Warmer Earth Bringing Wetter Storms Fueling Deadly Floods Across U.S
A powerful storm has swept across the central and southern United States, triggering deadly tornadoes and record-breaking floods from Arkansas to Michigan. So far, eight people have been confirmed dead, and more than 33 million are under flood watches across 11 states. The national weather service has warned of a “life-threatening, catastrophic, and potentially historic flash flood event” in the coming days.
Rescue efforts are already underway, including in Nashville, Tennessee, where emergency teams have been saving people stranded by fast-rising waters. As the storm continues to move slowly through the region, experts say the worst may still be ahead, with soils already soaked and more rain on the way.
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