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Tropical Storm Priscilla, located off Mexico’s Pacific coast, is expected to bring significant rainfall to the southwestern U.S., specifically central and northern Arizona, southern Utah, and southwest Colorado. These areas could receive 2-4 inches of rain, with some areas experiencing up to 6 inches, raising the risk of flash flooding, especially in wildfire-affected zones, where debris flows are possible. The National Weather Service warns that streams and larger rivers could flood. Simultaneously, a coastal low off the Southeast U.S. coast poses a threat of major coastal flooding due to strong winds, high surf, and high tides for Mid-Atlantic communities.
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Topline
This NOAA satellite image taken Thursday shows Tropical Storm Priscilla off the western coast of Mexico in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (NOAA via AP)
Associated Press
Key Facts
However, the moisture-laden remnants of the storm could bring between 2 to 4 inches of rain across parts of central and northern Arizona, southern Utah, and southwest Colorado through Saturday—with some local instances as high as 6 inches.
In a separate update, the National Weather Service warned “ many streams may flood, potentially affecting larger rivers,” and the flooding could trigger debris flows in and around areas recently impacted by wildfires.
The Associated Press noted Priscilla’s remnants could bring as much downpour in hours as some of these areas receive all year, elevating the risk of flash flooding.
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Tangent
The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center also warned of a coastal low system developing off the Southeast U.S. Coast early on Saturday before strengthening through the weekend. “The combination of persistent, strong onshore winds, high surf, and high astronomical tides may lead to major coastal flooding for some Mid-Atlantic communities,” the forecast notes.
Further Reading
Tropical Storm Priscilla to drench Southwest US, raising deadly flash flood risk (Associated Press)
