Top National Headlines:
- Texas Flooding Catastrophe: Search Continues for Over 170 Missing:1 The devastating and deadly flooding in central Texas remains a dire situation.2 Search and recovery efforts are still very active, with over 170 people reported missing and more than 120 confirmed fatalities, including 39 children.3 The unprecedented rainfall, attributed to moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, dumped several months’ worth of rain in just two days over the Texas Hill Country, leading to a “once-in-a-generation” disaster.4 Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of warnings and emergency response.5 Governor Greg Abbott has launched a new crisis support line for affected Texans.
- More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says (AP News)
- Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far (Texas Tribune)
- Governor Abbott Announces New Crisis Support Line For Texans Affected By Floods (Office of the Texas Governor)
- New Mexico Hit by Deadly Flash Flooding: Historic and “unprecedented” flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico, has tragically claimed at least three lives, including a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy.6 The Rio Ruidoso river swelled to a record 20 feet, with record-breaking rises in water levels.7 The flooding was significantly worsened by recent wildfire burn scars, which severely reduced the ground’s ability to absorb water, leading to rapid runoff.8 The community is now facing another challenging rebuilding effort after previous wildfires and floods.
- As many as 200 homes damaged as officials survey the aftermath of a deadly New Mexico flood (AP News)
- Three Lives Lost in Historic Ruidoso Flash Flooding (Village of Ruidoso Municipal Government)
- New Mexico Village Rebuilds All Over Again After Record-Breaking Flash Flood (Insurance Journal)
- Severe Weather Threat Across Central U.S. and Midwest: Strong thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Central Plains and Midwest through Friday morning.9 Primary threats include damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall. The Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa, and a Tornado Watch is in effect for eastern Nebraska.
- National Weather Service – Latest Weather (National Weather Service)
- All Severe Weather Outlooks for the next 8 days (SevereWeatherOutlook.com)
Other Notable Headlines:
- Persistent Heat and Humidity: Widespread high heat and oppressive humidity continue to impact much of the Eastern U.S. and the Southwest. “Feels like” temperatures are frequently reaching 100°F or higher, leading to heat advisories and warnings in various regions.
- National Weather Service – Warnings & Advisories (National Weather Service)
- Atlantic Hurricane Season Mid-Season Forecast Update: Colorado State University has released an updated forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.10 They have slightly trimmed their predictions due to anticipated high levels of Caribbean wind shear, which can inhibit tropical development. Despite this, they still anticipate a slightly above-average season and a slightly above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the U.S. coastline and in the Caribbean.11
- CSU Hurricane Season Forecast Adjusted to ‘Slightly’ Above Normal (Insurance Journal)
- FORECAST OF ATLANTIC HURRICANE ACTIVITY FOR 2025 (PDF) (Colorado State University)
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