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United States severe weather update: Flash flooding is occurring in Medina, Bexar, and Kendall counties in Texas with multiple inches of rain reported, high water rescues in progress, and moderate flooding forecast for Cibolo Creek. A prior warning in Clark County, Arkansas, has been canceled.
Two earthquakes above magnitude 4 struck Southern California in less than 24 hours, centered in Kern County. No injuries or damage reported; authorities urge use of earthquake early warning systems.
New Zealand will attend a US summit hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio focused on far-left terrorism, as invitations were sent to more than 60 countries amid broader national security developments.
US senators released a revised Russia sanctions bill lowering the tariff threat on major Russian energy buyers including India and China from 500% to 100%, as the Trump administration presses allies on defense spending, hosts a global summit on far-left terrorism and faces Democratic divisions over Israel funding.
A new heatwave is sweeping the United States and Canada with temperatures forecast to reach 102F in Washington DC. It follows a deadly July 4th heat event linked to climate change, while flash floods hit parts of Texas.
President Trump states the US will completely decimate Iran if it attempts to assassinate him, as Washington demands Tehran ensure open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following recent strikes and a collapsed ceasefire.
The United States is sending two aircraft carrier groups toward Iran as President Trump weighs a new blockade, while issuing fresh sanctions linked to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and facing domestic criticism over a reported NYC official meeting with Iran’s UN ambassador.
Multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are in effect for parts of Missouri and Kansas with 60 mph winds, hail, and risks of damage to roofs, siding, and trees as of early morning CDT.
US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over after recent strikes and counterattacks, blasting Iranian leaders while speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara on July 8, 2026.
Current United States severe weather includes Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in South Dakota, Flood Warnings in Connecticut from heavy rain, and Red Flag Warnings for critical fire weather across central Utah zones.
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