Midwest:
A low pressure system moving through the central Rockies tonight will emerge into the Plains Monday morning and move toward the Great Lakes, causing a variety of stormy weather over the Midwest and Great Plains. Severe thunderstorms with the possibility of tornadoes are forecast for eastern Kansas, Missouri, southern Iowa and much of Illinois by this evening. Rain will occur in eastern Kansas, western and central Missouri, eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and northern Michigan. Heavy snow is expected in eastern South Dakota, southern Minnesota, and northern and central Wisconsin into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Northeast
Mild, moist air moves into the northeastern U.S. bringing rain and snow. From New York southward much of the region will see mostly rain showers. Light freezing rain is possible across northeastern Pennsylvania and central and eastern New York this morning. Snow changing to rain showers is likely in New England, while Maine may see more snow than rain.
South
A large part of the southern U.S. will experience rain and thunderstorms. The heaviest rain and storms are expected from northeastern Texas northward through eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes are forecast over the eastern parts of Texas and Oklahoma, northwest Louisiana and most of Arkansas. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected in portions of the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida.
West
Showers are forecast for western Washington and northwest Oregon. Snow is forecast for much of the northern interior West, southern Montana and northern Wyoming. Mountain snow is anticipated southward into Utah and western Colorado with strong winds moving through the southern Great Basin. A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon and evening for southeast New Mexico, the Permian Basin, and areas west of the Pecos River for winds of 20 mph or greater, relative humidity values less than 15 percent, and high fire danger.
CURRENT SITUATION
Rivers across the Ohio and Middle Mississippi Valleys continue to recede, but current and pending weather may slow the recession rate. A strong low pressure system moving into the Midwest will bring an increased chance for thunderstorms through Monday night. Flooding may become severe in the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys due to ground saturation and heavy precipitation forecasts in the midsection of the country. Rainfall is expected to top 3 inches in the mid-Mississippi Valley. Showers and thunderstorms overnight Saturday and Sunday produced very heavy rainfall throughout East Texas, northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma and portions of southwest Arkansas. From six to ten inches of rain fell over portions of East Texas and extreme Northwest Louisiana. Additional heavy rains are possible late today across eastern Texas and the lower Mississippi valley.
STATE AND LOCAL RESPONSE
Arkansas
State EOC is at normal operations (8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CDT). One fatality and four injuries have been confirmed, and one man is reported missing. 46 counties are affected with 38 under a State Disaster Declaration. 13 Public Assistance and 12 Individual Assistance PDAs have been conducted. Several areas are experiencing water supply problems due to flooding/inoperable treatment systems; boil water orders are in effect.
Illinois
The State EOC is at normal operations (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT). Two fatalities have been confirmed. Local and State PDAs are ongoing. There has been no request for Federal Assistance.
Indiana
The State EOC is at normal operations (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EDT). One fatality and eight injuries have been confirmed. Local and State PDAs are ongoing. There is no request for Joint PDAs or Federal assistance. Flood Warnings are in effect for much of the west and southwest portion of the state.
Louisiana
The State EOC is at normal operations (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CDT). On March 27, 2008, the Governor of Louisiana issued a State of Emergency from March 24, 2008 to April 22, 2008. No problems have been identified so far, and there has been no request for State assistance from local parishes. Flood risk continues along the Mississippi throughout the week.
Mississippi
The Mississippi SEOC is not activated. Risk of flooding increases along the Mississippi River through the week.
Missouri
The Missouri SEOC is not activated. Five fatalities are attributed to the flooding. 1,980 homes have been damaged, destroyed or affected. An estimated 50 businesses are damaged or destroyed in addition to 2 wastewater lift stations. Joint IA PDAs were completed March 28, 2008. PA PDAs begin this week.
Texas
The Texas State EOC is activated at Level I, 24/7. Showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday produced from two to ten inches of rain over portions of east Texas, resulting in numerous road closures; homes and businesses were flooded. There is one confirmed fatality and four people are missing. The Texas Division of Emergency Management is responding to this situation along with numerous State, county, local and civilian agencies. Two shelters are open in Sabine County and San Augustine with a total population of 14. FEMA Region VI provided a Liaison Officer to the Texas EOC. There has been no request for Federal assistance.
FEDERAL RESPONSE
FEMA Region VI
Region VI RRCC is activated at Level III, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT (M- F).
FEMA Region VII
Region VII RRCC is activated at Level III, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CDT (M-F).
The City of Alamosa, CO began treatment of the City's water distribution system for bacterial contamination today. The State Health Department determined that the entire Municipal Water System, both County and City, was contaminated. Of the 315 suspected cases, 85 were confirmed and 12 were hospitalized. There have been no reported deaths as a result of the outbreak. A Super-Chlorination flush began March 25, 2008 and will last 28 days.(NGB Sitrep #7)
No new activity to report. (FEMA HQ)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
FEMA-DR-1746-KY JFO is closing April 2, 2008.
FEMA-DR-1751-AR: at the request of FCO and State, FIRST Atlanta is conducting situational awareness operations in the vicinity of Batesville, AR. (FEMA HQ)
Last Modified: Monday, 31-Mar-2008 08:48:06 EDT