The Gulf has been virtually untouched this hurricane season. The absence of activity has allowed the water to become incredibly warm, priming the Gulf for fast-developing storms as we head into the middle to end of hurricane season. | AccuWeather

Lorena could bring dangerous flash flooding to parts of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arizona, depending on its track over the next few days. ⁣http://bit.ly/4m0dnNF | AccuWeather

Nearly 17,000 lightning strikes hit California in 24 hours, sparking wildfires across the state, including the 6-5 Fire, which tore through a historic Gold Rush community in Tuolumne County. ⁣https://bit.ly/3UX7DJD | AccuWeather