A heatwave was predicted to hit parts of the East Coast following powerful storms that caused flooding and fatalities. New York City issued a heat advisory due to stifling temperatures reaching the mid-80s to low 90s, with heat indices potentially exceeding triple digits due to high humidity. Residents were advised to stay hydrated with water and avoid alcohol and sugary drinks that could worsen dehydration.
Cooling centers were opened across the city, including libraries offering air-conditioned spaces for those needing relief from the heat. In other states like Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey, flash flooding caused deaths and continued storm threats loomed over areas in Virginia and Maryland.
The year 2025 has been dubbed “the year of the flood” with an unusual amount of rain and flooding events across the country. Recovery efforts in Central Texas from historic flooding on July 4 were challenged by additional downpours, but a drier and warmer weather pattern was expected to aid search and rescue teams.
Heat index values are expected to reach the low 100s outside of the Hill Country. A powerful storm system is forecast to move across the Midwest on July 16-17, potentially causing flash flooding from the Upper Midwest through the Missouri Valley and into the central Plains. The affected region spans from Nebraska to Michigan, covering metro areas such as Chicago, Milwaukee, and Davenport, Iowa. Additionally, the central High Plains of Colorado may experience damaging winds and large hail, according to the weather service. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring the Gulf for potential tropical development this week. The Southeast region faces the threat of a tropical rainstorm in Central Florida followed by a tropical depression expected to make landfall in Louisiana. Residents in flood-prone areas should be prepared to take action as heavy rain and flooding risks persist.
