Tuesday, April 19, 2011

[FEMA]

Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED)

Significant National Weather

Midwest
Severe thunderstorms are forecast from southeast Kansas and Missouri to the Ohio Valley and northward toward the southern Great Lakes today. Severe threats include tornadoes, large hail and strong winds.Â* Heavy rain will develop over parts of the Ohio valley and the Middle Mississippi Valley through this morning.Â* Accumulations up to 3 inches are possible in some areas.Â* An area of precipitation will shift north and east throughout the day today, producing a wintry mix from the Northern Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley and across the central Great Lakes, where several inches of snow along with some icing is forecast through Wednesday morning.
West
Snow is forecast over parts of the northern/central Rockies through this evening.Â* Up to 10 inches of snow are possible in parts of the Colorado Rockies.Â* Onshore flow will produce rain and higher elevation snow over portions of the Pacific Northwest through this evening.Â* Critical fire weather conditions continue in portions of Colorado.Â* Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across Colorado and New Mexico.
South
Severe thunderstorms are possible from eastern Oklahoma and northeast Texas to western Tennessee and northwest Mississippi today.Â* These storms may produce tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail.Â* A cold front is forecast to stall over the Gulf Coast states producing showers and thunderstorms throughout much of the day today.Â* Southwest winds will be on the increase across the south Plains and lower Mississippi Valley, with afternoon gusts from 35 to 50 mph.Â* Critical fire weather conditions continue across portions of Texas and Oklahoma.Â* Red Flag Warnings remain in effect across Texas and Oklahoma.
Northeast
Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will be pulled northward producing moderate to heavy rain over parts of the Northeast and the Great Lakes this evening into Wednesday.Â* Rain accumulations up to an inch are possible in areas from West Virginia to southern Upstate New York.Â*
Severe Weather

Severe thunderstorms developed on April 14, from central Kansas south into northern Texas, and continued to move east, bringing destructive thunderstorms into Mississippi and Alabama on April 15th.Â* On April 16, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the Mid-Atlantic and through the Carolinas before finally beginning to move offshore.
Virginia
The Governor declared a State of Emergency on April 17.Â* Thirty-six injuries and 7 fatalities (5 confirmed) have been reported.Â* Approximately 1,900 customers remain without power and restoration efforts continue.Â*
MississippiÂ*
The Governor declared a State of Emergency for 14 counties on April 15.Â* There were 20 injuries and 1 fatality reported.Â* The state has requested Joint IA PDAs for Greene, Hinds and Kemper counties.Â* There were 78 homes destroyed; 169 received major damage; 569 received minor damage.Â* There were 3 shelters open with 37 occupants as of April 19 at 1:30am EDT.Â*Â* Less than 200 customers remain without power and restoration efforts continue.Â* Local damage assessments are ongoing.
North CarolinaÂ*Â*Â*
The Governor declared a State of Emergency for 10 counties and 3 cities on April 17.Â* Eleven county EOCs are activated.Â* There were 80 injuries and 22 confirmed fatalities reported.Â* Fifty-nine homes were destroyed and 348 homes received minor to major damage.Â* Four shelters were open with 98 occupants as of April 19 at 1:30am EDT.Â* Evacuation orders remain in effect for Wake and Harnett Counties.Â* Approximately 31,000 customers remain without power (down from a peak of 250,000+) and restoration efforts continue.
Alabama
The Governor declared a statewide State of Emergency on April 17.Â* Damages have been reported across 28 counties and local assessments continue.Â* Seven confirmed fatalities and numerous injuries have been reported statewide.Â* Approximately 4,300 customers remain without power (from a peak of 39,000) and restoration efforts continue.Â* Iindividual Assistance PDAs were requested for 3 counties and 2 began on April 18.Â*
Midwest Spring Flooding

Flooding continues on many rivers in the area. Rises will occur on the upper reaches of the Sheyenne River the Pembina River and the Red River from Drayton to Pembina over the next few days.Â* The Red River will hold nearly steady during the next few days and is expected to crest at Drayton this week. The Red River will crest at Pembina by the end of April.Â* Impacts of the snowmelt on releases from Baldhill Dam and on local runoff to the Sheyenne River will be closely monitored the next few days.Â* On the Sheyenne River, record flooding is forecast at Valley City. Downstream at Lisbon the river will rise later this week.Â* The North Dakota State Water Commission continues to monitor the Burlington Dam, the Clausen Springs Dam, the White Earthen Dam, and the McGregor Dam.
National Fire Activity

Monday, April 18, 2011
National Preparedness Level: 1
Initial attack activity: Light (30 new fires)
New Large Fires: 4
Large Fires Contained: 6
Uncontained Large Fires: 33
Type 1 IMTs Committed: 2
Type 2 IMTs Committed: 1
States affected: TX, OK, FL,Â* AR, MS, & NMÂ*(NIFC)Â*
Tropical Weather Outlook

No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Earthquake Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Wildfire Update

Texas
Bryson Complex Fire (Jack County, TX)
A FMAG was approved on April 17.Â* The fire has burned 7,500 acres and is 40% contained.Â* There are 300 homes and multiple businesses threatened in and around the City of Bryson and 70 people evacuated.
PK West Complex Fire (Palo Pinto and Stephens counties, TX)
A FMAG was approved on April 15.Â* The fire has burned 50,739 acres and is 25% contained.Â* There have been 31 homes destroyed and 495 homes are threatened.Â* The Town of Strawn has been evacuated; 30 homes in Bunger were also evacuated.
Wildcat Fire (Coke and Tom Green Counties, TX)
FMAG approved on April 15, 2011.Â* The fire has burned 150,000 acres with unknown containment.
Approximately 1,000 homes are threatened.Â* Mandatory evacuations are in effect for the community of Bronte.Â* The communities of Grape Creek, Quail Valley and Robert Lee are also threatened.Â* The fire has jumped the Colorado River and is moving along Double Barrel road; residents are requested to evacuate toward Abilene and Ballinger.Â* Two structures have been destroyed.
New Mexico
Tire Fire (Curry and Roosevelt County)
A FMAG was approved on April 17.Â* The fire has burned 17,000 acres and is 15% contained.Â* There are 275 homes threatened along with businesses and phone, gas and power lines in and around the Cities of Clovis and Portales.Â* Three homes have been destroyed and approximately 200 residents have been evacuated.Â*(Region VI)Â*
Disaster Declaration Activity

Texas
The Governor has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas as a result of wildland fires beginning on December 21, 2010, and continuing.Â* The Governor is specifically requesting Public Assistance Category B and direct Federal assistance for all 252 counties in the State.Â*
Oklahoma
The Governor has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Oklahoma as a result of tornadoes, severe storms, and straight line winds beginning on April 14, 2011, and continuing.Â* The Governor is specifically requesting Individual Assistance for Atoka County and Hazard Mitigation statewide.Â* The Governor is also requesting direct Federal assistance for hazardous household goods pickup and cleanup and temporary roofing material.Â*Â*Â*(FEMA HQ)Â*


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