Life-threatening flash flood emergencies issued as Arthur's remnants slam South The remnants of former Tropical Storm Arthur unleashed tropical moisture across the Gulf Coast and Deep South, triggering widespread flash flooding and rainfall totals exceeding 20 inches in parts of Louisiana. Over the past 24 hours, storm reports flooded in from the Gulf Coast, with flooding submerging communities along Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama coasts, as well as inland areas. Rainfall data from FOX Weather through Thursday showed Plaucheville, Louisiana, recorded 22.71 inches of rain since Wednesday, while Simmesport, Louisiana, measured 17.66 inches. In Mississippi, Perkinston received 12.38 inches, Whites Crossing collected 10.51 inches, and Kiln reported nearly 10 inches. The extreme rainfall led to dangerous flooding in Louisiana and Mississippi, where roads were submerged, neighborhoods were inundated, and emergency crews conducted multiple water rescues. The FOX Forecast Center tracked another potentially dangerous day of excessive rainfall on Friday as deep tropical moisture continued streaming across the Southeast. The Weather Prediction Center issued a Level 3 of 4 Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall, signaling the potential for widespread flash flooding and locally catastrophic impacts. Over 2.4 million people were included in the higher-end flood threat zone, stretching from Louisiana and Mississippi eastward into Alabama and Georgia. Cities within the risk area included Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Jackson, Mississippi; Montgomery, Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Slidell, Louisiana; Biloxi, Mississippi; and Mobile, Alabama. Emergency management officials urged residents to monitor conditions and stay prepared as flooding concerns persisted.#alabama #louisiana #fox_weather #mississippi #tropical_storm_arthur
Severe Weather Strikes Midwest, Midwest, and DC: Tornadoes, Power Outages, and Storm Warnings A large and extremely dangerous tornado confirmed in northwestern Indiana on Wednesday evening prompted forecasters to issue a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Warning. The storm, moving northeast at 35 mph, was located over Wanatah, about 7 miles southeast of Westville, at 8:32 p.m. CDT. Weather spotters verified the tornado, which the National Weather Service warned could cause catastrophic damage. Forecasters urged residents in the path to seek shelter immediately in basements or interior rooms, emphasizing the risk of flying debris and the potential for mobile homes to be destroyed. The tornado’s path included communities such as La Porte, Westville, Kingsford Heights, Wanatah, Hamlet, Hanna, Kingsbury, and Thomaston. The National Weather Service highlighted the storm’s capacity for complete destruction, with considerable damage expected to homes, businesses, and vehicles. FOX Weather reported ongoing updates as the situation unfolded. In Streator, Illinois, a confirmed tornado left “heavy damage” in its wake, prompting an emergency response. Authorities closed Illinois Route 18 entering Streator due to storm damage and hazardous conditions. The tornado developed during a severe weather outbreak across the Midwest, where thunderstorms produced damaging winds, large hail, and multiple tornado warnings. Strong wind gusts reached hurricane-force levels in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. The strongest gust of the day was recorded in Mason City, Illinois, at 75 mph, with Ames, Iowa, and Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, also reporting 72 mph gusts. Other Illinois communities, including Chestnut, Lewistown, and East Peoria, experienced peak wind gusts of 70 mph.#national_weather_service #atlanta_braves #fox_weather #chicago_white_sox #marshall_county_illinois
Strong tornadoes slam the Plains, Upper Midwest in multi-day severe weather outbreak A dangerous severe weather outbreak swept across the Plains and Upper Midwest on Sunday, unleashing tornadoes, massive hail, and destructive wind gusts that caused widespread damage from Nebraska and South Dakota into Iowa and Minnesota. Multiple tornado warnings, including a rare Tornado Emergency near Hebron, were issued as powerful supercells tracked through the region. The storm system produced large hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter in parts of Nebraska, while damaging winds knocked out power for thousands in South Dakota near the Nebraska border. Storm reports detailed extensive damage, including collapsed buildings, overturned campers, downed trees, and power lines. Reports of destructive hail and wind damage were widespread, with the Omaha metro area and western Iowa facing significant threats as the severe weather moved eastward overnight. Forecasters warned that Monday could bring an even more dangerous setup across the central Plains, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing a rare Level 4 out of 5 risk for parts of Kansas and Nebraska. This risk indicates conditions may support long-track tornadoes, giant hail, and widespread damaging winds. The severe weather outbreak stretched over 1,000 miles, affecting millions of Americans in the Plains and Upper Midwest. A tornado was captured on camera crossing Interstate 29 near Salix, Iowa, as storms continued to sweep across the region. A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of the Omaha metro area, with a storm capable of producing a tornado moving northeast at 55 mph.#national_weather_service #storm_prediction_center #fox_weather #tornado_emergency_hebron #tornado_watch_des_mois
Louisiana experiences four earthquakes with magnitudes up to 4.0 | Fox Weather Four earthquakes, measuring between 3.1 and 4.0 on the Richter scale, shook Louisiana early Monday morning, March 9. The tremors occurred within a 10-minute window, starting at 4:33 a.m. Central Time and continuing through 4:41 a.m. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the first quake struck 2.5 miles northwest of Edgefield, Louisiana, at a depth of 3.1 miles. A second magnitude 3.1 earthquake followed shortly after, approximately 1.9 miles north-northeast of Edgefield at the same depth. A third tremor, measuring 3.9, hit around 4:40 a.m., occurring nearly at the same location as the previous quakes, 1.9 miles northeast of Edgefield. The final earthquake of the sequence reached a magnitude of 4.0 at 4:41 a.m., striking 5 miles west-northwest of Edgefield. Residents as far south as Coushatta and as far north as Minden reported feeling the shaking. This event follows a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck the same area in Red River Parish just four days earlier, marking the strongest recorded earthquake in Louisiana’s history. Two of the Monday morning quakes are now among the four most significant in the state’s seismic record. The USGS noted no immediate reports of damage, injuries, or fatalities. The Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office stated they are monitoring the situation and will provide updates if new information arises. The incident remains under observation, with Fox Weather advising readers to stay tuned for further developments. The occurrence highlights the potential for seismic activity in Louisiana, a region not typically associated with frequent earthquakes. While the U.S.#usgs #louisiana #edgefield #red_river_parish #fox_weather
