A flash flood warning covered northern Montgomery County Thursday evening as heavy rain threatened low-lying streets; officials urged motorists to avoid flooded roads.

Late-night severe thunderstorm warnings swept western Massachusetts, with forecasters warning of 60 mph gusts, small hail and possible power outages.

Clear morning gives way to a fast warm-up; highs in the low 90s today and near 92°F on July 4. Call 2-1-1 for cooling center locations.

A DuPont hearing examiner approved permits for a contested CalPortland mine expansion; opponents warn dewatering could drain springs that feed Sequalitchew Creek. Appeals are underway.

DTSC has added microplastics to California’s Candidate Chemicals List, creating a route to review products that contain or shed tiny plastic particles.

NWS Morristown warned of 60-mph gusts, penny-sized hail and flash-flood risk in Cherokee County Thursday evening.

Charlotte will hit triple digits today with heat indices above 105 and a Code Orange ozone alert. Cooling stations and safety tips inside.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Clarksville and Montgomery County through the evening. Officials warn of damaging wind and hail and urge readiness.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to sunny, breezy afternoons. Highs near 69°F Friday; Small Craft Advisory remains through Saturday morning.

Las Vegas will top out near 103°F today and heat will intensify through next week. Clark County is opening cooling stations Monday–Wednesday.

Cool, foggy mornings will thin to partly sunny afternoons with highs near 79°F; a slow warm-up nudges inland areas into the 80s next week.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to sunny afternoons as San Jose tops out near 84°F today. Offshore small‑craft conditions keep the coast cooler.

Gray mornings give way to sunny afternoons and low 70s inland. Small Craft Advisory tonight for parts of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.