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.

NWS Blacksburg issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wilkes and Yadkin counties Wednesday, warning of 60 mph gusts and heavy rain that could pond on roadways. Officials urged people to shelter and drivers to slow down.

Clear and breezy Thursday with highs near 83°F. Weekend warming leads to triple-digit heat by Monday.

Patchy fog this morning in river valleys, then a warm, partly sunny day with a high near 86°F. Small rain chance Friday; drier trend next week.

NWS warned of 60-mph gusts and penny-sized hail for Halifax and Warren counties Wednesday evening; residents were urged to shelter and avoid flooded roads.

Canberra has filed a multibillion‑dollar suit against 3M, blaming decades‑old firefighting foam for PFAS contamination at 28 defence sites. Officials say taxpayers have already spent more than A$1.3 billion on cleanup.

Heavy rain pushed the Mad River over flood stage, leaving Risen Christ Lutheran's grounds under standing water and snarling nearby roads.

NWS put McDowell County under a flood advisory Wednesday after heavy rain, warning of nuisance flooding along creeks and at several low‑water crossings. Avoid driving through standing water.