National Weather Headlines and Updates – July 22, 2025

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Dangerous Heat Continues Across Central and Southern U.S.

A dangerous and prolonged heat wave is expected to continue across portions of the Central and Southeast United States through July.1 Various areas are under Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings.2

Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Concurrently with the heat in the south, the Northern Plains are experiencing severe weather and heavy rain.3

Gulf Coast Braces for Tropical Rain, Possible Tropical Depression

A weather system moving across Florida and into the northeastern and northern Gulf of Mexico has the potential to develop into a tropical depression.4 Regardless of intensification, heavy downpours are expected to cause flooding, especially near the coast in states like Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. This system would be named Tropical Storm Dexter if it develops.5

Invest 94L in the Atlantic Being Monitored

A new disturbance, Invest 94L, has been designated in the Main Development Region of the Atlantic Basin, between Africa and the Caribbean islands, and is being watched for potential development.6

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Activity

Just six weeks into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, three tropical storms have already developed: Andrea, Barry, and Chantal.7 Chantal made landfall in South Carolina last week and its remnants caused flooding in North Carolina.8 NOAA previously forecasted an above-normal season with 13 to 19 named storms.9


Disclaimer: This information was researched and curated with the assistance of AI, but reviewed and verified by a human.