National Weather Service has extended flood monitoring for most of central Texas from July 7th to 7pm.
Flash floods in Texas killed 82 people and 41 remain missing
At least 82 people have been killed and 41 remained unsuccessful after a catastrophic flash flood in central Texas. The most intense hit area is Kerr County.
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More downpours and flash floods are expected to hit already-heavy areas of central Texas as thunderstorms clean up areas where rescue and recovery efforts are underway.
The National Weather Service extended much of central Texas from July 7th to 7pm, predicting slower thunderstorms would decrease more Heavy rain throughout the area.
Forecasters warned that it would be difficult to pinpoint exactly where the heaviest rain could be, but said the heavy storms and scattered showers were most likely in the southern and central parts of the state where the worst fatal flooding occurred.
Texas’ Hill Country can see 2-4 inches of rain by the evening, with up to 10 inches in some locations, federal forecasters said. Counties that are most likely to be affected include Bell, Comanche, Corriel, Hamilton, Lampasus and Mills.
“Today, in southern Texas, where low levels of moisture are the most abundant, the best opportunities seem to be farther away,” the Weather Service said.
“Thunderstorms are more organized and should probably move west during the daytime as storms interact with the height of the turbulence.,’ According to predictions.
As temperatures rise throughout the day, there could be more storms growing towards the Ohio Valley and into New England in Texas and other parts of Mississippi.
Thunderstorms are likely to set in the evening, but could reappear across the Southern Chungdao Plain on July 8th, predictors predicted. Dry and warm conditions are expected to overcome the end of the week.
Other parts of Texas may see some relief. The storm that thwarted northern Texas over the weekend began to tapere early on Monday, July 7th, the Weather Service said.
The weekend storm is destroyed
Extreme flooding began in Texas Hill Country around 4am on July 4th, as thunderstorms resulted in more than 10 inches of rain in the area. The rain overwhelmed the Guadalupe River and quickly rose.
At least 81 people have been killed in the catastrophic flood, including 27 campers and counselors from an All Girls camp in central Texas.
“There are risks for the next 24-48 hours that could pose a threat to public safety. With water on the roads, the most important thing you can do is protect your life,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a July 6 statement. “Remember: turn around and don’t own it.”
