Category: Weather
Hazardous weather conditions caused power outages affecting over 1,000 customers in South Carolina, with 889 outages reported in Greenville County.
Keywords: power outages, Greenville, hazardous weather
Source: FOX Carolina
Update At: 8/5/2024
Heat and humidity are creating conditions for significant storms in the St. Louis region, with an enhanced risk for severe weather including damaging winds and potential brief tornadoes. The storms are expected to move quickly, necessitating caution during travel.
KSDK
Southern Illinois is under a Level 3 Enhanced Risk for severe weather, with potential hazards including damaging winds over 70 mph, torrential rainfall, flash flooding, and small hail. Isolated thunderstorms may develop after 3 p.m., with the strongest storms expected later in the evening.
WSIL-TV
Severe weather is expected in Missouri and Illinois starting Tuesday, with potential for hurricane-force winds, hail, and tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has issued an enhanced advisory for these areas, warning of damaging wind gusts exceeding 75 mph.
1070 KHMO-AM
Heat and humidity will increase the potential for storms in the St. Louis area later Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Severe storms are expected to impact the Midwest and northern Plains, bringing risks of thunderstorms, damaging winds, flash flooding, and possible tornadoes. Over 18 million people in several states face severe weather threats, with Vermont experiencing life-threatening floods due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have issued warnings and rescue teams are active in affected areas.
USA Today
Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact a large area from the Dakotas to Kentucky, with potential for damaging winds, hail, and even derechos. Major cities at risk include Sioux Falls, Des Moines, and St. Louis. The storms may lead to power outages and travel disruptions due to ground stops at airports.
Yahoo
Breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for America on July 29, 2024, provided by FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.
FOX Weather
Strong thunderstorms are expected in the Midwest, particularly in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and the Tennessee Valley, with potential for overnight severe storms producing strong winds and possible flooding. The primary threat includes gusts over 75 mph, while hail and tornadoes are secondary concerns. Residents in affected areas should prepare for severe weather conditions.
DTN Progressive Farmer
Heat advisory in effect with temperatures expected to reach mid 90s by Friday. Current temperatures in the 70s and 80s, with a chance of isolated rain in the afternoon. Flood risk is lower than previous weeks. Power has been restored in Gretna and Terrytown after outages affected over 6,000 customers in the area.
WDSU
Meteorologist Jims reports on the weather forecast, indicating a decrease in afternoon showers over the next few days, with a 50% chance of rain today. High pressure in the Gulf is influencing the weather, and while there are tropical waves in the Gulf, no immediate threats are present. Power has been restored for most customers in Jefferson Parish after a significant outage affecting over 6,000 customers.