Southeast US storm: U.S. weather forecast: heavy rain, flood threatens 36 million people

A major storm began to release heavy rains in the southeastern United States on Monday, May 12. This puts nearly 36 million residents at risk from bad weather, including flash floods, harmful winds and potential tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center warns that locally destructive winds and hail from a tornado will extend from the Gulf Coast to Virginia.Forecasters report that by the time the storm passes, Florida, southern Georgia and parts of Alabama may see up to 10 inches of rain—about two months. Parts of Carolina and South Florida have been under flood surveillance, and some areas have experienced the largest rainfall since Hurricane Helen hit last September.

Downpour in multiple American cities

By Monday afternoon, rainfall in eastern North Carolina had already rained two to four inches, according to USA Today. Morehead’s National Weather Service said this triggered a flash flood warning because Morehead’s National Weather Service said there are threats to floods in streams, streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underground.
From the vast area of ​​Apple in Georgia to Barnwell in South Carolina, 6 to 10 inches of rain were recorded in just 24 hours. Additionally, cities such as Savannah, Augusta, Columbia and parts of Panhandel, Florida, saw 4.5 to 12 inches of rain, overwhelming the local drainage system.

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Airports, power lines affected in several regions

The flood caused power outages in more than 20,000 homes and businesses in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Florida alone has reported more than 9,500 blackouts, especially in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. More than 40 flights at Miami International Airport were cancelled and another 160 people were postponed due to a storm. The FAA reports that flights are delayed by an average of 90 minutes, potential ground parking in Tampa, Miami and Atlanta.

The storm system slowly moves north of us

According to the Weather Department, the storm system is slowly moving northward and will continue to rain in parts of Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. Meanwhile, dry conditions are expected to be predicted by Wednesday. However, the risk of flooding remains high as already swollen rivers continue to rise.

The Congaley River in South Carolina may peak in a moderate flooding phase later this week, and the Pee Dee River in North Carolina may peak before the weekend. Hydrologists warn that actual flood forecasts are unlikely to capture more rainfall along the way.

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Despite the disturbances of the storm, meteorologists have observed that non-flood rainfall will alleviate certain droughts in Florida, which has experienced one of the droughtiest droughts in the growing season for more than a decade. When the storm sets off, the area may experience a drying period of 7 to 10 days.

FAQ:

Q1. The country with the most affected storm?
A1. Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Carolina, and parts of Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia were hit hardest, with states reporting flash flood alerts and heavy rains.

Q2. Will the risk of flooding continue throughout the week?
A2. Yes. Although the storm will begin to weaken mid-week, the continued rainfall and already saturated soil mean that rivers can continue to rise, threatening flooding over the weekend.