In a report published September 6, severe weather was reported to be impacting parts of the United States over the Labor Day weekend. While much of the country was expected to experience tranquil conditions for the holiday, specific regions faced threats from thunderstorms, extreme heat, and tropical systems.
A flash flood threat was identified for Sunday across portions of Utah, including Cedar City, Beaver, Richfield, and Price, as well as Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. A Flood Watch was posted for Sunday for these areas, where scattered thunderstorms could bring downpours and frequent lightning. The potential for flash flooding also extends to southern Nevada and northern Arizona. Officials noted that burn scar areas from recent wildfires in Utah and Arizona are especially vulnerable to heavy rain on Sunday.
In the Southeast, damaging thunderstorms targeted the region on Saturday, causing injuries and damaging homes due to fallen trees in the community of Persia, Tennessee, and Rogersville, Tennessee. On Sunday, a slight risk for severe weather was in effect for parts of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, including cities such as Atlanta, Savannah, Columbia, Charleston, and Charlotte. The primary threats for those areas include damaging winds and flash flooding, with the possibility of hail.
Extreme heat persists for millions of Americans, with more than 40 million people under heat alerts Sunday spanning from Kansas to Georgia. An Extreme Heat Warning remained in place for Kansas City through Tuesday, with heat indices reaching up to 105 degrees. Meanwhile, Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Karina were expected to bring high surf and heavy rain to the Hawaiian Islands. The National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning for Kauai County on Sunday, noting that tropical storm conditions were expected for various Kauai waters through Tuesday afternoon.
In Montana, a slight risk for severe weather was also noted for Sunday in areas including Great Falls and Butte, with damaging winds and large hail identified as the main threats.
