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Baltimore area remains under a Flood Watch as slow‑moving, locally heavy thunderstorms are expected July 6, following yesterday’s storms that dumped substantial rainfall and produced strong winds in parts of the region; temperatures linger in the 80s, with a marginal risk of severe weather, and showers are forecast to develop this afternoon and continue through the week.
England's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico was thrown into limbo by reports FIFA might move the kickoff six hours earlier due to storms, triggering anger from the FA and the Mexican federation. After hours of talks and mixed messages, FIFA reversed course and kept the original 18:00 local time (01:00 BST) start. The chaotic episode raised questions about fan travel, logistics, and altitude effects on players, but the match will proceed at the planned time.
Strong thunderstorms move through Central New York, ushering in an extreme heat event with temperatures potentially near 100°F, with near-record highs forecast for the Syracuse area.
Thunderstorms and heavy overnight rain flooded parts of London, triggering two lightning-caused house fires and widespread travel disruption as Heathrow terminals faced flooding and key lines (the Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express) operated with delays or reduced services. The London Fire Brigade logged roughly 400 calls and warned drivers to avoid floodwater, with affected areas including Twickenham, Richmond and Balham, ahead of a forewarned, record-approaching heat spell and a rare red heat alert around 40C for England.
A waterlogged tropical disturbance near Texas has a 60% chance of developing into a tropical storm and could dump heavy rain from eastern Texas to the Carolinas. Flood watches are in effect from Texas to Mississippi as severe thunderstorms move along the Gulf Coast; forecasters warn copious moisture could drench a wide area from Houston to Atlanta and into Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama with significant impacts possible depending on storm development.
A cold front and stalled boundaries trigger multiple flash flood warnings across Central Texas tonight through Monday, with 3-5 inches of rain possible in slow-moving storms; Waco and surrounding counties (McLennan, Milam, Falls, Bell, Coryell) plus Temple are affected, and a flood watch remains in effect. Cooler temperatures are expected next week, and a Gulf disturbance could bring more rain to the coast later.
Storms forced a weather-delayed start for President Trump’s 80th birthday UFC event at the White House, pushing fights from 8 p.m. to about 9 p.m. as a severe thunderstorm watch warned of hail, strong winds and lightning; organizers prepared shelter-in-place plans while attendees, including Trump’s inner circle, watched Diego Lopes knock out Steve Garcia in two rounds the opener, with the event framed by the rain-delay backdrop and weather warnings.
Forecasters warn a new wave of severe storms could sweep from Texas to New England on Thursday, with Chicago and Milwaukee at the center and a heightened risk of tornadoes, hail and damaging winds as a hot, humid air mass fuels the system; heavy rain could trigger flash flooding in cities. More than 250,000 Midwest customers remained without power after Wednesday’s outages, and a Des Moines man died when a tree fell on him; the main threat is expected to move from the Midwest by Friday but linger into the Northeast.
After Wednesday’s damaging storms toppled trees and caused widespread outages, Chicago-area forecasters warn of another round Thursday, with a Level 4 severe-weather risk and a main window 4 p.m.–10 p.m. for damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes; heavy rain could worsen outages that have affected hundreds of thousands, disrupted CTA Yellow Line service, and left some homes and condo buildings in Stickney and Dolton uninhabitable.
England’s friendly with Costa Rica in Orlando was halted by thunderstorms, a reminder that volatile weather could disrupt World Cup 2026 preparations and scheduling. Tuchel said the delay gave a “little taste” of what could happen; NOAA guidelines govern stoppages, and while some US venues have retractable roofs to mitigate storms, repeated delays risk affecting teams’ rhythm and fans’ viewing plans ahead of the tournament.
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has a Forecast First ALERT for Wednesday as much of the state, including the Twin Cities, is under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) for severe thunderstorms. The first round (midnight–5 AM) may form a squall line bringing damaging winds across western Minnesota, followed by a second round (2–5 PM) near I-35 with large hail and possible tornadoes; the morning clouds’ persistence could dampen the threat or push it east to Wisconsin. Highs in the upper 80s and very humid, with cooler, unsettled weather arriving late week.
The Chicago area faces a two-day severe weather threat on Wednesday and Thursday, with most of the region under a Level 3 risk, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin, likely damaging winds and heavy rain, plus a potential tornado risk as a cold front moves in late Thursday; cooler, drier conditions are expected by Friday.
Forecast calls for up to five rounds of severe thunderstorms in Madison from early Wednesday through Thursday, with risks of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and possible flash flooding; a 'destructive' tag could trigger sirens and alerts. Residents should monitor updates, sign up for Dane County emergency notifications, seek interior shelter during warnings, prepare a Go Kit and three days of supplies, stay hydrated in heat, and check on neighbors.
World Cup 2026 in the US/Canada/Mexico faces potential stoppages due to thunderstorms and lightning, following incidents like last year’s Club World Cup delay in Charlotte. The NOAA eight-mile rule stops play when lightning is detected nearby, with a 30-minute countdown that resets after each strike; decisions are made case by case and could include postponement, rescheduling, or abandonment with games restarting on a future date. Southeast US and Gulf Coast cities are most at risk, though stadium roofs can mitigate disruption.
Forecasters warn that strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today east of the Cascades in Oregon and Washington, bringing potential hazards such as damaging winds, large hail, and a tornado risk, with the Columbia River Gorge, The Dalles, Hood River, Bend, and Pendleton among the areas watching for storm development.