The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Snow to the north, flooding to the south
Start your day with the latest weather news – While the northern tier of the U.S. deals with more snow, the southern U.S. will see the flooding threat increase.
Relentless rain brings dangerous multiday flood threat to South
The stormy start to March continues this week as a multiday flood threat looms in parts of the South due to relentless rounds of rain throughout the workweek. A few severe thunderstorms are also possible in the southern Plains, but the severe weather won’t be as impactful as previous storm systems that have moved across the U.S. in recent weeks.
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Multiple days of snow forecast in Plains, Upper Midwest
Tuesday starts a stretch of days when snow is in the forecast across the northern tier of the U.S. By Saturday, as much as a foot of snow is possible across the Dakotas, while up to 8 inches of snow is possible across the Upper Midwest and the northern Plains.
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Flood threat increasing in South
While the snow falls in the north, days of rain will lead to an increased flooding risk across the South. Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas have the highest risk of flooding Tuesday, but that risk becomes even higher for the region on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Californians beg for help after unrelenting snow
A series of storms have dumped feet of snow on the mountains of California, leaving people who live in those areas in dire straits and begging for help. The San Bernardino County mountains are one of the hardest-hit places, where emergency supplies are dwindling. Rescues are happening, but personnel must use specialized equipment to reach people, which is slowing down efforts. To make matters worse, another atmospheric river is headed for the Golden State.
San Bernardino, California residents stuck in snow after winter storm
A state of emergency is still in place for San Bernardino County after places receive more than 10 feet of snow from a winter storm. FOX Weather correspondent Max Gorden is in Crestline where food and supplies are being distributed to those in need.
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