Gusty southwest winds push into Pittsburgh Tuesday with highs near 78°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely late Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Midweek highs jump into the 90s across Orlando, with interior neighborhoods facing sensitive fire‑weather and limited overnight relief.

Showers are likely Tuesday afternoon and tonight with gusty west winds. Highs near 59F; lows around 43F.

Warm, windy Tuesday with highs near 85°F; Small Craft Advisories begin at 10 a.m. Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday.

Violet surf washed onto Point Reyes beaches this weekend; experts say a phytoplankton bloom — not dye — likely caused the color. Officials urge caution around discolored water.

A large bear wandered through Pacoima backyards on Monday, prompting a wildlife response and reported lockdowns at nearby schools. Officials tranquilized and removed the animal; no injuries were reported.

Breezy east‑northeast trades will keep pop‑up morning showers over windward Oʻahu; highs near 83°F and gusts to about 25 mph.

Florida made certain hurricane‑prep items permanently sales‑tax exempt effective Aug. 1, 2025. Batteries, specified generators, gas cans and safety gear are now tax‑free year‑round.

State grants totaling $40M will back 136 Colorado water projects — from school irrigation upgrades to turf replacement and reservoir studies as drought tightens.

A planned midday prescribed burn at Joint Base Lewis‑McChord is producing visible smoke over the South Sound. Crews plan to burn from 12–4 p.m.; report nuisance smoke to 253‑912‑2049.

Tornado sirens blared across St. Louis on Monday afternoon even though the National Weather Service had posted no active watches or warnings, leaving neighbors confused. City officials point people to NotifySTL and the NWS for official updates.

Nearly 63% of the country is listed as drought‑affected; Maryland and D.C. are among the hardest hit and officials warn the dry outlook could persist into July.

Warm, breezy Monday with highs near 83°F; heavy rain and localized flooding possible Tuesday night into Wednesday.