Storms drench spots on hot, humid D.C. Saturday
Flash flooding occurred in Prince William and Fairfax counties in Virginia, and in Montgomery County in Maryland, according to first reports reaching the National Weather Service. Water overran roads. Trees toppled in spots.
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Indianapolis Star
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- Indianapolis Star
Hurricane season 2025 may see 4th tropical storm. Will Invest 93L become Dexter? Travel forecast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area of low pressure, now designated as Invest 93L, off the east coast of Florida, and chances for tropical development have increased if you're considering traveling south for summer vacation. Some areas of Florida could see more than 7 inches of rain − according to the National Weather Service − as the system is forecast to move west into the Gulf Tuesday, July 15. Currently, a 40% chance of tropical development exists for the next seven days, and a 30% chance is possible over the next 48 hours. Here's what we know from the National Hurricane Center as of 8 p.m. July 14: At 8 p.m. July 14, the National Hurricane Center said Invest 93L — an area of low pressure located offshore of the east coast of Florida — was producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms primarily south of the center. ➤ Track Invest 93L This system is forecast to move westward across the Florida Peninsula on Tuesday (July 15) and Tuesday night, eventually moving into the northeastern Gulf by the middle part of this week. Environmental conditions appear generally favorable for additional development if the system remains offshore, and a tropical depression could form as the system moves across the northeastern and north-central Gulf by the middle to latter part of this week. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could produce localized flash flooding over portions of Florida and the north-central Gulf coast through the middle to latter portion of this week. Special note about spaghetti models: Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts. The next storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be named Dexter. ➤ Track all active storms There have been three hurricane season storms in 2025, and Invest 93L could be number four. Historically, the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season arrives Aug. 15. The last two named storms of the season — Barry and Chantal — developed earlier than normal. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Short for investigation, the National Hurricane Center uses the term invest for areas of low pressure it is monitoring for potential development into a tropical depression or storm. Invests are not tropical depressions or tropical storms. They're usually clusters of showers and thunderstorms, and just because they've been designated as an invest does not guarantee they'll strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane. Invests run from 90 to 99, followed by a letter: L for the Atlantic basin and E for those in the eastern Pacific. After 99, it starts over again, and the next invest would be 90. Once something has been designated as an invest, specialized data sets and computer models can begin, including scheduling Hurricane Hunter aircraft missions and running spaghetti models. ➤ Excessive rainfall forecast "Regardless of development, an increase in showers and thunderstorms can occur from the Carolinas into Florida and along parts of the Gulf coast which can lead to localized flooding. Rough surf and rip currents can also occur," according to AccuWeather. ➤ How to set up emergency cellphone notifications for flash flood warnings and safety tips ➤ Excessive rainfall forecast "Heavy rainfall with flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas are possible, regardless of development," the National Weather Service Tampa Bay agreed. Expect rain chances in the Tallahassee area to increase Wednesday and Thursday, the National Hurricane Center Tallahassee said. On July 14, damaging wind gusts in the afternoon could accompany strong storms, along with some hail. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Monday, July 14, and could bring frequent lightning, strong winds of 40 to 60 mph and locally heavy downpours, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis expects partly sunny skies, with a high near 87 on Tuesday. However, scattered showers and thunderstorms will arrive mainly after 2 p.m. The chance of precipitation hits 50%, with new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Severe storms are not expected in Central Indiana, according to a hazardous weather outlook. Still, Hoosiers should be reminded that heavy rain and lightning are threats from any storm. An average Atlantic hurricane season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. Here's when this year's named storms have developed, compared to historical averages: Here are the names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, along with how to pronounce them: The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA said. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated:
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Flash flooding swamps Northeast metro areas as extreme rain threatens millions
