An L.A. judge denied Sterigenics' bid to dismiss Maywood residents' ethylene oxide lawsuits, keeping claims alive and setting trial dates in early 2027.

Thick swarms of non-biting midges blanketed parts of Chicago's lakefront as the insects emerged from Lake Michigan to mate. Experts say the pulse is temporary and harmless.

A short-lived severe thunderstorm warning for Parker and Tarrant counties sent Fort Worth-area residents to shelter Thursday amid hail and 60 mph gusts.

Clear, mild morning in St. Louis. Scattered showers and storms possible Friday night; warmer, unsettled weekend with higher rain chances into Monday.

Clear and calm this morning; highs near 74°F. Dry weekend and a warming trend into next week.

Afternoon storms likely with heavy downpours and gusty winds. Beaches are under a moderate rip-current risk.

Morning clouds and a slight shower chance give way to highs near 75°F today, then a fast warm‑up sends highs into the 90s by early next week.

Scattered storms will move into Nashville Friday afternoon, bringing heavy downpours and localized flooding. Expect delays during the commute.

A brief funnel cloud was filmed over Jacksonville's Northside Thursday afternoon; meteorologists say it showed rotation but did not touch down.

Mostly cloudy and cooler Friday with highs near 81°F, then a quick warmup to the 90s this weekend and 100s early next week.

Mostly sunny Friday with a high near 71°F. Patchy late-night fog and coastal advisories could affect boaters and early commuters.

Cool, partly cloudy Friday with highs near 70°F. Weekend warms into the 80s and mariners should note Small Craft Advisories.

Light morning showers taper by mid-day, then sun and breezy afternoons; highs near 68.