Even after a landslide, settlements must prepare for catastrophic, life-threatening inland flooding due to #Helen.Introduction
September 26, 2024 2024-09-26 6:21Even after a landslide, settlements must prepare for catastrophic, life-threatening inland flooding due to #Helen.Introduction
Even after a landslide, settlements must prepare for catastrophic, life-threatening inland flooding due to #Helen.Introduction
Introduction: Even after a landslide,
According to the National Weather
Service (NOAA), the National
Weather Service (NOAA) is warning
local communities that Hurricane
Helen is expected to make landfall
as a major hurricane because Helen’s
flooding and strong winds will not be
limited. . It is expected to reach the
Gulf Coast and travel hundreds
of kilometers inland.
Helen is an unusually large hurricane
with a wind field that extends 445
miles from its center. Long before
landfall, heavy rans began falling across
portions of the southeastern
United States [download these forecast maps] and continued northward into the southern Appalachians through Friday, with storm strength expected to reach 18 inches
Tallahassee, the Atlanta metropolitan area, and surrounding urban areas in western North Carolina, including Asheville, are at risk of severe flooding. Recent heavy rains in these areas, especially in the southern Appalachians, have flooded the area and flooded tributaries.
Additional rainfall from Helen will add to the existing flood risk. In the mountainous southern Appalachians, very heavy precipitation (ie, heavy rain) can lead to flash floods, landslides, and widespread flooding of rivers and streams, inundating communities in their path.
High winds combined with saturated soil increase the risk of tree falls, which can cause loss of life, property damage, road closures and power outages.
Heavy rains have been the direct cause of tropical cyclone deaths in the United States over the past decade.
Climate, weather, and water affect all life on our ocean planet. NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict our changing environment, from the deep sea to outer space, and to manage and conserve America’s coastal and marine resources.
Safety tips and resources
Follow evacuation instructions from local emergency managers.
If you’re in a flood-prone area, make a plan to protect your family and important possessions.
If flash flooding or river overflow is forecast in the area, stay off the roads. Do not attempt to cross flooded areas.
