An Omega Block will make New England feel colder this weekend; Boston gets chilly rain while the highest peaks may see a rare late‑May dusting of snow.

A swarm of small quakes rattled the South Bay near Gilroy and San Jose. Seismologists say swarms are common; officials urge preparedness and monitoring.

A Climate Central analysis finds hourly rainfall intensity has risen in most U.S. cities; Nashville's hourly rates are about 12% higher than in 1970, raising flash-flood risk.

Spotty morning showers taper to partly sunny skies and a high near 74°F. Temperatures spike into the 90s by early next week.

A short-lived severe thunderstorm warning swept parts of northern Siskiyou County Wednesday evening; the NWS warned of 60-mph gusts and possible hail.

Breezy east‑northeast trades keep isolated showers over windward Honolulu. A small craft advisory is in effect and south‑facing surf may become hazardous Friday.

Austin Water is asking council for about $15.7M to field‑test desalination and underground storage on city land — a multi‑year step toward drought resilience. Tests would gather real data before any pilot or buildout.

NBU says a storm-related outage led to roughly 550,000 gallons of untreated wastewater entering the Guadalupe River near Lake Dunlap; crews are cleaning and testing.

High waves and gusty NNE winds make Lake Michigan dangerous Thursday; expect 4–7 ft surf and hazardous currents through the evening. Stay out of the water.

The Washington Supreme Court will decide June 11 whether to undo the 1,150‑MW Horse Heaven permit, a case that pits the state’s clean‑energy push against tribal and farmland protections.

A Blink camera captured two black bears in an Elk River driveway; police and the Minnesota DNR say remove bird feeders and secure trash to avoid repeat visits.

Cool, showery Thursday with scattered afternoon showers. A Gale Watch threatens coastal waters Saturday with gusty winds and rough seas.

Patchy fog Thursday morning in Houston with reduced visibility, then a warm day and an Ozone Action Day. Highs near 88°F; rain chances climb Sunday into next week.