'The combination of extended hot weather and abundant snow means the Merced River may remain above flood stage for some time,' park officials said.
However, unlike last month’s forecast of flooding, “the extended forecast calls for warm weather indefinitely,” the park service said in a. “As of May 1, the park had more than double the average amount of snow for this time of year. The combination of extended hot weather and abundant snow means the Merced River may remain above flood stage for some time.”
The National Weather Service’s office in Hanford said the river could rise as high as 12.6 feet by Wednesday, and that a flood watch will be implemented Sunday evening and remain in effect through at least Friday.
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