A suspected harmful algae bloom in a cove of Lake Lanier near Cumming has prompted warnings for swimmers and pets as officials monitor and test the area.

Sunny Friday with a high near 85°F, but multiple rounds of thunderstorms — some severe — are likely Saturday evening with heavy rain and flash-flooding risk.

A severe thunderstorm warning hit Henderson and Polk counties Thursday; forecasters warned of 60 mph gusts and quarter‑size hail and urged residents to shelter.

Muggy Friday with light rain and patchy fog; highs near 94°F and heat-index values may top 100°F. Rough surf at Gulf beaches and stormy, potentially flood-prone weather late Sunday into Tuesday.

Highs near 98°F and a Heat Advisory are in effect Friday, June 12. Cooling centers and safety tips are available for Charlotte residents.

Nearly half of young Chinook sampled in the upper Klamath River carried a salmon‑killing parasite this spring, and one in five infections were at lethal levels.

Highs near 107°F Friday with nights stuck in the mid‑80s and only a slight chance of brief showers; cooling centers are available across the city.

A south swell will lift south‑shore surf Sunday–Monday while Honolulu stays mostly sunny and warm through Saturday. Expect highs near 85°F and a slight chance of quick showers.

A Heat Advisory runs in Seattle from Sunday, June 14 through Tuesday, June 16. Highs will reach the 80s with limited overnight relief.

Mid‑90s heat today with heat index over 100°F and a chance of late‑day storms. Beaches should watch for a moderate rip current risk.

Invasive jumping worms are showing up across the Willamette Valley, altering topsoil and worrying gardeners.

State health officials released a draft health consultation after testing found manganese, arsenic, nitrates and coliforms in nearly 60 private wells north of Prineville.

Mosquito samples in Mesquite's 75149 ZIP tested positive for West Nile, and crews will run targeted overnight spraying. Officials urge residents to follow the '4 Ds' and limit dusk‑to‑dawn activity.