Hot, windy Thursday with a Red Flag Warning for parts of western Oklahoma; highs near the upper‑80s and gusty southerly winds. Secure loose items and avoid burning.

Baltimore's DPW asked public-water customers across the city and nearby counties to limit nonessential water use as reservoir levels run low. The advisory lists simple conservation steps to reduce demand.

Clear skies and a high near 85 today in New Orleans. Mostly dry through the weekend with isolated showers returning Sunday.

Gusty storms knocked out power to roughly 8,500 Rocky Mountain Power customers across Utah on Wednesday, with outages reported from Cache County to Washington County.

Morning low clouds will give way to mostly sunny afternoons with highs near 71°F. Weekend gusts may impact mountain passes and small craft.

A fast-moving brush fire burned roughly 30 acres above Tonner Canyon in Chino Hills Wednesday, prompting mandatory evacuations and an emergency shelter.

Hot, dry and breezy this afternoon with a Red Flag Warning for parts of the region. Avoid outdoor burning and watch for gusty crosswinds.

Clear, warm Thursday with highs near 87°F and gusty west winds. Red Flag Warning runs 11 a.m.–9 p.m. for parts of the plains and foothills.

Clear skies and highs near 74°F Thursday; a much colder, wetter system arrives Sunday into Monday.

Clear morning, warming into the upper 70s with gusts near 35 mph. Red Flag Warning affects parts of western Minnesota — skip open burns and secure loose items.

Charlotte has asked to nearly double the water it can move from the Catawba River, and towns upriver warn the basin — and local farms — could pay the price. Regulators, riverkeepers and lawmakers are now weighing alternatives and impacts.

NWS Memphis says a Rangeland Fire Weather Danger Statement is in effect through 7 p.m. May 13 for areas north of the TN–MS border; officials warn low humidity and gusty winds raise wildfire risk.

Sunny and dry with highs near 100F today. Weekend winds may raise fire danger; cooling centers and 2-1-1 assistance are available.