Severe Flooding Risk Persists in Southwestern U.S. on Monday, According to NWS

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The National Weather Service reports that the risk of significant rainfall remains in the southwestern region on Monday as residual moisture from Rachel traverses the Great Basin. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk warning for excessive rainfall spanning from Southern California to southern Utah, with potential accumulations exceeding 3 inches in the Peninsular Ranges, southeastern Nevada, and the southern Wasatch Range. Lower altitudes may experience 1 to 2 inches, with multiple instances of flash flooding likely. This risk encompasses the Las Vegas area and northwest Arizona. It is advised to avoid driving through flooded washes, canyons, or areas affected by burn scars. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00The National Weather Service says the heavy rainfall threat continues in the southwest on Monday.

00:05Leftover moisture from Rachel is moving across the Great Basin.

00:08And the Weather Prediction Center has a moderate risk of excessive rainfall from southern California to southern Utah.

00:15Totals above 3 inches are possible in the peninsular ranges, southeastern Nevada, and the southern Wasatch Range, with 1 to

00:222 inches at lower elevations.

00:25Forecasters say numerous flash flooding events are possible.

00:28And the risk includes the Las Vegas region and northwest Arizona.

00:32Dry washes, slot canyons, and burn scars are the most dangerous places.

00:37If you see water over a road, turn around.

00:39Never drive through floodwater, because it can be deeper and faster than it looks.

00:44Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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