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U.S. Weather Update 7.16.26

| July 16, 2026 | By

Widespread, life-threatening considerable flash flooding is expected in south-central Texas through at least Friday. Catastrophic river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes are expected in the Texas Hill Country. Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across much of the Great Lakes region into the Northeast U.S. with Air Quality Alerts in effect.

 
 
Flood Advisory included but not limited to:  Texas, Iowa, Louisiana, and Illinois.
 
Flood Watch included but not limited to: Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, and Texas.
 
Dense Fog Warning included but not limited to: Montana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
 
 

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