Millions in US under flood alerts from NWS: Saturday weather forecast updates
Saturday brought more rain, thunderstorms and flooding risk across parts of the Southeast and Midwest after floods swamped roads and killed at least one person in Texas earlier in the week.
Flood watches were in effect for more than 20 million people in a huge stretch of the nation from around Mississippi to West Virginia on Saturday. Meanwhile, other scattered flood alerts were popping up from Texas to Michigan.
Rivers near Houston continue to see flooding after days of rainfall in the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Cold weather to the north is creating its own risks as well: The Northeast will see some light snow and some freezing rain over parts of southern New England as cold air lingers on Sunday. The weather service said conditions should start improving as the weekend ends.
Florida panhandle under tornado, thunderstorm alerts
The Florida panhandle was under a tornado watch through Saturday evening, according to the NWS in Tallahassee. Parts of the region also had severe thunderstorm warnings for 60 mph wind gusts that could damage roofs, siding and trees in parts of the panhandle.
Here's a look at how much rain we expect through Saturday evening. Additional rains could aggravate streams and rivers, so watch for flooding. 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/AexkGT4KJG
— NWS Memphis (@NWSMemphis) January 26, 2024
Houston area rivers reach major flood levels; Bonnie and Clyde bridge collapse
In Texas, the Trinity River near Liberty, about 40 miles northeast of Houston, surpassed major flood levels Saturday. Just north of Houston, the West Fork San Jacinto River near Humble also was flooded.
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Courier reported a century-old bridge made famous by the 1930s Texas outlaw couple Bonnie and Clyde collapsed into the San Jacinto River due to flooding.
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Rain reaches Pacific Northwest and California
Meanwhile, a continuous stream of moisture will make its way into the Pacific Northwest this weekend.
The weather service forecasts that anywhere between 1 and 4 inches of rain or more will fall over the coastal ranges and Cascades.
"The Pudding River at Aurora is expected to reach minor flood stage Sunday. Other rivers like the Tualatin River and Luckiamute Rivers will be running higher than normal," the service said on X (formerly Twitter).
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Today's weather forecast includes flood alerts for millions: Updates
