Flash Flooding The Focus For Thursday Of Severe Weather Awareness Week

Flash Flooding The Focus For Thursday Of Severe Weather Awareness Week

PIERRE — Severe Weather Awareness Week continues across South Dakota this week. Each day of the week so far has featured different aspects of severe weather. Kelly Serr at the Nation Weather Service says flash flooding and the risks involved with driving in floodwaters is Thursday’s theme…

Monday highlighted the difference between watches and warnings while Tuesday featured severe storms and the multiple hazards they include like damaging winds, hail and especially lightning. Tornadoes were Wednesday and the week ends Friday with a theme of extreme heat.