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Good morning, Ready Corps. This is the Ready Report for Thursday, October 29th.
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If you're traveling across West or Central Texas or Southeastern New Mexico
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today, review your route before heavy rain arrives.
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The Weather Prediction Center assigns a slight risk of excessive rainfall,
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level two of four, through Friday morning.
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A corridor could receive two to five inches with isolated higher totals.
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That's a forecast, not measured rainfall.
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Prolonged rain could flood low water crossings, small streams,
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and drainage areas. Burn scars can respond quickly.
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Flood watches cover parts of the region, with local timing and boundaries that
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differ from the broader outlook.
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Arizona's flood risk increases Friday, especially across central and southern areas.
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Identify alternatives now, monitor
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local warnings, and never drive through floodwater or around a barricade.
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Coastal flooding is a separate problem. The National Weather Service warns of
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major saltwater flooding in the Florida Keys until 5 Friday morning Eastern Daylight Time.
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Some Atlantic coast warnings transition to advisories Thursday afternoon,
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while the St. John's River Basin warning continues into early Saturday.
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Orange and San Diego County coastal areas in California have a warning until
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1 Thursday afternoon Pacific Daylight Time, followed by an advisory through Friday afternoon.
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Low-lying property and roads are vulnerable, but these notices don't confirm
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every road is closed. Check local access before driving.
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Florida's dangerous surf and rip currents remain separate concerns even when
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flood categories change.
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Heed beach patrol instructions and stay out of hazardous surf.
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At home, check cold-smoked sprats. Haifa Smoked Fish's October 27th recall covers
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about 560 pounds because of potential contamination with bacteria that cause botulism.
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The Food and Drug Administration posted the notice.
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All lots are included, with retail distribution in New Jersey,
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New York, and Pennsylvania.
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The fish was shipped loose in refrigerated bulk boxes, so ask your retailer
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about repacked products.
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No illnesses had been reported when the notice was issued. That isn't a current illness count.
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Don't eat affected fish, even if it looks or smells normal.
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Return it for a refund. Double vision, trouble speaking or swallowing,
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weakness or difficulty breathing require immediate medical attention.
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In Alaska, a winter storm warning covers the northern Susitna Valley,
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including the Parks Highway through Broad Pass, from Thursday afternoon through
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Friday afternoon, Alaska Daylight Time.
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The forecast calls for 7 to 15 inches of snow, with the heaviest period Thursday
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night into Friday morning.
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Visibility could fall to a quarter mile or less. This is not confirmation of
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a highway closure. Check Alaska 511 before leaving.
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Consider changing your travel window, and carry food, water,
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and a flashlight if travel is necessary.
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For household finances, the Federal Reserve held its policy target at 3.75 to 4% Wednesday.
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The vote was 10-2. Both dissenters preferred an increase.
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The statement says inflation remains elevated. An unchanged policy rate doesn't
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promise lower mortgage or credit card costs.
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Compare your actual quoted rates and repayment terms, and don't budget around
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an unannounced future cut.
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Now to the weather. Through early Saturday, Pacific Northwest rain and Cascade
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Mountain snow continue, with additional high-elevation snow across parts of
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the Northern Rockies and Intermountain West.
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Rain and mountain snow expand into the Great Basin and Central Rockies Friday.
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Great Lakes rain moves towards scattered northeast showers. Morning fog around
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Baltimore and Washington should lift Thursday.
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The Central Plains may see some thunderstorms near the advancing front.
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Florida remains showery, while dry ground and low humidity elevate fire concerns
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around Jackson, Mississippi.
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Follow local burn restrictions.
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In Alaska, Seward also has a flood watch Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
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Hawaii's watch covering Oahu through the Big Island remains active at this briefing's
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cutoff through Thursday morning locally. Check subsequent updates.
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None of these regional summaries replaces your location's warnings.
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Visit the member site for the Ready Report and its source links.
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This briefing is informational and not a substitute for official emergency instructions
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from local authorities.
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This has been the Ready Report, published by ReadyCore. Stay ready.
