Yellowstone National Park
Is Shuttered, Due to Unprecedented Flooding.
Yellowstone National Park
Is Shuttered, Due to Unprecedented Flooding.
Officials with Yellowstone National Park announced the closure on June 13.
The park will reportedly remained closed until at least June 15.
Severe flooding has resulted in evacuations and water contamination.
Our first priority has been to evacuate the northern section of the park where we have multiple road and bridge failures, mudslides and other issues, Cam Sholly, Yellowstone Superintendent, via CNN.
Residents who live north of the park say that flooding
in the area is the worst they've experienced.
The river has never been this high before by my house, Elizabeth Aluck, Resident, via CNN.
Tourists in the area describe the conditions and how their exit from the area has been hampered.
The water levels were high on Saturday but within the past
10 to 12 hours things have
gotten rougher, Parker Manning , Yellowstone Tourist, via CNN.
Our way out of town would be north on 89, but those roads are currently all underwater, Parker Manning , Yellowstone Tourist, via CNN.
On June 14, MT Governor Greg Gianforte declared a "statewide disaster" via Twitter, "to help impacted communities get back on their feet as soon as possible".
The National Weather Service in Billings stated that "flooding rarely or never seen before across many area rivers and streams.".
Yellowstone officials stated that the June 15 reopening of the park is conditional.
We will not know timing of the park's reopening until flood waters subside and we're able to assess the damage throughout the park, Cam Sholly, Yellowstone Superintendent, via CNN.
It is likely that the northern loop will be closed for a substantial amount of time, Cam Sholly, Yellowstone Superintendent, via CNN
Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US.
'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned
that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of
people across the central United States this week.
On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe
weather events so far in 2024.".
According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail
and damaging winds across a dozen states.".
On April 25, the first storm of the system is set
to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms
expected to last throughout the weekend.
AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.".
All modes of severe weather
are likely with the multiple-day
event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief
On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'.
Two storms, off the Pacific
coast on Tuesday, will swing
across the West and cause
moisture to surge northward from
the Gulf of Mexico while, at the
same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief
On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the
states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross
an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into
central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. .
In addition to dangerous storm conditions,
the National Weather Service has warned
that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the
Southwest into the southern High Plains."
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Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power , Amid Deadly Nor’easter.
As of April 5, hundreds of thousands of people
have lost power, and at least three people have died
as a result of heavy snow and powerful winds
slamming parts of the Northeast, CNN reports. .
40 mph wind gusts were encountered
in areas across the region.
Three people were killed in Pennsylvania and
New York when trees fell onto their cars. .
One of the victims was "the wife of a
New York Yankees executive," CNN reports. .
As of the morning of April 5, over 300,000 people
were without electricity in Maine and New Hampshire.
The heaviest snow is over, but danger still remains, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds will also remain gusty and may result
in additional downed branches and limbs due
to the weight of freshly fallen snow, National Weather Service, via statement.
Many roads, particularly in York County, Maine, have been left impassable due to debris and fallen power lines.
I encourage all residents to remain alert
during today’s storm. High winds and rains
can cause unexpected and often disastrous
weather, I urge everyone to stay safe, Ed Warren, East Kingston, New Hampshire, fire department chief, via statement
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This drone footage shows the extent of the 'unprecedented' flooding that overtook the Yellowstone River this week, closing down all entrances to Yellowstone National Park in the process. At least one..
Iconic US park closed for the first time in 34 years Heavy rains and warmer temperatures and melting mountain snows have led to record flooding just at the start of the tourist season.
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