Millions across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic remain under flash flood watches early Tuesday as slow-moving summer storms brought heavy showers to the East Coast, impacting transportation and leaving people stranded in vehicles on waterlogged roads. Flooding was reported near Newark, New Jersey, New York City, northern Virginia and southern Maryland, according to the National Weather Service, with more rain to come Tuesday. A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey due to ongoing flooding, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday night, warning residents to 'remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary.' The weather service has warned that more rain is expected Tuesday after heavy showers swept east, including across New York City, which experienced its second wettest hour on record Monday night after a little over 2 inches fell between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time. This record is only beat by the approximately three-and-a-half inches of rain recorded during the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021. New York City received a total of 2.64 inches of rain, shattering its previous record for July 14th rainfall set in 1908. Videos on social media showed water gushing onto platforms in New York's subway and flowing through subway cars as passengers crouched on seats. At least one subway station was flooded by the deluge, according to a spokesperson with the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Several trains were also suspended, delayed or rerouted due to the flooding, according to MTA's website. Metro-North Railroad and New Jersey Transit said on their X accounts that they were also experiencing delays due to flooding. Several airports in the New York City area issued temporary ground stops and delays Monday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Impacts to air travel were also reported at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Boston Logan International Airport. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, cars struggled to navigate flooded streets, according to videos on social media, with multiple people needing to be assisted, according to authorities. North Plainfield, New Jersey, Mayor Lawrence La Ronde told CNN affiliate WABC that emergency crews rescued people from at least 30 homes, after streets became completely flooded and were impassable. About 30 people were sheltering overnight at a local community center, he said. Flash flood warnings were extended well in to the evening hours Monday in New Jersey's Essex and Union counties due the rain, according to the National Weather Service. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 16 water rescues were reported in Mount Joy Township Monday afternoon, according to the Mount Joy Fire Department. 'Starting around 2:00 p.m., intense rainfall dropped over 7 inches of rain in less than five hours, overwhelming stormwater infrastructure and inundating portions of the borough,' the fire department said in a Facebook post. 'The west end of town was hardest hit, with reports of over 5 feet of water in some homes.' A photo taken by the Franklin Fire Company showed firefighters conducting a water rescue after occupants became trapped in their vehicle in flood waters. In Virginia, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency late Monday for the cities of Petersburg and Colonial Heights, where upwards of 2-3 inches of rain fell in less than 2 hours. Numerous water rescues were underway in Petersburg, it said in a post on X, as stream gauges surged to flood levels and intense rainfall rates continued. As of early Tuesday morning, more than 200,000 people remained under a flash flood warning. Millions more, including those in the Washington, DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia metro areas, are under a flood watch. Showers began developing Monday morning and dominated the Northeast by the latter half of the day as temperatures rose. The heaviest storms arrived by early evening, threatening rush hour commuters. Much of the area inside the flood watch has seen up to 300% of their normal rainfall over the past two weeks. The recent rainfall, especially in parts of central New York and Pennsylvania over the weekend, has meant the soil is more saturated, raising the risk of severe flooding. Places along the Berkshires in Massachusetts and Binghamton, New York, recorded as much as 4.5 inches of rain over 72 hours. In a typical year, the weather service office in the DC-Baltimore area issues one or two moderate risk rainfall outlooks. This July alone, there have already been three: July 1, 9 and 14. In the past month, there have only been seven days when the DC-Baltimore area wasn't under any excessive rainfall threat. Record-breaking flood events have happened nearly back-to-back in recent weeks, most notably in Texas' Hill Country, where more than 130 people died after catastrophic flooding on July 4. New Mexico, North Carolina and other East Coast states have also seen life-threatening floods and historic rainfall this month. Overwhelming rainfall is becoming more prevalent in a warming world, as rising global temperatures drive weather toward extremes. Hourly rainfall rates have grown heavier in nearly 90% of large US cities since 1970, according to a recent study from the nonprofit research group Climate Central. Storms thrive on warm, moist air, and with the nation approaching peak summer heat, this month has seen the perfect conditions for flooding rain. Heat-driven storms can drop torrential rain and tend to move more slowly and stagnate, as upper-level winds in the atmosphere weaken this time of year. In urban areas, flood risk increases in part due to infrastructure. Many roads, sewers and drainage systems in the US were not designed to handle the kind of extreme rainfall events that are now becoming more common. Concrete and pavement disrupt the natural absorption of water runoff, which keeps rain from soaking into the ground and instead sends it to storm drains that can easily overflow or become clogged with debris. This story has been updated with additional information. CNN's Jillian Sykes, Taylor Romine, Sarah Dewberry and Briana Waxman contributed to this report.
