Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. 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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Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

National Weather Service - basic flood safety rules