Debby finally moves out of the US, though power outages, some flooding risk remains

Debby finally moves out of the US, though power outages, some flooding risk remains

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The video discusses severe weather events in the Northeast US, including flooding and evacuations in New York and Pennsylvania. It highlights tropical disturbances, particularly the potential development of storm Ernesto, and ongoing flood threats in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Delaware. Heat warnings and storm developments in the High Plains and Rockies are also covered. The video concludes with a temperature overview, noting milder conditions in some areas of the US.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major impacts of the heavy downpours in upstate New York?

Drought conditions

Improved road conditions

Overflow of rushing water

Increased tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern with the tropical disturbances mentioned in the second section?

Increased snowfall

Saturated grounds leading to floods

Higher temperatures

Drought conditions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area is expected to receive over 13 inches of rainfall?

Texas

Florida

California

Carolinas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likelihood of the new tropical disturbance developing into a named storm?

20%

50%

80%

100%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region is experiencing milder temperatures compared to the usual summer heat?

Desert Southwest

Southern Tier of the US

Northeast

Midwest