The U.S. National Weather Serviceextended flood monitoring in an area hit by storm surges more than a week ago in eastern Kentucky until Sunday evening, and It said there is a threat of thunderstorms for most of next week.
According to the Jackson Weather Service, "thunderstorm threat persists" through Thursday, with heavy rains and possible flash flooding. "Especially when multiple storms pass through the same area."
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Forecast includes Monday. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's State Disaster Recovery Center in eastern Kentucky with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. will investigate with his wife Britney. meet the victim.
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Biggest concern is potential slow-moving storms on Tuesday and Wednesday, already saturated soil Heavy rains are likely, said National Weather Service meteorologist Philomon Giatsson.
"This is a wet and juicy pattern that could lead to at least some instances of flash floods ranging from isolated to scattered, further complicating ongoing recovery efforts." is," he said.
Some easing is expected towards the end of the week, he said.
"Eventually high pressure appears to develop and we will be relieved of this very wet steam mass that we have been dealing with for the last few weeks," he said.
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Meanwhile, the federal government on Saturday pledged more aid to flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky . Biden has authorized increased levels of federal funding for emergency work, and FEMA has added his five counties to a total of 12 eligible counties for individual assistance.
"This is good news and will be of great help," he said in a tweet Sunday after visiting the evacuees staying at the state park since the Beshear devastating floods the day before.
My priority is to be there for them," he said.
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At least 37 people flooded after 8 to 10 1/2 inches (20 to 27 cm) of rain Died in just 48 hours in the Appalachian Mountains region. Floods also reached areas across the border between Virginia and West Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service, radar-based precipitation estimates suggest 14 to 16 inches of rain from July 26 to 29, which translates to " A historically unheard of 'total.
More than 1,300 people were rescued as teams searched by boat after the storm, combing the debris-choked riverbanks. Workers were still trying to restore power and water connections as residents tried to repair their homes and livelihoods after the floods.
Sunday's blackouts were down to 300, he tweeted, Beshear. The death toll was 37 for him, but Kentucky police reported that at least two people were still missing.
"The devastation is enormous. In the weeks, months and years ahead, we will be there for our neighbors in eastern Kentucky," Beshear said.
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