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TAMPA, Fla. – Tropical Storm Hanna is weakening over open water, while the remnants of Hurricane Polo threaten Texas and Oklahoma with severe flooding and heavy rain Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n
Atlantic storm fades <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Tropical Storm Hanna is barely hanging on as a minimal storm. Forecasters expect the short-lived system to dissipate soon without affecting any land areas.<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
Officials have not confirmed the exact time the system will fully lose its tropical characteristics over the ocean.<\/p>\n
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Pacific remnants spread <\/p>\n
Remnants of Hurricane Polo are tracking inland, pushing tropical moisture across a broad area of the central U.S. Ground already saturated from earlier rain will face an increased risk of runoff.<\/p>\n
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By the numbers:<\/p>\n
Storm systems will drop several inches of water across the region. Excessive rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, keeping flood warnings active.<\/p>\n
High flooding risk <\/p>\n
Why you should care:<\/p>\n
Heavy rainfall over consecutive days will likely trigger flash flooding and make roadways hazardous. Drivers in affected areas should avoid flooded roads and prepare for potential travel delays.<\/p>\n
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What’s next:<\/p>\n
Heavy rain and severe weather risks will continue across parts of Oklahoma and Texas through Thursday. Weather officials urge residents to monitor local emergency alerts and weather updates.<\/p>\n
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from National Weather Service statements and tropical weather updates from FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg detailing active tropical systems and flood risks.<\/p>\n
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