Excessive rainfall is anticipated across the Pacific Northwest and northern California, as highlighted in today's EM Morning Brief for October 24, 2025. I, Cedric, will elaborate on this pressing weather forecast, which includes a slight risk of severe thunderstorms in Texas and potential life-threatening flooding due to Tropical Storm Melissa impacting Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. Furthermore, I will address the recent disaster declarations issued by FEMA for states such as Alaska, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska, which have all experienced severe storms. In addition, we will explore the ongoing emergency management activities and vital recovery information pertinent to various states. It is imperative that we remain vigilant and well-informed during these tumultuous weather developments.
Takeaways:
The Pacific Northwest and northern California are expected to experience excessive rainfall today, creating potential hazards.
A Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms is forecasted for parts of Texas, including possible tornadoes and flash flooding.
Tropical Storm Melissa poses a significant threat, with life-threatening flooding predicted for Jamaica and southern Hispaniola.
FEMA has issued multiple disaster declarations in response to severe storms affecting various states, including Alaska and Minnesota.
Local and tribal officials are encouraged to coordinate with FEMA to facilitate public assistance for disaster recovery efforts.
Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant and stay informed about weather advisories and disaster recovery resources.
The Weather Prediction center flags a Day 1 excessive rainfall outlook today with the heaviest focus along the Pacific Northwest and far northern California. Expect rounds of rain, wind along the coast and mountain snow this weekend as multiple systems move through.
The Storm Prediction center places a slight risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of Texas today. North Texas already saw a pre dawn mesoscale discussion for heavy rain and possible flash flooding.
The National Hurricane center reports Tropical Storm Melissa nearly stationary in the central Caribbean. While US Mainland impacts are not expected today. NHC warns of life threatening flooding in Jamaica and southern Hispaniola.
USGS shows routine seismicity over the past day with no significant domestic events on recovery.
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Alaska FEMA confirms a major disaster declaration for severe storms, flooding and remnants of typhoon halong impacting Western Alaska, declared Oct. 22 and updated on the FEMA site within the last day.
State emergency management continues to direct survivors to individual assistance Registration resources California Cal OES posts a new update on wildfire mitigation support in Shasta county as part of the state's Wildfire Mitigation Program expansion. While not tied to an active incident, it's a state action with direct risk reduction benefits headed into late season wind events.
Northern California also sits on the southern edge of this weekend's Pacific storm track.
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Survivors on tribal lands should review available assistance and documentation needs. Local and tribal officials can coordinate public assistance categories through the FEMA page.
Nebraska New federal disaster Declared the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency reports the President approved a major disaster for August 8 to 10 severe storms, straight line winds and flooding, opening public assistance for 12 counties. FEMA coordination is underway. Local governments and eligible nonprofits should track damage documentation and costs.
Major disaster declared late Thursday for August severe storms, straight line winds and tornadoes. Federal public assistance is authorized.
Applicants should watch FEMA and NDDES channels for project worksheets and Kickoff Timelines Oregon A strong Pacific system brings high winds along the coast Saturday and winter weather advisories above 4,000 to 5,000ft in the Southern Cascades. Surf hazards and marine gales also appear in coastal zones. Expect 1 to 2 inches of rain at lower elevations into the weekend.
Texas SPC highlights a slight risk today with scattered severe storms, possible tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail, primarily over portions of central and North Texas. WPC issued a predawn mesoscale precipitation discussion for North Texas, citing flash flood potential and training convection.
Washington nws, Spokane and Seattle call out strong winds today and a weekend of widespread rain and mountain snow. A winter weather advisory is posted for parts of the Cascades beginning late Saturday.
All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours. Links are in the show notes below. That's the brief for Friday, October 24th. Stay safe.
