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Severe Weather Threatens Southern U.S. with Flash Flooding and Tornadoes on Memorial Day

Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms are impacting Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, with travel disruptions and safety warnings in effect.

Travelers wait in line at Miami International Airport during Memorial Day weekend on May 24, 2025.
A man runs down the sidewalk along Commerce Street while heavy rain fall in downtown Dallas, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of North Texas through this afternoon. (Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
A vehicle drives through heavy rain on a highway during Hurricane Beryl on July 8, 2024, in Houston, Texas.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Texas and Louisiana, including Shreveport, with risks of high winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.
  • Flash flood warnings are active in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, with heavy rainfall causing dangerous conditions in low-lying areas and poor drainage zones.
  • Shreveport Regional Airport has already recorded 2.18 inches of rain, with additional rainfall expected to exacerbate flooding risks through Monday night.
  • Travel disruptions are widespread, with delays reported at major airports, including Dallas-Ft. Worth International, and potential highway closures due to flooding.
  • Residents are urged to stay indoors, avoid driving on flooded roads, and remain alert for rapidly changing conditions as severe weather continues into the evening.