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Midwest and West Brace for Severe Storms and Flooding Threat
24 Aug
Summary
- Monsoonal flow to bring heavy rains and thunderstorms from Colorado to Texas
- Flooding concerns due to below-average soil moisture levels
- Extreme heat warnings remain in effect across the Southwest and Northwest
As of August 24th, 2025, a significant weather event is unfolding across the Midwest and Western United States. According to the National Weather Service, a "monsoonal flow" is expected to sweep across the region, bringing the potential for severe storms and flooding.
The first round of storms is forecast to develop as far west as eastern California, Nevada, and Utah on August 24th. However, the more serious flooding concerns involve the heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted to move from eastern Colorado through the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles into Kansas and Oklahoma. These storms could then advance into eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas before weakening late on August 25th.
Meteorologists warn that the heavy rain, combined with soil moisture levels well below the historical average, could result in less efficient absorption and more runoff, increasing the risk of flash flooding. A second, potentially more dangerous flood threat is also expected to start on August 27th, with multiple rounds of rain targeting some of the same locations.
Despite the stormy weather, AccuWeather suggests that Labor Day events may still be able to go on as planned, as the forecast indicates the threat could move farther east later in the week. However, extreme heat warnings and watches remain in effect across parts of the Desert Southwest, California, Washington, and Oregon, with little nighttime relief expected.
