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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed on a slow path toward the Caribbean and is not expected to strengthen into a hurricane, though its rainfall could affect the Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. The name Dolly is a coincidence with the late Dolly Parton, and the article notes that NOAA forecasts 8–14 tropical storms this season, with 3–6 potentially becoming major hurricanes.
Five tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana during a Tuesday derecho, pushing the 2026 Chicago-area tornado total to 70—the most on record since records began— with twisters ranging EF-0 to EF-2 (including Oswego, Wilmington, eastern Will County near Monee-Crete-St. John, southern Cook/Will County border near Orland Park–Munster, and Mokena/Tinley Park). National Weather Service surveys confirmed all five, amid widespread wind damage across the region; one Orland Park animal hospital reported temporary closure due to storm damage. The previous annual record was 63 tornadoes in 2024.
A weather system is forecast to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the NYC area Monday, with rainfall rates potentially exceeding 1 inch per hour and most areas receiving 0.5–2 inches; flood watches are in effect for parts of New Jersey, and forecasters warn of possible damaging winds and localized flash flooding. Residents should monitor updates and avoid driving through floodwaters.
A massive heat dome is enveloping much of the central and eastern U.S., with more than 42 million people under heat alerts. Temperatures in some locations climb toward 100–120°F, including a 119°F reading near Tecopa, California, and heat index values around 120°F in parts of the Southwest. The National Weather Service warns the heat is dangerous and urges hydration and cooling, while relief is expected by the end of the week as a cold front moves in.
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes formed in New Jersey during Tuesday’s storms—touched down in Stanhope, Lower Berkshire Valley, Pine Brook, and Cape May after a waterspout moved ashore—producing downed trees and flash flooding but limited property damage as crews surveyed the aftermath.
An EF-1 tornado with winds up to about 100 mph touched down on San Antonio’s far north side, crossing I-10 between The Dominion and Shavano Park and dissipating soon after. The storm damaged an apartment complex near UTSA Boulevard, tore at storefronts in the La Cantera area, toppled trees, and produced other damage as part of a broader Central Texas severe weather event; the National Weather Service issued warnings as crews assessed the damage.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Boerne and southern Kendall County through 8:15 p.m. after heavy rains caused widespread flooding, road closures (River Road and Main Street) and multiple rescues. A temporary shelter was set up at the Boerne ISD Central Offices (235 Johns Road, enter via Lohmann Street). Residents are urged to seek higher ground, avoid flooded roadways, and heed warnings as the situation remains life-threatening through the afternoon.
A brutal U.S. heat wave has killed at least 24 people over the past week as about 40 million people remain under heat alerts; New Jersey reported 22 heat-related deaths, with additional fatalities in Illinois and Mississippi, illustrating how climate change is intensifying extreme heat. The National Weather Service warns cooler, potentially stormy conditions will spread later this week, though the Southeast will stay hot.
Forecasters warned New York City to expect multiple rounds of heavy rain and severe flash flooding, with potential rainfall of up to two inches per hour and as much as six inches in the worst spots. The flood watch extends into Tuesday morning, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani activated the city’s Flash Flood Emergency Plan as departments prep catch basins and emergency crews. Residents are urged to limit travel during peak rainfall, check on neighbors, and stay indoors during strong winds and thunderstorms, following a weekend heat wave that left the city scorching.
From the Midwest to the East Coast, a heat wave has produced record-high temperatures across 21 states, with the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast poised for the peak. Heat alerts cover about 105 million people, and there will be little relief at night as many more temperature records could be set through the weekend.
A dangerous heat dome will intensify over the Eastern United States this week, driving triple-digit temperatures across the Midwest and East with little overnight relief and the potential for hundreds of records to fall.
Millions from the Midwest to the Northeast will endure a dangerous heat wave as a heat dome peaks around Friday, with many areas hitting 100°F or more and humidity driving heat indices around 110°F; nights will stay unusually warm, threatening health and amplifying risk of heat-related illness. More than 100 million people face major to extreme heat risk this week, with hundreds of daily and overnight temperature records potentially broken as outdoor Fourth of July events unfold and travel continues.
Forecasters warn of a dangerous, possibly record-setting heat wave across much of the Central and Eastern U.S. from late June through the July 4 weekend, with triple-digit heat indices and very warm overnight lows, prompting heat-safety guidance to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and protect vulnerable populations.
The National Weather Service confirms a tornado hit Franklin County, Indiana overnight, peaking at EF2 strength near Drewersburg. A damage survey is planned for Florence, Aurora, and Grant County as investigators continue to map the tornado’s path and speed.
The National Weather Service confirmed a preliminary EF1 tornado with peak winds around 110 mph touched down in Jefferson and Scott counties, Indiana, during overnight storms that brought damaging winds and heavy rain across Kentuckiana; storm surveys will determine tornado specifics and path, as damage reports continue to come in.