USA heatwave map for June 27, 2025

Prolonged heat wave causes two deaths in Texas and Missouri, United States

Two heat-related deaths were reported in Texas and Missouri between June 21 and 23, 2025, as a prolonged and intense heat wave driven by a persistent heat dome engulfed large parts of the central and eastern United States. Extreme heat will linger in the Ohio Valley through Friday, then we will finally see some relief from the heat this weekend.

Storm damage in Sabinal, Uvalde County, Texas on June 11, 2025. Credit: Roy N Bel Llanes

State of disaster declared as storms rip through Sabinal, Texas

A state of disaster was declared for the city of Sabinal in Uvalde County, Texas on June 11, 2025, following intense storms that caused widespread damage. The National Weather Service stated that the damage was most likely caused by straight-line winds, not a tornado.

satellite image of texas with rainfall radar at 0750 utc on june 11 2025

Multiple rounds of storms forecast to impact southern Plains through Friday

A moist low-level jet interacting with outflow boundaries will drive widespread showers and thunderstorms across the southern Plains through June 13, 2025. The heaviest rainfall is expected in east-central Texas, where 50–100 mm (2–4 inches) is forecast, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 150 mm (6 inches).

lubbock tx june 5 2025 by live storms media

Intense supercell produces multiple tornadoes and flooding west of Lubbock, Texas

A powerful supercell thunderstorm produced multiple tornadoes across eastern New Mexico and West Texas on June 5, 2025, prompting tornado warnings and emergency alerts for Lubbock County and Texas Tech University. While the tornadoes passed west and northwest of the city, the storm caused significant flooding, power outages, and property damage in the Lubbock area. One injury was reported in Hockley County.