Hot, humid and stormy this afternoon in Jacksonville. Small craft advisory and moderate rip currents at area beaches.

Atlanta wakes to muggy skies and heads for a 92°F high with a heat index near 99. Showers and thunderstorm chances pick up midweek.

Highs near 94°F and heat index near 103°F Tuesday; storms likely Wednesday night with localized heavy rain possible.

Flood Watch in effect for New York City on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Heavy storms could produce flash flooding and gusty winds through tonight.

Clark County opened daytime cooling stations July 20–24 to give residents air‑conditioned respite during a heat surge.

Tropical Storm Fausto is set to become a hurricane tonight, with forecasters warning of rapid strengthening. Dangerous surf and rip‑current threats are expected for Baja and parts of California, with possible swell reaching Hawaii by the weekend.

Smoke will reach Puget Sound this afternoon; most monitors should read moderate but pockets may get worse. Officials advise extra caution for sensitive people.

NWS Raleigh warned of minor flooding in Halifax and Warren counties after heavy storms; drivers were urged to avoid flooded roads. Local forecasts remain active.

NWS warned Halifax County of 60-mph gusts, one-inch hail and localized flooding through mid‑afternoon, with impacts expected along I‑95.

Hawaiian Electric filed a large IGP RFP to add renewables, storage and firm capacity across Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island, while keeping LNG an option as bids are evaluated.

NWS issued an alert for strong thunderstorms in Harnett and Cumberland counties, warning gusts up to 40 mph and frequent lightning that could affect Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and I‑95.

Heat Advisory for Memphis July 20–21: highs near 96–98°F and heat‑index values above 105. Small chance of storms Tuesday night; cooling centers open.

Forecasters warn that a line of severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and flash flooding to Philadelphia on Tuesday. Residents should monitor updates and avoid flooded roads.