Important Takeaways:
- A life-threatening situation unfolded across portions of West Virginia on Thursday morning as powerful thunderstorms moved across the region
- The National Weather Service office in Charleston said between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen across portions of the region, and emergency officials are reporting numerous high-water rescues in Huntington
- Flash flooding has washed out numerous roads and bridges, and high-water rescues have been reported.
- Residents in Huntington, West Virginia, area told to shelter in place or seek higher ground immediately.
- Flash flooding has been ongoing all morning, and forecasters have warned that additional flooding is likely in Huntington, Chesapeake, Barboursville and Pea Ridge.
- Tornado Watch issued for portions of Kentucky as severe weather threatens Kentucky and West Virginia.
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Revelation 16:9 “They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.”
Important Takeaways:
- ‘Catastrophic Flooding, Life-Threatening Storm Surge:’ Ian Nears Cat 5 Strength as Floridians Flee
- Hurricane Ian is a dangerous Category 4 storm as it approaches Florida’s west coast, now with top winds of 155 mph, just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status. High winds and rain already started impacting the state early Wednesday.
- 5 million Floridians that are currently under some type of an evacuation order,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- Life-threatening conditions are expected, including several feet of storm surge and more than 20 inches of rain in some areas.
- The state is bracing for millions of power outages.
- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency, with 500 National Guard troops on standby if needed.
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