Light showers this morning then a breezy, cooler day. A strong warmup arrives this weekend into early next week.

Cloudy and blustery Thursday with a high near 65°F. Temperatures jump into the 80s this weekend with likely storms—pack a backup plan.

Clear, cool Thursday in Charlotte with gusts to 20 mph. Weekend highs climb into the 80s and low 90s.

Sunny and warm Thursday in Orlando with highs near 87°F. High rip‑current risk at east‑central Florida beaches — avoid the surf.

Patchy fog and spotty showers this morning. Gusty northwest winds and a Small Craft Advisory through Friday.

Cloudy morning with spotty showers and gusty northwest winds; high near 58°F. Big warm-up to the 80s and 90s early next week with storm chances.

Gusty offshore winds return Friday, with gale warnings offshore and elevated fire-weather risk inland.

Morning fog clears to sun with inland highs near 80°F. Gusty winds and elevated fire weather return Friday into the weekend.

A new Nature study finds rain in the West is clustering into heavier storms separated by longer dry spells — a pattern that dries landscapes and strains water supplies.

Denver Water declared a Stage 1 drought, cutting lawn watering to two days per week and adding temporary drought charges on heavy outdoor use.

Officials warn people and pets to avoid parts of Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after a blue‑green algae bloom was spotted. Treated drinking water remains safe, authorities say.

Sunny and hot today in Austin with highs near 91°F and an Air Quality Alert for ozone. Sensitive groups should limit afternoon outdoor exertion.

Cloudy morning in Knoxville with a high near 78°F. Showers and a few storms possible this afternoon into evening with gusty winds.