An Enhanced Risk (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms is in effect across southern and eastern Minnesota, far eastern South Dakota and western Wisconsin, with a Slight Risk (level 2/5) extending into the Mid-Atlantic region, including parts of eastern Virginia, on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Extreme heat and humidity will affect large portions of the Southeastern United States from July 27 to 31, 2025, with over 30 million people under Level 4 Extreme HeatRisk alerts at the peak of the heatwave.
Severe thunderstorms caused flash floods across the Chicago metropolitan area on Friday, July 25, 2025, with over 150 mm (6 inches) of rainfall reported in Bridgeview within just two hours.
Record rainfall caused flash flooding in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, submerging streets and prompting multiple water rescues.
Flash floods triggered by persistent monsoonal rains prompted multiple water rescues near Ruidoso, New Mexico, on July 24, 2025. The Rio Ruidoso River overflowed its banks at multiple locations after reaching flood stage. Flooding was reported along several routes, including parts of I-40, prompting multiple road closures.
NOAA issued extreme heat alerts for over 90 million people across the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Mid-South on July 21, 2025, as a prolonged, dangerous heat wave continues across central and southeastern United States.
Significant flooding was reported in Downtown Charleston on July 22, 2025, along with salt water flooding that affected Charleston and Colleton County. A potentially fatal multi-vehicle collision was reported along the southbound I-95, prompting the closure of the route through July 22.
Swift-water rescue and one fatality were reported during flash flooding in the Kansas City metro area on July 21, 2025. A woman was saved from Indian Creek in Kansas City, Missouri, while another was found deceased in floodwaters on a trail in Overland Park, Kansas.
A Flash Flood Emergency was issued for central Fayette County, Illinois between 23:08 local time (LT) on July 20, 2025, and 02:15 LT on July 21, after 130–150 mm (5–6 inches) of rain.
A dangerous and long-duration heat wave is forecast to affect large portions of the central and eastern United States from July 20 through August 1, 2025, beginning in the Southeast this weekend and expanding into the Mid-South, Mississippi Valley, and Midwest early next week. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has issued a high confidence outlook for extreme heat, with daily maximum heat index values exceeding 38°C (100°F) and limited overnight cooling.
