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Trudy’s moisture will trigger a flood risk for Southwest US
The Weather Channel • • world
Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Trudy off the Mexican coast is expected to bring significant moisture to the southwestern U.S., increasing flood risks across seven states from California to Colorado this week.
- On Wednesday, heavy rainfall with rates up to 2 inches per hour is forecasted for much of Arizona, parts of New Mexico, southern Colorado, and Utah, raising concerns about flooding and mudslides, especially in burn scar areas.
- A slight threat of severe weather, including strong winds, hail, and possible brief tornadoes, exists for portions of Arizona and western New Mexico on Wednesday.
- Flood risks will persist on Thursday as moisture continues to saturate soils in the Southwest, with some areas potentially experiencing near-record October moisture levels and rainfall amounts exceeding current forecasts.
- Up to 3 inches of rain is expected in the Desert Southwest, with isolated areas possibly receiving 5 inches, and higher elevations in the Sierra and Rockies could see early-season snowfall, with some peaks accumulating up to a foot.
