Major Storm System Poised to Disrupt Memorial Day for 20 States

Buzzline

A significant storm system is moving through the United States just as the Memorial Day weekend kicks off, bringing intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds to regions stretching from the High Plains to the Deep South and across the East Coast. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for excessive rainfall in the Ohio Valley and southern Appalachians, where rainfall levels are anticipated to exceed typical seasonal averages. Millions of Americans planning outdoor festivities are confronted with perilous weather. Weather experts advise residents to keep an eye on alerts and prepare shelter arrangements.

Transcript

00:00A massive storm wall is slamming 20 states just in time for Memorial Day.

00:04And forecasters say this is no ordinary weekend system.

00:08The National Weather Service has issued excessive rainfall warnings

00:12across the Ohio Valley and southern Appalachians,

00:16with moisture levels running 2 to 2.5 standard deviations above normal.

00:21Precipitation of 1 to 1.5 inches could easily be exceeded in a single event.

00:27Simultaneously, the Central High Plains and Deep South

00:30are seeing multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms moving east.

00:34From Texas through Kentucky, damaging winds,

00:37and flash flooding are the primary threats.

00:41Meteorologists warn this storm system will not relent until after the holiday.

00:45If you have outdoor plans this weekend, check NWS Alerts now.

00:50This Memorial Day, nature is not cooperating.

Category

Transcript

Comments

Recommended