Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 01e (One), located approximately 1357 nm south-southwest of San Diego, is tracking westward at 10 knots.
NewsBytes:
Jamaica - Rivers overflow after days of heavy rain lashed the Caribbean island nation, washing away roads and bridges. As is usually the case when flooding hits the country, there have been numerous mudslides. Dozens of roads have been blocked and a number of bridges have been washed away. The storm system has moved on to Cuba.
Tasmania - Wild weather caused flash flooding in Hobart on Friday morning, with cars swept away and emergency crews responding to hundreds of calls for help. Police said the city centre was hit hard, forcing the closure of many roads and, with more heavy rain expected on Friday, motorists were urged to stay off roads. Streets turned into fast-flowing rivers, with water surging inside homes and businesses.
Washington State, USA - Canadian runoff is flooding Northeastern Washington rivers. It’s a record year for flooding in northeastern Washington as spring runoff makes its way into the region’s rivers. At least eight rivers are at or above flood stage. Nearly all of them cross the U.S.-Canada border. British Columbia saw a near record snow year in the mountains this year and now that temperatures are warming, the runoff from snowmelt is making its way into rivers and lakes.
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