Texas storms prompt canceled flights as north-east heatwave comes to a close
Severe storms in Texas have led to hundreds of flight cancellations and flash flood warnings. Meanwhile, the northeastern United States is experiencing a dramatic cooldown after breaking heat records. Meteorologists warn that this unstable weather pattern is affecting agriculture and water levels in the region.
- ▪Nearly 150 flights were canceled or delayed at Dallas Fort Worth international airport on Wednesday.
- ▪The National Weather Service predicts at least 1 inch of rain in North Texas from Wednesday through Friday.
- ▪Temperatures in New York City reached a high of approximately 92F on Tuesday before a significant drop.
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People play in the fountains by the East River during a heat advisory in Brooklyn, New York, on 19 May 2026. Photograph: Adam Gray/APView image in fullscreenPeople play in the fountains by the East River during a heat advisory in Brooklyn, New York, on 19 May 2026. Photograph: Adam Gray/APUS weatherTexas storms prompt canceled flights as north-east heatwave comes to a closeFlash flood warnings and school closures in Texas as the US north-east breaks heat records before a dramatic cooldownEdward HelmoreWed 20 May 2026 09.57 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 09.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHundreds of flight cancellations have been reported in Texas as storms roll over the state, leading to flash flood warnings and school closures, while punishingly high temperatures in the…
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