This summer has seen a tragic rise in deadly flash floods across the U.S., with climate scientists linking these extreme weather events to human-caused climate change. As humidity levels soar, the conditions for catastrophic rainfall become increasingly prevalent.
The Madre Fire has rapidly expanded in central California, becoming the largest wildfire of 2023 just before the July Fourth holiday. With evacuation orders in place and containment at only 10%, communities face increasing risks as dry, hot weather fuels the flames.
SpaceX has successfully deployed 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, marking its 420th launch. The mission faced weather challenges but concluded with a successful booster landing on a droneship.