1. Tropical Threat Brewing for Florida and the Gulf Coast (Potential Tropical Storm Dexter):
- An area of low pressure, designated as Invest 93L, located offshore the east coast of Florida, is showing increasing signs of development.1 It is forecast to move westward across the Florida Peninsula today and into the northeastern Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday.2
- Environmental conditions are favorable, and a tropical depression or even Tropical Storm Dexter could form while the system moves across the northeastern and north-central portions of the Gulf later this week.3
- Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected to produce localized flash flooding over portions of Florida and the north-central Gulf Coast through mid-to-late week.
- National Hurricane Center – Atlantic 7-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook (National Hurricane Center)
- Invest 93L Eyes Gulf Coast As Tropical Moisture Fuels Intense Downpours (FOX Weather – YouTube)
- Florida in bull’s-eye for heavy rains as developing system could become tropical trouble (FOX Weather)
2. Texas & New Mexico Grapple with Deadly Flood Aftermath, Renewed Concerns in Texas:
- Texas: Central Texas continues to deal with the aftermath of catastrophic and deadly flooding.4 While search and recovery efforts persist, renewed rounds of heavy rain are impacting the state, causing further flash flooding and complicating recovery efforts on already saturated ground.5 The death toll from the initial floods is over 100, and hundreds remain missing.6
- New Mexico: The mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, is still reeling from historic and deadly flash flooding that tragically claimed at least three lives, including two young children.7 The flooding was significantly worsened by recent wildfire burn scars.
3. Severe Thunderstorm Threat for the Plains; Flash Flood Potential in the Mid-Atlantic:
- Central Plains: Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains, accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail.
- Mid-Atlantic/Northeast: Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms continue to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with a potential for flash flooding.8
- National Weather Service – Latest Weather (National Weather Service)
- Severe Weather Warnings & Watches – AccuWeather (AccuWeather)
4. Heat and Wildfire Concerns in the West; Persistent Heat in the East:
- Western U.S.: Heat is building across the Western U.S., with concerns for extreme heat and increasing wildfire danger. A fast-moving wildfire recently destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other structures on the park’s North Rim, forcing its closure for the season.9
- Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures (AP News)
- National Fire News | National Interagency Fire Center (National Interagency Fire Center)
- Eastern U.S.: Much of the Eastern U.S. continues to experience widespread high heat and oppressive humidity, with “feels like” temperatures frequently reaching 100°F or higher. Heat advisories and warnings remain in effect in various regions.10
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