Freeze warning flash flood: Freeze warning in Florida as record-low temperatures shock Southeast U.S, flash flooding alert in California
A direct hit of Arctic air affecting the eastern two-thirds of the country moved eastward and into the far southeast from the Northern Plains, where bitter cold and snow hit the weekend. For much of the Southeast on Tuesday, that meant a sudden transition to winter temperatures after reaching the 70s and 80s (21 to 27 Celsius).
Meteorologist Scott Kleebauer said some daily records were “absolutely shattered,” including a low of 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 Celsius) at the airport in Jacksonville, Florida, on Tuesday morning. This broke the previous record of 35 degrees set in 1977. The southeastern U.S. will face several colder-than-normal days before warming up later in the week.
Flash Flood Warning in California
On the West Coast, an atmospheric river targeting California was expected to bring heavy rains and snow to the mountains later this week. A long cloud of tropical moisture forming over the Pacific Ocean will begin wetting the San Francisco Bay Area starting Wednesday before quickly moving southward. More than 12 inches of snow was expected in parts of the Sierra Nevada.
About 2 million Californians were at marginal risk from heavy rain on Wednesday, Kleebauer said, but as the storm shifted south by Thursday, that warning had increased to cover more than 21 million people. Thursday’s total covers the city of Los Angeles, but surrounding land north and northwest of the city is more likely to be affected.
Forecasters also warned that heavy rainfall is not well absorbed by soil burned by wildfires, so these communities and low-lying areas are vulnerable to runoff and at risk of mudslides or debris flows.FAQQ1. Who is the President of the USA?
A1. It is US President Donald Trump.
Q2. Where is the risk of flash floods?
A2. On the West Coast, an atmospheric river targeting California was expected to bring heavy rains and snow to the mountains later this week.
