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Mint
29-07-2025
- Climate
- Mint
Deadly heatwave grips Central and Eastern US states—Is your state on the alert list?
A dangerous and prolonged heatwave continues to scorch the Central and Eastern United States, driven by a strong upper-level ridge, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In its latest forecast, the NWS Weather Prediction Center, Maryland, warned that daily high temperatures will soar well into the 90s and 100s through the end of the month. Compounding the danger is little to no overnight relief, which the agency says will be 'particularly dangerous to those without adequate cooling or hydration.' The NWS noted that the heatwave is likely to break daily temperature records throughout the week. Florida is expected to see highs near 100°F today, while the Northeast may reach the mid to upper 90s, possibly tying or surpassing existing records. The intense heatwave continues to affect a vast swath of the country, with ABC News reporting that more than 165 million Americans are under heat alerts, stretching from Nebraska to New Hampshire and Florida. Extreme heat warnings are in place from New Orleans to St. Louis, with heat indices as high as 116°F. Florida cities like Jacksonville and Orlando may also see feels-like temperatures reaching 116°F. In the Northeast, heat advisories are active from Pennsylvania to Maine, where indices could range from 95°F to 105°F. Other parts of the Midwest and South may see heat index values between 100°F and 110°F. According to the news outlet, the heat dome is expected to weaken gradually, shifting southward by the weekend. Much of the country will return to typical summer heat levels, and some regions may even trend slightly below average. According to the NWS Weather Prediction Center, Maryland, a combination of shortwave energy, anomalous moisture, and atmospheric instability is expected to generate afternoon and evening thunderstorms across the Northern and Central Plains today. Storms are forecast to initiate in eastern Montana before merging into a mesoscale convective system (MCS) that will move through the Dakotas, Wyoming, Nebraska, and into Iowa by Wednesday morning. The NWS has issued a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms in the affected areas, warning of damaging winds and hail. Additionally, there is at least a 15% chance of excessive rainfall, raising concerns about localized flash flooding. The storm system is expected to intensify again over the Midwest on Wednesday, where moisture and instability will remain in place. The NWS has placed portions of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and western Indiana under a Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall, citing the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Meanwhile, shortwave energy rotating around the western edge of a dominant upper ridge is expected to continue pulling tropical moisture into the Southwest, according to the NWS. This pattern will result in scattered to isolated diurnal thunderstorms today, with flash flooding risks especially in vulnerable areas such as burn scars in New Mexico. Looking ahead to Wednesday, a cold front will help trigger further thunderstorm activity across the Central and Southern Plains. As a result, the NWS has issued a Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall for: Eastern Colorado, Southwestern Kansas, Northeastern New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.
NBC News
13-07-2025
- Climate
- NBC News
Search for victims is suspended as central Texas braces for more flash flooding
More flash flooding is forecast for central Texas, where more than 100 lives were claimed by devastating floods last week. Flash flooding in Texas' Hill Country region materialized in the early hours of July 4, when the Guadalupe River surged over 20 feet. The aftermath was catastrophic, especially in Kerr County, where 103 people were killed. Over 100 people are still unaccounted for, but the search effort has been suspended due to more flash flooding expected Sunday, according to the Kerrville Police Department. Approximately 3 to 6 inches of rain is expected to accumulate Sunday in areas that flooded last week, and create flooding in new areas as well, according to the NWS Weather Prediction Center. Earlier Sunday morning, thunderstorms producing 2 to 4 inches of rain per hour drifted into northern Llano and Burnet counties, according to the National Weather Service, which warned that 'flooding is now ongoing or is expected to begin soon.' 'Significant rain has fallen and flooding is expected to develop shortly, particularly over Llano county,' the weather service said. The rain is expected to move southeast into the Hill Country region and the southern Edwards Plateau, the weather service said. 'Do not drive into flooded roads or around barricades,' the weather service warned. Flash flood warnings have been issued in Bertram, Llano, Cherry Spring, Watson and Briggs until 10:45 a.m. local time, according to the weather service. In Williamson County, officials warned that flash flooding is occurring due to a surge in the San Gabriel River and advised residents not to drive in the floodwaters. The northwestern part of the county is under a flash flood warning until 10 a.m. local time. Kerr County, which was hit especially hard in last week's floods, is also under a flash flood warning until 11:30 a.m. local time, the city of Kerrville announced on Facebook. Heavy rain has already begun falling in the city, according to the Kerrville Police Department. Video posted to Instagram showed what appears to be floodwaters and downed trees near the Guadalupe River. 'This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation,' the city warned. 'Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.'
Al Etihad
05-07-2025
- Climate
- Al Etihad
Central Texas flood waters recede as rescuers continue search for victims
5 July 2025 18:52 TEXAS (REUTERS)A frantic search continued on Saturday for about two dozen people still missing from a century-old girls' camp in central Texas after flash floods in the area killed at least 24 at the start of the US Independence Day weekend and prompted the rescue of hundreds of a break for rescue crews, authorities said flood waters on Saturday were receding in the area around the Guadalupe River, about 85 miles (137 km) northwest of San Antonio, where at least 237 people were rescued, with more than 100 by 23-to-25 people from the Camp Mystic summer camp were missing, most of them reported to be young girls. The river waters rose 29 feet rapidly near the US National Weather Service said that the flash flood emergency has largely ended for parts of Kerr County in south-central Texas Hill Country, about 65 miles (105 km) northwest of San Antonio, following thunderstorms that dumped as much as a foot of rain early on Friday.A flood watch, however, remains in effect until 7 p.m. on Saturday from the San Antonio-Austin, Texas, region, with scattered showers expected throughout the day, said Allison Santorelli, a meteorologist with the NWS Weather Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland. President Donald Trump said on Friday that "we'll take care of them," when asked about federal aid for the disaster.
