'Significant' Flood Warning Issued For Major U.S. State
03/26/2025 02:35 PM
Mother Nature doesn't plan on taking it easy on the United States this week.
Roughly two weeks ago, there was a tornado outbreak in the Midwest and the South. At least 42 people were killed and countless families were left without power, as tornadoes swept through Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri and Louisiana..
On Tuesday, several meteorologists in the Pacific Northwest reported that Oregon and Washington are preparing for severe thunderstorms. Roughly 24 hours later, the National Weather Service issued an update for the South.
According to the National Weather Service, there could be significant flash flooding in Texas.
"As much as 15 inches of rain may fall across drought-stricken portions of southern TX over the next 2 days, raising the risk for significant flash flooding in the region," the National Weather Service said.
There hasn't been much rain in Texas lately, so this heavy rainfall could cause major complications.
"Yes, this is going to be beneficial rain, but because we have a pretty significant drought going on in this part of the country, when you mix this much rain at a time with a pretty extreme drought, you can end up in a situation where flooding gets really bad in a hurry," FOX Weather Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari said.
The severe weather is expected to clear up on Saturday outside of a few isolated storms. The next 48 hours, however, could be quite difficult for people living in Texas.
We're hoping everyone in the Lone Star State stays safe this week.
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