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Cross-Country Storm Unleashes Fury: 35+ States Brace for Impact
2 Nov
Summary
- Massive storm impacts over 35 states with severe weather, rain, and wind.
- Southwest faces historic flooding, prompting mandatory evacuations.
- Storm system moves east, threatening Central Plains and Northeast later.
A significant cross-country storm is impacting over 35 states, unleashing severe weather, heavy rainfall, and powerful winds. The Southwest has been particularly hard-hit, with regions like Arizona and southern Colorado experiencing historic flooding. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in areas such as Sedona, Arizona, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado, due to rapidly rising water levels and overflowing rivers. Over 65,000 square miles in Arizona are under a Level 3 flash flood risk.
As the storm progresses eastward, it is forecast to bring severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and additional rainfall to the Central and Southern Plains starting Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 risk for severe storms across parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and north Texas. By Tuesday, the threat shifts to the Deep South with damaging winds, and by midweek, the system is expected to bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
The storm's trajectory continues towards the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast by midweek, with heavy rain anticipated in these areas from Thursday or Friday through the weekend. This could lead to localized flooding across the Northeast, including the New York City area and southern New England. The storm's progression and potential impacts are being closely monitored.
