Sunny and comfortable Thursday with a high near 81°F. Heat and humidity build Sunday into early next week with potential heat indices near 100°F.

A wind‑driven upwelling plunged nearshore Lake Michigan waters into the 50s across popular beaches, leaving lifeguards and park staff urging caution. Satellite and buoy feeds showed a narrow cold strip along the coast.

Spotty July storms gave only partial relief: Miami posted one of its driest months, western Everglades water levels are unusually low and wildfire risk persists. Experts say it will take steady, widespread rain to erase long deficits.

Mayor Kim Peterson declared a Stage 3 water emergency as Guymon’s system neared capacity, imposing odd/even watering rules, time limits and a temporary ban on bulk‑tank fills.

Frequent lightning from a Wednesday storm sparked several tiny blazes in Philomath; crews extinguished them and officials urged residents to pack two‑week go‑bags.

A flood watch covers parts of southeast North Carolina through Friday as forecasters warn repetitive heavy downpours could trigger flash flooding.

NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Harris County through 7:15 p.m.; officials warned of damaging winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning.

Flash flood warnings covered parts of the Piedmont into Thursday as bands of heavy storms threaten low-lying roads and creeks. Local guidance stresses: turn around, don’t drown.

Cloudy start in San Jose, then mostly sunny with highs near 80°F and gusty NNW winds this afternoon.

Sunny, comfortable Thursday in Boston with highs near 80°F. South-facing beaches under a High Surf Advisory through 8 PM; avoid the water and heed lifeguards.

First Alert Weather Days and Heat Advisories warn Nashville of 100°–110° 'feels like' temperatures early next week; officials urge hydration and cooling options.

Downtown LA will reach the low 90s Thursday under a Heat Advisory through Monday, July 27. Limited overnight relief for areas without AC.

Patchy fog this morning clears to mostly sunny skies and highs near 83°F. Heat Advisory and Beach Hazards Statement will affect the coast through the weekend.