The Grasshopper Fire has surged to 23,672 acres with zero containment as Wasco County evacuation zones remain active. Fire officials will brief residents Friday evening in Maupin.

Oklahoma City gets a sunny, breezy weekend before temperatures surge back toward 100 degrees next week.

Solar-powered workstations and a public EV charger are bringing clean-energy access to Chicago’s South Side, with ComEd targeting neighborhoods left out of the private charging boom.

Las Vegas faces a sunny 116-degree Saturday and another night near 90, with an Extreme Heat Warning continuing through Sunday evening.

Sacramento is headed into four straight days of triple-digit heat, with temperatures peaking near 104 degrees Monday.

The New Pass Fire has grown to 29,669 acres northwest of Austin as wind, heat and dry terrain fuel continued growth and heavy smoke along Highway 50.

Nashville could see afternoon thunderstorms and a heat index near 103 Saturday before cooler, wetter weather settles in.

Patchy fog could slow parts of Minneapolis early Saturday before sunshine sends temperatures to 84 degrees. A bright, comfortable weekend follows, with storm chances returning Monday night.

San Francisco gets a sunny Saturday near 77 degrees, but dangerous surf keeps beach plans on notice through 5 p.m.

Chicago’s Saturday forecast brings persistent rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds and a risk of localized flooding. Lake Michigan beaches will also see dangerous waves and currents.

Knoxville faces a stormy Saturday with an 80% rain chance, possible strong storms and localized flooding before a wet start to next week.

Downtown LA will reach about 91 degrees Saturday as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect across Southern California through Sunday evening.

San Jose is headed for a sunny 90-degree Saturday, with hotter temperatures Sunday and Monday and elevated fire-weather concerns inland.