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An amber weather warning came into effect on Saturday morning, when more than a month's worth of rain is forecast to fall in a matter of hours. The Met Office says fast-flowing and deep floodwaters are likely, leading to road and transport disruption, as well as power cuts.
The strongest thunderstorms and heavy rain are more likely in southern New Jersey on Saturday. Stronger storms are expected in northern New Jersey on Sunday.
Flash flood warnings were issued for multiple areas of the metro, including Independence, Raytown, and Blue Springs.
Looking ahead, a significant warming trend is expected next week. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and potentially reach the low 90s by midweek, with increasing humidity. Thunderstorm chances will return Tuesday through Thursday, with the possibility of heat indices approaching 100 degrees.
Storm drains along Interstate 435, a beltway that encircles most of the Kansas City metropolitan area, were unable to keep up during the deluge, he said, causing the highway to flood. Most of the rescues from vehicles took place at the highway’s 23rd St. exit, he said.
HOUSTON — There will be isolated rain showers in Houston Saturday, primarily in the afternoon. Scattered downpours north of I-10, east of 45 in the afternoon. Focus areas: Livingston, Cleveland, the corridors of 59 and 69.
This amount of rain would have been welcomed spread over six months,” she said. “But we’ve gotten it in two months."
Heavy rains in South Korea have killed at least four people and forced over 1,300 to evacuate. Three people were found dead Thursday in a submerged car, a stream, and a flooded basement.
Part of northern Lower Michigan got blasted with the heaviest rain. The highest official rain measurement was 5.36″ at Crawford, MI. An area between Grayling and Frederic has radar rain estimates between six inches and eight inches. Anything colored in yellow had at least two inches total rainfall.
Monday evening brought torrential rainfall and devastating flooding to the tri-state. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for all 21 counties, urging residents across the state to remain at home and avoid all roadway travel.
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