Axios
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Axios
What to expect for July 4 weather: Storms and heat
Your July 4 fireworks and barbecues may be indoors this year — depending on the weather. Why it matters: Scorching hot temperatures and widespread thunderstorms may disrupt your festivities or cause travel delays for the record-number of people hitting the road this holiday weekend. Here's on the menu for July 4 weather. What to expect for July 4th weather Zoom out: Much of the United States will see clear skies for fireworks. But it might be hot. Like, really hot. Parts of the Upper Plains will see temperatures surge 10 to 20 degrees above average on Thursday and Friday, according to NOAA's weather outlook for the weekend. A cold front will push that hot air to the Great Lakes and Appalachians over the weekend. Parts of Minnesota are under a heat advisory, with the heat index near 100 degrees. The Southeast will also see higher temperatures, according to NOAA, and triple digit temperatures are expected in parts of Texas. What they're saying: Bryan Jackson, a meteorologist at the NWS Weather Prediction Center, told Axios that those in Wisconsin, Minnesota and the upper Midwest should stay weather aware due to the heat. The other side: The Western U.S. will face below average temperatures caused by breezes off the Pacific Ocean, according to NOAA. "It's still 104 in Phoenix, but that's below normal," Jackson said. Areas of the Northeast — including Philadelphia, Boston and New York City — as well as North Dakota are under threat from storms to end the week, too. But "sunny, summer conditions" and "pretty great weather" are on tap for the Northeast this weekend, Jackson said. Travel delays for July 4 are possible Context: AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically for the July 4 holiday period (defined as June 28 through July 6). TSA expects over 18.5 million travelers to be screened from July 1 to July 7. "This year, we're seeing strong demand for road trips, flights, and cruises, especially with the holiday falling on a Friday," Debbie Haas, vice president of AAA Travel, said in a statement. "This is allowing travelers to extend their getaways and make lasting memories with loved ones." Yes, but: Rain could cause travel delays. Sections of the Southwestern U.S. — Texas, New Mexico and Arizona — will face downpours Thursday and Friday, according to NOAA's weather outlook. A frontal system could develop into a tropical storm off the coast of Florida, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. Flashback: Showers and thunderstorms boomed in Florida, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., earlier this week. Congress was even worried about travel headaches ahead of the vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill." Thunderstorms caused ground stops in New York City, and Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. July 4 fire warnings What to know: Parts of Oregon, Idaho, Nevada and Utah are facing red flag warnings, according to the National Weather Service's weather outlook.
Newsweek
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Dangerous Flash Flooding Could Hit US Capital: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Tuesday forecast issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts excessive rainfall in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, which could potentially develop into flash flooding. Up to 3 inches of rain could fall in the Washington, D.C., area, NWS meteorologist Kevin Witt told Newsweek, and there's a chance for higher amounts. "We've been getting a lot of rain lately, so flooding is definitely a possibility," he said. Why It Matters A slow-moving frontal boundary will bring multiple rounds of rain showers and thunderstorms with the risk of flash flooding across the Upper Mid-Atlantic, the Ohio Valley, and the Central Appalachians on Tuesday, the NWS said in a forecast. NWS offices across the region have already issued flood watches and hazardous weather outlooks. What To Know A forecast map shared by the NWS Weather Prediction Center shows a moderate risk area, where there is at least a 40 percent chance of excessive rainfall, located in northern Virginia, far eastern West Virginia, Maryland, northern Delaware, southern Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. An excessive rainfall outlook from the NWS Weather Prediction Center shows a moderate risk for Washington, D.C. An excessive rainfall outlook from the NWS Weather Prediction Center shows a moderate risk for Washington, D.C. NWS Weather Prediction Center "Heavy rain and numerous instances of flash flooding are likely today across portions of the mid-Atlantic, including major cities and populations between Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) is in effect through tonight in these regions," the NWS Weather Prediction Center said in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning. In addition to heavy rain and flash flooding in the D.C. area, damaging winds are also possible, the NWS forecast office for the region warned in a hazardous weather outlook. "Numerous thunderstorms are expected to form and move across the Watch area this afternoon and evening. While thunderstorms will move along at a decent clip, they will be capable of producing very heavy instantaneous rainfall rates, and may exhibit some training motion at times," the office said in a flood watch. "Multiple rounds of thunderstorms may be possible at any single location," the flood watch said. "In total, a widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected, with embedded higher totals of 2 to 5 inches. Flash flooding may occur as a result." Average July rainfall for Washington, D.C., is 4.33 inches, Witt said. The storms are not uncommon for this time of year, as July is still in D.C.'s severe weather season. What People Are Saying The NWS office for Washington, D.C., on Tuesday morning on X, formerly Twitter: "An active weather day is expected today, with threats for both flash flooding and severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the area, and many of the same locations are in a Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms from [Storm Prediction Center]." NWS in a Tuesday forecast: "Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect." What Happens Next The flood watches across the area are expected to remain in place through Tuesday evening or late Tuesday night, depending on the location. No hazardous weather is expected from Wednesday through Saturday, according to the hazardous weather outlook.