CNN
2 hours ago
- CNN
5 things to know for July 15: Flash flooding, HHS firings, Education lawsuit, Childhood vaccinations, Tariffs
5 Things Storms Vaccines Trump legal casesFacebookTweetLink Follow As Russian forces rained drones and missiles down on Kyiv last week, Ukrainian authorities urged residents to hide in bomb shelters and basements for safety. But one group was undeterred by the danger. A seriously ill child was in desperate need of a new heart, and when one became available, a doctor and his staff made the treacherous 10-mile journey across the capital city to deliver their precious cargo. Here's what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. Millions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region remain under flash-flood warnings this morning. According to the National Weather Service, slow-moving summer storms have already caused flooding in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Maryland, with more rain expected today. New York City experienced its second-wettest hour on record after a little over 2 inches of rain fell between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday. A deluge of water filled at least one Manhattan subway station and several trains had to be suspended, delayed or rerouted. Impacts to air travel were reported at Boston, New York City and Washington, DC, airports. First responders in Pennsylvania conducted at least 16 water rescues and there were reports of more than 5 feet of water in some homes when over 7 inches of rain fell in less than five hours, authorities said. Water rescues also took place in Virginia after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in less than two hours. 'You are hereby notified that you are officially separated from HHS at the close of business on July 14, 2025. Thank you for your service to the American people.' That was the message thousands of federal employees at US health agencies received when they were laid off by email on Monday. Although the job cuts were originally announced on April 1, they were delayed due to a legal battle. However, on July 8, the Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Health and Human Services may move forward with the terminations. The massive reduction in force stems from an executive order President Donald Trump issued in February. A lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday is the latest clash between more than 20 Democratic-led states and the federal government. This case involves the Trump administration's decision to pause or claw back critical funds for educational services. The states are asking the court to lift the administration's freeze on nearly $7 billion that Congress allocated for initiatives including after-school and summer programs, supporting the hiring and retention of teachers in low-income areas and helping immigrant students attain English proficiency. The Department of Education has withheld disbursement of the funding pending a review of how consistent these programs are with Trump's priorities. An estimated 14.3 million children remain completely unvaccinated, a new report issued by the World Health Organization and the UN Children's Fund said. Although that figure is down by 171,000 since 2023, too many children remain at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases. An additional 5.7 million children have only partial protection because they may not have received all the recommended doses of certain vaccine series. Public health experts say children living in conflict zones and low-or middle-income countries were particularly vulnerable. In high-income countries, vaccine hesitancy and distrust in institutions have led to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and polio. With President Trump threatening to increase tariffs on two of America's largest trading partners, consumers should prepare to pay more for certain products. Over the weekend, Trump called for 30% levies on the European Union and Mexico starting on August 1 — unless they make trade deals with the US. Although some businesses may absorb the tax themselves, others will have to pass it on to American consumers. Here are some of the items that could be affected: -Alcohol -Fresh fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes and avocados -Medical equipment and surgical supplies -Electronics, such as computers, electrical equipment and audio and video equipment GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. The TSA says excess sweating can set off the Advanced Imaging Technology that's used on air travelers Hard drives containing the tunes — and several other items — were taken from a vehicle rented by the singer's choreographer. Carolina Wilga, 26, also said she was 'beyond grateful to have survived' her ordeal and thanked the people who searched for her. Will such deep discounts bring audiences back to the theater and help revive the movie industry? Theatergoers attending the show, 'The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise,' in Los Angeles last weekend were thrilled when the man himself led an impromptu sing-along. 1,800+That's how many earthquakes have shaken a remote Japanese island in the past three weeks. 'I'm not yours to silence. I never was.' — Comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell, in response to President Trump's post on social media that said he was giving serious consideration to revoking her US citizenship. 🌤️ Check your local forecast to see what you can expect. Tijuana, Mexico, has set a new record for the world's largest margarita. 5 Things AM is edited by CNN's Andrew Torgan.
