• Heavy rainfall and flash flooding forecast across Texas, the Gulf Coast, and the Appalachians

    ByRishav Kothari

    A Slight Risk area for excessive rainfall remains in effect across southeast Texas, the central Gulf Coast, and parts of the Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians where slow-moving thunderstorms may produce flash flooding over saturated ground through May 27. Deep Gulf moisture and a slow-moving weather pattern are forecast to fuel multiple rounds of heavy rain from southeast Texas to the central Appalachians, increasing the risk of flash flooding in vulnerable areas through late week

  • Hydrothermal venting at residential property prompts evacuations in El Salitre, Michoacán, Mexico

    ByTeo Blašković

    Authorities in Michoacán, Mexico, evacuated a residence and nearby homes and suspended classes at a nearby preschool after hot water, steam, mud, and gases vented from the ground at a residential property in the community of El Salitre, municipality of Ixtlán, during the night of May 25–26, 2026. Protección Civil described the phenomenon as hydrothermal activity under assessment.

  • Woman killed after SUV swept away by flash flood in Petal, Mississippi

    ByRishav Kothari

    A woman was killed after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters in Petal, Mississippi, as severe storms triggered widespread flooding across Forrest and Lamar counties on May 25, 2026. Up to 152 mm (6 inches) of rain fell over parts of southern Mississippi, with floodwaters rising up to 3.7 m (12 feet) in Petal at the storm’s peak.

  • Strong M6.9 earthquake hits Antofagasta, Chile

    ByTeo Blašković

    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit Antofagasta, Chile, at 21:52 UTC (17:52 LT) on May 25, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 119.7 km (74.4 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.8 at a depth of 103 km (64 miles).

  • UK records hottest spring day on record as temperatures reach 34.8°C (94.6°F)

    ByRishav Kothari

    A historic heatwave intensified across the UK on May 25, with 13 locations provisionally breaking the country’s all-time May temperature record. Kew Gardens reached 34.8°C (94.6°F), surpassing the previous record of 32.8°C (91.0°F), while temperatures above 30°C (86°F) expanded across large parts of England. Forecasts show the heat persisting into May 26, with London potentially reaching 35°C (95°F).

  • UK forecasts hottest May day on record amid amber heat alerts

    ByRishav Kothari

    The United Kingdom could record its hottest May day in Met Office records on Monday, May 25, with highs forecast to reach 35°C (95°F).  Unusually warm overnight conditions have already set a provisional national daily minimum-temperature record for the month of May.