Severe weather affected Chicago and Northwest Indiana, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and a tornado warning that has since expired. The region experienced flight cancellations, wind advisories, and upcoming cold temperatures with snow and wind chills below zero, prompting the opening of a warming center in Aurora. Other parts of the Midwest faced heavier snow and blizzard conditions.
Severe storms and three tropical cyclones have caused extensive destruction across Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, resulting in nearly 1,000 deaths, widespread flooding, infrastructure damage, and significant economic losses, with rescue efforts hampered by damaged infrastructure.
A strong storm system is moving through the Tennessee and Ohio River Valleys, increasing the risk of severe weather, including damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, particularly around the Chesapeake Bay and Delmarva area on Thursday, with heavy rain expected and potential for gusts over 60 mph.
Severe storms, including a confirmed tornado, caused significant damage in Massachusetts on Saturday, with strong winds, hail, and flooding reported across the state, particularly in Central Massachusetts where a tornado touched down in Holden.
Severe thunderstorms caused widespread power outages and damage across the Chicago area, with over 68,000 ComEd customers affected, downed trees, and infrastructure damage, prompting emergency responses and evacuations.
Severe storms in Minnesota on Friday and Saturday brought significant rainfall, with Minneapolis receiving 4.48 inches, causing power outages and street flooding, and more rain expected in the coming days.
A dangerous derecho with wind gusts over 75 mph is expected to form in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, particularly affecting South Dakota and Minnesota, bringing severe storms, hail, tornadoes, and potential flash flooding.
Severe thunderstorms with potential hurricane-force winds and a possible derecho are threatening the Northern U.S. Plains, especially South Dakota and Minnesota, bringing risks of damaging winds, hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding amid extreme heat conditions.
A heat advisory is in effect for most of the region with temperatures feeling like 105-110°F due to tropical humidity. Strong thunderstorms are possible this evening, with more turbulent weather expected over the weekend, including potential severe storms on Saturday and Sunday. A pattern change is anticipated next Thursday bringing cooler temperatures into August.
The U.S. Northeast and Midwest are facing severe weather threats including heavy rainfall, flooding, and dangerous heat conditions, with multiple alerts issued across the regions. Climate change is contributing to increased frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events.
The first half of 2025 saw a record-high $84 billion in global insurance losses due to climate-related disasters like wildfires and storms, marking a new market reality with expectations to surpass $100 billion for the year, significantly impacting insurance carriers worldwide.
Minnesota faces unhealthy air quality with a high AQI in Minneapolis and potential for severe storms, including large hail and gusts, on Sunday, with continued poor air quality and storm risks through Tuesday, followed by calmer weather midweek.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning and flash flood alerts for Washington DC and surrounding areas due to severe thunderstorms expected to bring damaging winds, flooding, and the potential for tornadoes, urging residents to take immediate shelter and stay vigilant.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency across 32 New York counties due to an upcoming multi-day heatwave and severe thunderstorms, with temperatures potentially exceeding 100 degrees and widespread power outages and flooding expected. Emergency response efforts are underway to assist affected areas and ensure public safety.
A severe storm in Central New York caused three deaths, including two children, due to falling trees and extensive damage from heavy rain and strong winds, leading to power outages, road washouts, and a state of emergency in Chenango County.
