Mostly sunny and mid-70s Wednesday. Boaters: Small Craft Advisory through 8 PM.

Patchy fog and a few early showers in Baltimore; highs near 85°F today. Storm chances increase Thursday–Friday with heavier rain and gusts possible.

Patchy fog will slow Wednesday's commute in Columbus, then give way to highs near 90–91°F. Showers and a localized flood risk return Thursday night into Friday.

Mid-90s and steamy Wednesday in Tampa with heat index around 105–106°F. Isolated afternoon storms possible; cooling stations are available for relief.

Mid‑90s and muggy in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 8, 2026; heat index may reach the low 100s. Small chance of isolated late‑day storms and county cooling centers are open.

Muggy today with highs near 87°F. NWS warns of strong storms and flash flooding late Thursday into the weekend.

Heat Advisory from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. EDT on July 8; heat index could top 105°F. Cooling centers are available across the city.

A 17-year-old rider was killed when his minibike struck a parked truck in Hollister. Police warn riders as local crash numbers rise.

Industry data shows San Francisco hotels earn much of their revenue from Monday–Wednesday corporate bookings, with conventions and tech travel driving midweek rates.

Oakland police released photos and a suspect description after a woman was reportedly forced into a car in the Laurel neighborhood on Friday night. Investigators are asking the public for tips.

A Rio Oso landlord was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at two tenants in East Nicolaus; deputies recovered a shotgun and a .22-caliber rifle and booked him on multiple charges.

Three people were wounded and one person arrested after early-morning gunfire on International Boulevard. One victim is in critical condition; investigators are seeking tips.

Two brothers are in court over millions tied to a Palo Alto ketamine clinic, trading accusations of overbilling, improper spending and disputed profit-sharing. The dispute resurfaced in Santa Clara court this week as judges consider scheduling moves.