Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Extreme Heat Saturday

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into the Tennessee Valley Saturday. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys Saturday. Extreme heat will continue for the Intermountain West and Plains. Read More >

Here are some basic flash flood safety rules...

- Go to higher ground during flash flooding. Walk UP, do not drive OUT of a flash flood area.

- Do NOT drive or walk into water of unknown depth. The roadway or pathway may be washed out, and the water could be much deeper than you think. Fast-flowing water 1 1/2 feet deep can flip a vehicle, or carry it downstream, and fast-flowing water less than a foot deep can knock a person off his or her feet.

- Be aware that sometimes flash flooding can occur when heavy rain falls far away from your location, and then there is a rapid rise of water where you are later.

- Be aware that at night it is difficult to see flash flood situations developing.

If a flash flood WARNING is in effect, it means flash flooding is occurring or imminent. If you encounter flash flooding, remember...

TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. For a brochure on Flood Safety, click HERE.

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Extreme Heat Saturday

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