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Mayon volcano remained under Alert Level 3 on July 15, 2026, after PHIVOLCS recorded 187 volcanic earthquakes, 398 rockfalls, 10 pyroclastic density current signals, and SO2 emissions averaging 9 028 tonnes/day from the volcano in Albay, Philippines.
Tropical Depression Five-E formed over the eastern Pacific Ocean south of Baja California, Mexico, on July 14, 2026, and intensified into Tropical Storm Elida at 09:00 UTC on July 15. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system is forecast to steadily strengthen over the next several days and become a hurricane by the night of July 16, with peak winds expected to reach 161 km/h (100 mph) by July 17.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) assigned a 100% probability of tropical cyclone formation within the next seven days to disturbance EP96 at 05:00 PDT (12:00 UTC) on July 14, 2026, while raising the 48-hour probability to 90%. A low-pressure circulation with an estimated minimum central pressure of 1 007 hPa had already developed by 08:00 PDT (15:00 UTC), and a tropical depression or tropical storm is expected to form later on July 14 as the system moves west-northwest offshore of southwestern Mexico
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed parts of the New England region under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The greatest threat covers northern New York and northern New England, where thunderstorms are expected to produce widespread damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Forecasters also say that one or two strong tornadoes are possible if conditions develop as expected.
A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall is in effect for parts of south-central Texas through Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026. Repeated thunderstorms threaten are expected to produce life-threatening flash flooding across portions of southwest Texas. Forecast guidance shows a greater than 70% chance of rainfall exceeding 76 mm (3 inches) and a more than 50% chance of totals above 127 mm (5 inches) within the Moderate Risk area, while the National Water Center (NWC) expects considerable flooding impacts to last through Thursday, July 16
A massive dust storm swept across Phoenix and parts of Arizona through Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, 2026. Near zero visibility conditions were reported along the I-10, I-70, and the U.S. 60, creating life threatening travel conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple Dust Storm Warnings and severe weather alerts as winds of up to 64 km/h (40 mph) drove the wall of dust across central Arizona.
Torrential thunderstorms caused severe flash flooding across the Del Rio community in Cocke County, Tennessee, on July 11, 2026, triggering landslides, damaging roads and properties, and prompting the rescue of five people. Nearly 300 electricity customers lost service.
Dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat is forecast to peak through July 14, 2026, across the western and north-central United States. Billings, Montana, already shattered its all-time temperature record on July 12, while Salt Lake City, Utah, tied for its second-highest reading ever, just short of its own all-time mark. More locations could still challenge records as the heat continues into Tuesday. Very warm nights are adding to the danger by increasing heat stress over several consecutive days.
Typhoon Bavi battered eastern China after making two landfalls in Zhejiang Province late Saturday, July 11, 2026. More than 2.68 million people were relocated in Zhejiang alone ahead of landfall, while rainfall exceeded 300 mm (12 inches) in some areas. As the system moved northward, severe flooding submerged roads under more than 2 m (6.6 feet) of water in parts of Hebei, stranded approximately 1 800 people and disrupted railway services in Liaoning, while 46 rivers nationwide exceeded warning levels.
Authorities in Missouri recovered the body of a woman on July 11, 2026. The victim was reportedly swept away by floodwaters on July 10 as catastrophic flooding struck much of southeastern Missouri. Over 30 cm (12 inches) of rainfall was recorded in parts of the region in 24 hours, while the Black River rose to record heights. Hundreds of rescues were conducted across the state, with the relief operation still ongoing.
