Weather Administration urging caution when engaging in coastal and marine activities. [1] Temperatures are likely to increase day by day through Wednesday next week, creating conditions more typical of midsummer than early summer. [1] A tropical disturbance might develop east of the Philippines over the weekend and strengthen into a tropical storm, which could track northeastward east of Taiwan and near the Ryukyu Islands. [1] The combination of rising temperatures and the potential for afternoon thunderstorms in specific regions adds layers of weather considerations across Taiwan during the holiday period. [1]
Current Observations and Impacts
As of 10:30 a.m., the highest recorded temperature today was 35.8°C in Yunlin County’s Dounan Township, with the only other two readings of 35°C or higher recorded in Chiayi County and Yunlin. [1] The Flash Flood Warning for west central Georgia counties followed 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain already recorded, with additional amounts possible that heighten flood risks. [2] Severe thunderstorm activity in Georgia and South Dakota carried consistent 60 mph wind gust hazards capable of producing damage to roofs, siding and trees in impacted areas. [4][5] The heat alerts in Taiwan align with forecasts of daytime temperatures reaching 33°C to 35°C, with even higher readings possible in basins and inland zones influenced by the Pacific high-pressure system. [1] These observations reflect active weather patterns across the warned regions in both the United States and Taiwan.
What to watch next: Temperatures are likely to increase day by day through Wednesday next week in Taiwan, while a tropical disturbance might develop east of the Philippines over the weekend and strengthen into a tropical storm that could track northeastward east of Taiwan and near the Ryukyu Islands.
