The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Flooding concerns prompt campground closures at Yosemite
Start your day with the latest weather news – Storms could causing flooding issues in the central U.S., while snowmelt is prompting campground closures at Yosemite National Park. Plus, the Eastern Pacific hurricane season starts today.
Flash flood risk continues across Southern Plains as stormy pattern lingers
A stormy pattern will remain over the Southern Plains Monday and Tuesday, leading to the potential once again for areas of flooding.
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Flood threat prompts closures at Yosemite
After months of historic snow, Yosemite National Park officials announced they would close several campgrounds Monday due to the threat of flooding from snowmelt.
Lower Pines, North Pines and Housekeeping Camp will close starting on Monday. Officials didn't announce when they expect to reopen the campgrounds but said they would provide an update Monday evening.
Flood Watch issued for Yosemite National Park until Friday. (FOX Weather)
Continuous rain spells trouble for central US
Flooding has been a major problem for parts of the central U.S. over the past week, and the risk continues to start the workweek.
Central and South Texas will once again be in Monday's risk of flash flooding, along with the Ozarks region from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to St. Louis.
Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins Monday
May 15 marks the start of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, two weeks earlier than the Atlantic hurricane season.
The earlier start for the Eastern Pacific hurricane season is due to warmer ocean temperatures, providing more fuel to any tropical cyclones that are able to develop.
A table showing an alphabetical list of the 2023 Eastern Pacific tropical cyclone names as selected by the World Meteorological Organization. The official Eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through Nov. 30. (FOX Weather)
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