Hot and sticky Saturday in Charlotte with highs near 96°F and heat-index readings up to 105°F. Slight chance of late-day storms; cooling centers are available.

Hazy, smoky morning gives way to heavy showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, July 18. A Flood Watch is in effect and air quality is poor — expect gusty winds and downpours.

Hot and sticky Saturday — Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. with isolated storms possible after 3 p.m. Plan for heat and brief evening downpours.

Mostly clear and muggy this morning with highs near 89°F and heat-index values into the low 100s. Slight inland storms possible; hotter late week.

Wildfire smoke keeps Detroit hazy under an Air Quality Alert; highs near 92°F and thunderstorms likely this afternoon.

Morning smoke and unhealthy air precede a Heat Advisory on July 18; storms could be strong this afternoon. Cooling centers are open.

Clackamas County has raised park fire danger to High; campfires are limited to designated pits and flames capped at 12 inches. Officials urge portable stoves and full extinguishing.

Waldens Creek VFD warns saturated soils and incoming storms could spark rapid flash flooding across the Smokies this week.

Patchy fog this morning, then thunderstorms and heavy downpours likely this afternoon. Heat index near 100; localized flooding possible.

The city has placed roll-off bins of free sand at nine parks so residents can fill sandbags ahead of forecast monsoon storms.

The Martin Lake swim beach at Lathrop State Park was closed after tests showed E. coli above state safety limits. Park officials say it will reopen only after follow-up samples are safe.

Heavy storms sent flash flooding across Garfield County on Thursday, leaving several rural roads underwater and prompting deputies to respond.

A flash‑flood warning is in effect for parts of north Georgia after heavy thunderstorms drenched the Ellijay area. Officials warn of flooded creeks and dangerous driving conditions.