National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association

Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Texas, leading to at least two deaths, hundreds of rescues, and significant infrastructure damage. Over 50 people were rescued in Ozona, a bridge collapsed in Uvalde County, and nearly a trillion gallons of water fell on three counties. A resident described the danger of floodwaters, emphasizing the risk of being swept away.

Texas Hill Country experienced severe flooding again, with the Guadalupe River rising rapidly and causing high-water rescues, road closures, and at least one death. This marks the second consecutive year of devastating floods in the region, fueled by heavy rainfall and topography that exacerbates flash flooding.

Elliot Sudal, a veteran angler, reeled in a nearly nine-foot white shark off Massachusetts and removed the hook from its mouth before releasing it. White sharks are protected species in the U.S., requiring immediate release if accidentally caught. Sudal demonstrated the process in a video, emphasizing quick and safe handling.

FEMA acting administrator Robert Fenton emphasized that disaster response starts with local and state governments during a visit to the National Hurricane Center. Miami-Dade County officials expressed readiness for the hurricane season, which has a 55% chance of being below normal.

A 40-ton fin whale has died off the coast of Washington state amid a wave of strandings. The fin whale is the second-largest animal in the world. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association reported the incident.