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News Articles: weather

This GOES-19 GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:46 EDT and provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, shows a tropical weather system over the Florida Panhandle.

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  • Weather

Gulf Coast braces for flooding as storm builds into possible tropical depression

The weather system moving across the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday was showing a greater chance of becoming a tropical depression as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast.

July 17, 2025
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  • The Associated Press
People swim in the Blanco River by a low water crossing on River Road across from 7A Ranch in Wimberley, Texas, on July 9.

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  • National

10 years ago, a flood devastated this Texas town. The road to recovery has been long

Wimberley, Texas, was the site of a devastating flash flood on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Now, 10 years later, the town has rebuilt with such floods in mind — but still feels the emotional effects.

July 16, 2025
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By:
  • Kat Lonsdorf
This image made from video shows cars submerged in floodwaters in Rahway, NJ., on July 14.

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  • Weather

Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast

Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas as downpours moved through the region.

July 15, 2025
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By:
  • The Associated Press
An undated photo shows Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim of Grand Canyon, Ariz. A wildfire has destroyed the lodge.

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  • National

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

A park official said the visitor center, the gas station, a waste water treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing were among the 50 to 80 structures lost.

July 13, 2025
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  • The Associated Press
Vehicles sit submerged as a search and rescue worker looks through debris from the early July flash flooding in Hunt, Texas.

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  • Weather

What should you do in a flash flood? Expert safety tips for before, during and after

Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance.

July 10, 2025
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
First responders search for missing people near Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Saturday.

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  • National

'The worst day of my life': Texas' Hill Country reels as deaths rise due to floods

Dozens of people have died in the Texas Hill Country. Scores of others are missing or unaccounted for. As rescue crews continue to search for victims, those who survived are coping with the loss.

July 07, 2025
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By:
  • Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
KERRVILLE, TEXAS - JULY 04: Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported. (Photo by Eric Vryn/Getty Images)

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  • Weather

How good was the forecast? Texas officials and the National Weather Service disagree

As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the weather forecasts ahead of and during the storm.

July 06, 2025
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By:
  • Joe Hernandez
Men ride in an airboat on the Guadalupe River as they look for missing people in Hunt, Texas, on July 6, 2025, following severe flash flooding that occured during the July Fourth holiday weekend.

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  • National

Texas officials race to find survivors after devastating floods

At least 78 people are reported dead after flooding over the weekend. Meanwhile, residents are advised to be cautious over the next 24 to 48 hours as more rain threatens the area.

July 06, 2025
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  • Chandelis Duster
This image provided by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Chantal forming off the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

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  • Weather

Tropical Storm Chantal brings heavy rains into northeastern South Carolina

Tropical Storm Chantal grew in strength as it approached the southeast U.S. coast. It's forecasted to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Sunday.

July 06, 2025
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  • The Associated Press
Debris and damage is seen at Kerrville River Park near the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Saturday after historic flooding killed dozens of people in the area and left dozens more missing.

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  • News

At least 43 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding and dozens missing from girls camp

Flash flooding slammed the Texas Hill Country overnight on Friday. At least 27 girls from a summer camp next to the Guadalupe River remain missing.

July 05, 2025
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By:
  • Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
  • Vanessa Romo,
  • and 2 more
A man looks out at flooding caused by a flash flood at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Saturday.

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  • National

Here's a timeline of the catastrophic Texas floods

NPR has compiled a timeline of when local, state and federal officials posted warnings on social media as well as the timeline of events as presented by local officials.

July 05, 2025
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By:
  • Gabrielle Emanuel
Satellite image of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26, 2024, via CIRA/NOAA

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  • Climate

Defense Department to cut meteorologists' access to hurricane storm intensity data

When peak hurricane season arrives in August and September, weather forecasters will no longer have access to data used to track a storm’s intensity.

July 02, 2025
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
A scud cloud is shown moving eastward, following the path of the Chattahoochee  River in Northwest Atlanta on July 1, 2025.

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  • Weather

Was this a tornado in Atlanta? No, just a 'scud' cloud, weather experts say

A tubular cloud formation passed by Truist Park in metro Atlanta on Tuesday evening, which prompted fear and speculation on social media.

July 02, 2025
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By:
  • GPB News Staff
In this image from the National Weather Service lightning tracker, the circled area represents a flash that could be associated with a possible meteor sighting in metro Atlanta.

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  • Weather

A meteor? Georgians report sightings of mysterious fireball in the sky

Videos and photos of what appears to be a meteor streaking across the sky are appearing in social media feeds across Georgia this afternoon.

June 26, 2025
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya and
  • GPB News Staff
Lightning strikes in Monticello, Ga., are shown in this July 2008 photo.

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  • News

It's National Lightning Awareness Week. Here's how you can stay safe during severe storms

A weather expert weighs in on tips for avoiding direct and indirect impacts of lightning.

June 26, 2025
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  • Chase McGee
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