- 77active weather alerts
- 17,236meters without power
- 255counties with outages
What changed since yesterday
Flood and Flash Flood Warnings in Effect
The National Weather Service has 77 active land-based alerts, including 35 warnings. Of these, 36 are rated Severe or Extreme, which means they could have a strong impact on daily life in affected areas[1]. The most common warnings right now are Flood Warnings (30), High Wind Warnings (3), and Flash Flood Warnings (2)[1]. Flood Warnings are in effect for Merrick, Nebraska and Calcasieu, Louisiana[1]. Flash Flood Warnings are active for Fannin, Gilmer, and Murray counties in Georgia and nearby areas[1].
Thunderstorm and Hurricane Outlook
The Storm Prediction Center says the highest severe-thunderstorm category for today and tomorrow is 'General Thunderstorms Risk.' This means thunderstorms are possible, but severe storms are not expected[2]. There are no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific. The Hurricane Center is watching three areas for possible development over the next week, with chances of 50%, 70%, and 60%[3].
Wildfires Still Burning in the West
Federal fire data lists 285 wildfires that are not yet fully contained. Of these, 42 fires are 1,000 acres or larger[7]. The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado covers about 102,007 acres and is 96% contained[7]. The GRASSHOPPER Fire in Oregon covers about 93,972 acres and is 98% contained[7]. The Hagen Fire in Oregon covers about 61,380 acres and is 99% contained[7]. One fire of over 100 acres started in the past 48 hours in Washington[7].
Power Outages and Cybersecurity Updates
About 17,236 customer meters are without power across 255 counties, according to utilities reporting to the Department of Energy's ODIN outage program. The largest outage is in Harris County, Texas, with 2,325 meters out[9]. Two new software flaws affecting Apple and WordPress products have been added to the list of vulnerabilities being actively exploited. Updating devices and apps closes these holes[11].
What to do about it
Flooding: Getting Out: Go-Bags, Routes and When to Leave · Emergency Water: How Much to Store, How to Keep It, How to Make It Safe · Staying in Touch When Phones Struggle
Wildfires: Getting Out: Go-Bags, Routes and When to Leave · Staying in Touch When Phones Struggle · Medicine, First Aid, and Key Documents
Earthquakes: Emergency Water: How Much to Store, How to Keep It, How to Make It Safe · Medicine, First Aid, and Key Documents · Getting Out: Go-Bags, Routes and When to Leave
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Sources
- Active alerts National Weather Service
- Convective outlooks NOAA Storm Prediction Center
- Tropical Weather Outlook National Hurricane Center
- Earthquakes, past day USGS
- M5.0 - 207 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines USGS
- M5.0 - 114 km W of Petrolia, CA USGS
- Current wildfire incidents (WFIGS) National Interagency Fire Center
- Disaster declarations FEMA
- ODIN real-time outages by county Oak Ridge National Laboratory (DOE)
- Notices of Emergency and Major Disaster Declarations and Related Amendments Federal Register
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog CISA
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