A storm system predicted by AccuWeather meteorologists to bring severe weather, including tornadoes, this weekend, also poses a risk of flash flooding in areas hit hard by heavy rain a month ago. The threat of flash flooding extends to other regions in the southern and eastern United States as well.
AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Courtney Travis warns that repeating thunderstorms on Saturday and Saturday night could lead to flash flooding in the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians. These storms may bring several inches of rain within a short period, reminiscent of the deluge experienced in Kentucky a month ago.
While the upcoming event is expected to be less severe than the previous one in mid-February, there is still a risk of dangerous flash flooding in urban areas and along small streams. The situation will need to be closely monitored for any escalation.
Further east, flooding concerns may arise later in the weekend as a cold front brings heavy downpours and severe thunderstorms from the mid-Atlantic to the northeast Gulf coast. This could lead to urban flooding and travel disruptions across major metro areas from Charlotte to New York City.
The downpours are expected to alleviate drought conditions and wildfires in areas that have experienced a lack of rain. For advanced safety and ad-free alerts, consider subscribing to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app to receive expert meteorologist-monitored severe weather warnings.
