Mosquito pools in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties tested positive for West Nile virus; no human cases have been confirmed. Officials plan targeted control and urge simple precautions.

A state watchdog will review why the MPCA waited months to alert Eagan residents after elevated lead emissions from a battery recycler. Residents and lawmakers want answers.

NWS Miami issued a Special Marine Warning for Gulf waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach with gusts, pea‑sized hail and possible waterspouts; mariners were told to seek safe harbor.

Breezy east‑northeast trades gust into the 20s with a Small Craft Advisory through Saturday, July 18.

A strong offshore quake near the Mexico–Guatemala border registered about 7.3–7.4 magnitude on July 17, but the National Weather Service said the West Coast is not expected to see tsunami conditions.

BOEM released a proposed leasing notice that would open about 31 million acres off American Samoa to two 20‑year deep‑sea mining leases. Critics and territorial leaders say the plan risks fisheries and fragile ocean life.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon in Nashville with highs near 91°F and heat-index values around 103°F. Expect brief heavy rain and gusty winds.

Heavy downpours and saturated soils keep Austin on alert through Friday morning. Expect highs near 92°F and sticky nights in the mid-70s.

Hot, humid days return to Memphis with highs in the 90s and heat-index readings into the low 100s. Cooling center info and safety tips inside.

NWS has a Red Flag Warning for the Selkirk Mountains through 11 a.m. PDT Friday; lightning and gusty outflow winds raise the risk of new fires. Spokane County has burn restrictions in place.

Thick smoke and highs near 92°F hit Baltimore today; a strong front could bring damaging storms Saturday evening.

Video shows guests and staff evacuating a South Texas hotel as floodwaters rose around the property; hotel staff and first responders helped dozens to safety.

Hot and humid Friday with highs near 92°F and a chance of afternoon storms. Cooling centers are listed across the city.