Severe weather to impact parts of US over Labor Day weekend
Summary
Severe thunderstorms with strong winds and possible flash flooding are expected in parts of the Southeast U.S. during Labor Day weekend. Areas in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and the Southwest may face weather threats, while much of the country will have calm weather.Key Facts
- Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Norfolk, Virginia; Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington in North Carolina; and Myrtle Beach and Columbia in South Carolina.
- Strong and damaging wind gusts are the main danger from these storms.
- Flash flooding is a risk, especially where heavy rain falls during thunderstorms.
- On Sunday, storms may affect Charleston and Columbia in South Carolina, and Savannah in Georgia.
- The Southwest, including parts of Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, faces a flash flood risk on Sunday, mostly in national parks like the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce Canyon.
- A Flood Watch is in effect Sunday for parts of Utah, including Cedar City and Bryce Canyon National Park.
- Areas recently burned by wildfires in Utah and Arizona are more vulnerable to flash flooding.
- Labor Day Monday looks mostly calm across the U.S., with some scattered storms possible but no major severe weather expected.
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