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Storms spawned tornadoes in Atlantic Beach (Long Island) and Dover, Delaware, injuring one person, damaging beach clubs, and triggering flood rescues, with a state of emergency lifted in Dover and widespread road flooding affecting Queens and Jersey City.
The D.C. region could see heavy thunderstorms Monday with the potential for flash flooding, especially south of I-66, though rainfall coverage is expected to be lower than Sunday. Temperatures will reach the mid- to upper-80s with heat indices in the 90s, and a heat alert is in effect for the District. Storms may bring down trees and power outages, with unsettled weather continuing into midweek before a brighter pattern returns.
Muggy conditions persist in Boston as a First Alert for heavy rain arrives for Monday; expect rain most of the day with localized flash flooding possible as moisture from the south streams in; temps will stay in the low-to-mid 80s under a cloudy sky, with the heaviest rain timing still being refined.
A potent thunderstorm system will sweep from the Plains into the Great Lakes and then toward the Northeast, bringing damaging winds up to about 85 mph, hail, and heavy rain that could trigger flash flooding and travel disruptions along the I-95 corridor from New York City to Raleigh; wet conditions are expected to linger Buffalo to Boston through Tuesday, with severe weather possible in New England by Wednesday. Separately, heat indices of 105–115 F are forecast across much of the central and southern U.S.
Heavy thunderstorms moved through the Albuquerque metro, triggering life-threatening flash flooding as Embudo Arroyo rose above 10 feet. Floodwaters were reported in low-lying and flood-prone areas across Albuquerque and nearby communities (Los Ranchos, North Valley, Sandia Heights, South Valley, Alameda), with rainfall totals around 0.5–1.5 inches and the potential for more. The warning also covers I-40 (mile markers 157–168) and I-25 (mile markers 222–233).
Bertha, the season’s second named storm, strengthened over the Gulf and is forecast to bring tropical-storm conditions from the Florida Panhandle to southeastern Louisiana over the next several days. Forecasters expect heavy rain (2–4 inches, up to 6 inches in isolated spots), potential storm surge up to 4 feet, and flash flooding risks, with tropical storm warnings and watches in effect as the system tracks northwest toward landfall possible in southeast Louisiana midweek.
New York City is bracing for two storms on Tuesday, starting around noon and lasting until about 10 p.m., bringing heavy rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph. A second round could hit in the early evening, with the potential for several inches of rain and a higher flood risk, plus possible hail and a small tornado threat (tornado risk remains low). The system could offer some heat relief, but lingering wildfire smoke may return depending on wind patterns; Wednesday has roughly a 50% chance of more rain, and the rest of the week is expected to be mild and drier with temperatures in the 70s to mid-80s.
A storm system will threaten more than 40 million people across the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas this weekend, bringing damaging winds and potential flash flooding; Saturday brought heavy rain, 70 mph gusts, and about 240,000 power outages, with a Flash Flood Warning issued for all NYC boroughs. Gov. Mikie Sherrill urged travelers to plan ahead as the system moves south Sunday, with a Level 2 out of 5 severe-threat expanding to eastern North Carolina and Virginia and rainfall possibly reaching 1–3 inches in spots, with the pattern expected to continue into Monday.
Invest 91L in the Gulf became Tropical Depression Two on July 19, with forecasts suggesting it could strengthen to a tropical storm and a Tropical Storm Watch issued for parts of the Florida Panhandle. The main threat is heavy rain and potential flash flooding along the northern Gulf Coast, with watches possible for Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The Air Force Hurricane Hunters will investigate later today, though Saharan dust and wind shear could limit development. Forecasters show an 80% formation chance in the next 48 hours to seven days, and residents should monitor updates as the system evolves.
A potent storm system will bring Saturday severe weather to the tri-state, with the National Weather Service rating the risk at level 2 of 5; threats include damaging winds, hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding, with 3–4 inches of rain possible. The greatest risk is in the Poconos, Catskills, and New Jersey, but the threat extends toward NYC, Long Island, and coastal Connecticut. Conditions are expected to improve Sunday, with the World Cup final in New Jersey still on.
Flash flooding in Madison County prompts officials to warn residents to avoid driving through standing water; travel restrictions are in place, emergency crews are conducting water rescues, and 911 call volume is high as responders work to keep people safe.
Forecasters warn a multi-state bout of heavy rain and severe storms could affect over 88 million people across the Midwest and northern Plains this week, bringing up to 8 inches of rain, risks of flash flooding, large hail and possible tornadoes, with dangerous flooding threats extending from Missouri and Illinois to Tennessee and Alabama; the weekend storms already caused damage and a death in New York City as winds toppled trees and flooded streets.
Houston is bracing for more heavy rain and thunderstorms from Saturday evening through Memorial Day, with a continued Stage 2 flood alert due to high atmospheric moisture and the potential for storm training. Rain totals so far have varied widely, and forecasters expect roughly 2–4 more inches across the area next week, with isolated higher amounts and a real risk of flash flooding in repeatedly affected areas.
Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources as a large storm system threatens most of Texas through Monday with 75 mph winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes, plus heavy rainfall that could trigger flash flooding (3–6 inches widely, isolated totals up to 10 inches). State assets—including swiftwater boats, urban search-and-rescue teams, helicopters, debris-clearing crews, and utility monitors—have been mobilized to aid local officials, with residents urged to monitor forecasts and avoid flooded roads as the system shifts toward the South and Southeast Texas coasts.
A weekend storm outbreak threatens tornadoes, damaging winds, and flash floods for about 38 million people from North Texas to Michigan, with the highest tornado risk in the Upper Mississippi Valley (Iowa, Wisconsin, northern Illinois); 12 million in the Ohio Valley/eastern Great Lakes face severe thunderstorms, and rainfall could reach 1–2 inches per hour, fueling flash flooding. Missouri declared a state of emergency as authorities brace for winds over 80 mph and heavy rain, while much of the eastern-central U.S. experiences heat ahead of a cold front that will bring cooler air later.