As floodwaters swell in the heartland, our thoughts turn to the residents of Kansas, where the Cow Creek near Hutchinson remains under a vigilant watch. The National Weather Service in Wichita has extended a Flood Warning until the stroke of midnight on November 22, urging caution as the waters continue to rise. The heart of Florida is similarly besieged by unyielding rain, with the St. Johns River near Astor and the Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon caught in the grip of nature's deluge. These areas, under Flood Warnings issued by the NWS in Melbourne and Tampa Bay Ruskin, are facing a critical period as warnings stretch into the evening of November 21. Floridians are no strangers to the whims of weather, yet each warning is a fresh call to safeguard communities and remain alert.

Out west, Oregonians are bracing for a tempest as a Storm Warning echoes through the coastal regions. The NWS in Portland speaks of daunting seas, forecasting hazardous conditions with waves reaching heights of 11 to 16 feet, potentially impacting maritime ventures and coastal activities until the evening of November 22. Farther north along the Pacific, Washington state is preparing for an even more potent storm, with the NWS in Seattle anticipating southeast winds tearing through at 40 to 50 knots, and monstrous seas of 22 to 27 feet until the early hours of November 23. It's a sobering reminder of the might of the ocean and the need for vigilance. Down in Louisiana, the Calcasieu River near Salt Water Park and Glenmora is the focus of continued Flood Warnings. With the NWS in Lake Charles monitoring the situation closely, communities along these waterways are advised to remain informed and prepared for water levels that may change with little notice. Across these regions, the blend of human resilience and community support is the unwavering counter to nature's unpredictability.