Torrential rains triggered widespread flooding across Kentucky and parts of the Southern U.S. this weekend, submerging roads, displacing residents, and prompting urgent evacuations. Multiple Flash Flood Warnings were issued Saturday as rivers overflowed, with rescue teams deploying boats to assist stranded communities. Meanwhile, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic faced winter chaos with snow and sleet disrupting travel.
Kentucky's hardest-hit regions saw water levels rise rapidly overnight, forcing residents to scramble to higher ground. Social media posts showed submerged cars and flooded homes, with local authorities urging caution. The National Weather Service warned of continued risks as saturated soil increases landslide threats.
While emergency responders focus on the South, meteorologists note that such extreme weather contrasts – intense rainfall in one region, winter storms in another – highlight shifting climate patterns. Researchers point to rising global temperatures as a potential factor in these erratic events.
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