Weekly U.S. Weather Review: June 8–14, 2025

Back from birthday week—and back on the radar

We’re back after taking a short birthday-week break with the very first Weekly Weather Review, covering the week of June 8 to June 14, 2025.

Special note: We’ve left behind the hellfire heat of North Texas and now report from Oregon, where the shade actually matters and does its damn job.

Why a Weekly Weather Series?

Because weather is cool, and because weather shapes systems—housing, infrastructure, migration, power, food supply, mental health... you name it.

This isn’t just about storm stats; it’s about understanding what these climate patterns mean for society.

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by last week’s storms, floods, and fires.

The Week's Theme: Too Much Water, Too Much Heat

It was a week of extremes: catastrophic rainfall in some areas, suffocating heat in others. The contrast is becoming a pattern—and it’s not a sustainable one.

Flash Flooding & Storms

San Antonio & South Texas: Historic Floods

San Antonio was hit with a once-in-a-century flood event, receiving nearly 7 inches of rain in under 24 hours—its second-wettest June day since 1885. Floodwaters shut down major roads, submerged vehicles, and tragically claimed 13 lives.

Nearby McAllen, TX, also saw strong storms and winds over 60 mph, knocking out power to tens of thousands.

And in Beaumont, streets and underpasses filled up like bathtubs as 10+ inches of rain overwhelmed drainage systems.

Hail & High Winds

According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center:

• Hail larger than 1 inch in diameter was reported in North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana

• Tropical storm-force winds swept through Texas and Mississippi

• Dryden, TX recorded a wind gust of 93 mph—technically a Category 1 hurricane-equivalent reading

  
  

East Coast Tornado

In Beekmantown, New York, the National Weather Service in Burlington, Vermont confirmed an EF-0 tornado, with winds between 65 and 75 mph. Minimal damage—but a reminder that even low-category storms are unpredictable and disruptive.

Fire Season Begins in the West

Out West, wildfire risk is rapidly rising. In Idaho, a blaze spanning over 75 acres kicked off what officials warn may be a severe fire season due to fast snowmelt and dry vegetation.

We’re holding a full report on Idaho’s wildfires until more details emerge—expect a deeper dive in next week’s review.

Final Thought:

The skies are louder than usual. Whether it’s rainfall records or wind speeds, the data is screaming—but so are communities being displaced, drowned, and burned.

We'll be back next week with another review—tracking what the atmosphere is trying to tell us, and what systems are still failing to listen.