West:
Changing weather conditions are forecast for the Region as a cold front moves eastward through the northern Rocky Mountains. The Southwest should remain warm to hot Tuesday with temperatures in the 70s in the higher elevations and in the 90s to very low 100s in the deserts. Rain and snow showers will continue behind the cold front across the northern Rockies and Northwest by Wednesday rain and snow will fall across the northern and central Rockies. Temperatures along the Southern California Coast will continue to decline as an onshore wind becomes more established. Red Flag Warning for Arizona, southwest Utah, southeast Nevada, southeast California, Eastern Colorado and New Mexico for dry air, decreased humidity and windy conditions creating an environment conducive for fire.
Midwest:
A significant warming trend is forecast for the Midwest as high pressure moves off to the east.
Winds will increase from 25 to 35 mph across the northern Plains and upper Midwest.
Tuesday night and Wednesday the gusty winds will shift southeastward to the Great Lakes, middle Mississippi Valley and the central Plains.
Rain is forecast from the Plains into parts of Iowa and Missouri on Thursday. Precipitation should shift eastward on Friday.
South:
Showers are forecast for the Southeast today. The storm is likely to produce some heavy surf, rip currents, gusty winds and beach erosion with the worst conditions expected along Florida's Atlantic beaches. Red Flag Warning for west central Georgia, west Texas and all of Florida. Dry air, increased winds and decreased humidity creating an environment conducive for fire.
Northeast:
A low pressure system in the Southeast is moving northward and will bring gusty winds, heavy surf and beach erosion to the Mid-Atlantic States and to New England Thursday and Friday. Wednesday highs are expected to range from the mid 40s over northern New England to the lower 60s over southeast Virginia.Wednesday highs will range from the upper 50s over northern New England to the lower 70s over southern Virginia. (NWS, Various Media Sources)
CURRENT SITUATION
No significant precipitation is expected in the watershed during the next 24 hours. Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories are in effect for the Mississippi River Valley from Louisiana to Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. River flooding will continue for parts of the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys.
FEDERAL RESPONSE
FEMA Region IV
RRCC Activation Level III 8:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. EDT (Mon-Fri)
Mississippi
FEMA Region V
RRCC Activation Level III 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT (Mon-Fri)
Illinois
Wisconsin
Rock River:
At Newville is at major flood stage until April 17, 2008, and then it will start to fall below the major stage
FEMA Region VI
RRCC at Level III, 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CDT (Mon-Fri)
FEMA state liaisons deployed to state EOCs in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Mission Assignment issued to the USACE to provide pumps to address the flooding in Jacksonport (Jackson County), Arkansas.
Louisiana
FEMA Region VII
FEMA state liaison deployed to Missouri EOC.
FMEA Region IX
FEMA 1743-DR-HI JFO closure effective the close of business (COB) on Friday, April 25, 2008
Nothing significant to report. (FEMA HQ)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
April 14, 2008 at 12:40 a.m. EDT, 240 miles west of Newport, OR an earthquake measuring 4.3 struck and at 3:50 a.m. EDT. Another measuring 4.2 struck 195 miles northwest of Neah Bay, WA. There were no reports of damage or injuries and no tsunami generated. (USGS, NOAA, Earthquake Hazards Program, Alaska Earthquake Information Center, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, and West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Centers)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
The Governor requested a Major Disaster Declaration on April 11, 2008.
FEMA 1743-DR-HI JFO closure effective the close of business (COB) on Friday, April 25, 2008.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 15-Apr-2008 08:27:45 EDT