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Patchy morning fog will give way to a dangerous heat wave: highs near 97°F and heat‑index values over 105°F. An Extreme Heat Warning runs through Friday; check cooling options.
Triple-digit heat and a dangerous heat index will bake Baltimore on July 2–4. Cooling centers will be open and air quality is flagged for sensitive groups.
Heat Advisory today with highs near 101°F and heat index up to 108°F. Slight chance of late storms and elevated ozone — take precautions.
The San Gabriel Valley adopted its first regional Community Wildfire Protection Plan this spring, laying out fuel‑reduction, evacuation and home‑hardening priorities across dozens of jurisdictions.
Warm, muggy Wednesday with gusty trades and isolated windward showers. Small Craft Advisory in effect through 6 PM HST.
State and nonprofit partners launched the 2026 Wildfire LOOKOUT campaign, warning that nearly all Hawaiian wildfires start from human activity and urging homeowners to create defensible space.
An estimated 1,000 gallons of wastewater spilled near the Kapaia pump station, prompting a DOH advisory for waters around Līhuʻe while crews disinfect and test the area.
CHP Placerville warns Mt. Aukum Road is closed between Pleasant Valley and Happy Valley due to the Happy Fire. Alternate routes and updates are in effect as crews respond.
Phoenix officials warned July heat makes parked cars deadly — never leave children or pets in a vehicle. Local cooling centers and emergency steps listed.
Highs near 98°F Wednesday, climbing into the low 100s by the holiday weekend. Breezy afternoons keep fire danger elevated.
Mid-90s and muggy with afternoon storms likely and heat index over 100°F. City cooling stations are available across Tampa.
Highs climb from about 101°F on July 1 to 110–111°F by early next week; low humidity and gusty afternoons keep fire danger elevated. Cooling centers are available.
A Riverside pastor died and his wife was hospitalized after a Caracas hotel collapsed during twin earthquakes. Congregants are raising funds and helping arrange travel home.
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