The Bella Fire burned roughly 80 acres west of Lancaster on Wednesday and prompted an evacuation warning for rural Zone LAC-E002.

A Gulf‑fed surge has pushed precipitable water into the 1.5–2+ inch range over central Missouri, meaning storms this evening could dump heavy, localized rain and spark flash flooding.

A 20,000-plus-acre blaze burned south of Toppenish while an Upriver fire east of Spokane forced Level 2 and 3 evacuations and shelter openings.

Muggy morning with isolated showers and highs near 86°F. High Surf Advisory canceled but a new swell could raise surf Thursday.

Multnomah County is investigating four suspected heat-related deaths after a weekend heat surge; officials say confirmation could take weeks as tests continue.

Sunny and hot today in Sacramento with highs near 90°F and gusty south winds. Call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers and plan outdoor activity outside the afternoon peak.

Las Vegas tops out near 110°F Wednesday with little overnight relief. Cooling stations are open and gusty winds could raise fire concerns Friday.

Cool, cloudy morning in San Jose with inland highs near 83°F. Late-night high tides and a southerly swell raise flooding and sneaker-wave risks through Thursday.

Scattered storms this afternoon may bring heavy rain and gusty winds; a stronger heat spike arrives Thursday. Expect ponding on roads and plan for indoor backups.

Foggy mornings and a mild cool-down this week; patchy nighttime drizzle and elevated surf could affect beaches tonight.

Patchy drizzle this morning; highs near 68°F with gusty southwest winds this afternoon. Coastal Flood Advisory and beach hazards remain through early Thursday.

Cloudy morning, highs near 82. Scattered thunderstorms likely late Wednesday with gusty winds overnight.

Low clouds this morning will give way to sun and highs near 73°F. A Beach Hazards Statement warns of elevated surf and high rip-current risk through Friday.