Flash flooding in southwest Oklahoma has resulted in at least one fatality, prompting authorities to warn residents to avoid driving in hazardous conditions. The Lawton Police Department reported that emergency responders struggled to access a submerged vehicle, leading to a recovery effort aided by a dive team. The identity of the deceased has not yet been disclosed. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt thanked first responders for their efforts in water rescues and reminded citizens to stay vigilant against flood dangers.
The situation has evolved, with water levels receding in some parts by Sunday afternoon. However, in Walters, residents in flood-prone areas have been urged to evacuate due to anticipated rising waters. Emergency management is currently working to provide resources like sand and sandbags to those affected.
Additionally, severe weather alerts extend across the Southwest and Rockies as critical fire weather conditions persist, exacerbated by strong winds and low humidity. Around 7 million people across Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas remain under alert.
The threat of severe storms is not limited to Oklahoma; warnings stretch from Montana to Texas, forecasting winds up to 70 mph, large hail, and possible tornadoes, particularly overnight on Sunday. By Monday, approximately 36 million people from Texas to Michigan, including major cities like Minneapolis and Chicago, will be in the severe weather zone. As the front moves eastward, there is a potential for localized flash flooding and continued severe thunderstorms, tapering off by Tuesday when 37 million individuals may be affected in the northeastern U.S., with risks for strong winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
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