Durham will ban in‑ground sprinklers and curb nonessential outdoor water use starting June 15 as reservoirs fall and the county enters exceptional drought.

Morning showers may slow commutes; Saturday heats into the mid‑90s with a late‑night severe‑storm threat. Short windows of heavy rain and gusty winds are possible.

Port Clinton darkened lakeside streetlights this week to deter a major mayfly hatch from Lake Erie that’s coating cars and making roads slick.

A severe thunderstorm warning swept parts of southwestern Cumberland and southeastern Hoke counties Thursday night as a storm near Raeford threatened damaging winds.

Clear and dry this morning, but a quick jump to 108°F Friday. Major heat risk builds early next week — plan for triple‑digit days and warm nights.

Triple-digit heat hits Sacramento Friday with a Heat Advisory through Saturday. A county respite shelter at 1400 N. A St. is open for those who need relief.

Patchy fog this morning clears to mostly sunny skies with highs near 82°F; surf and high‑tide concerns arrive Saturday.

Bartlett police posted that parked cars can heat to triple digits in minutes during a national heat wave. Officials urged drivers never to leave children or pets unattended.

Sunny Friday with highs near 76°F and breezy WSW winds; Heat Advisory inland. High tides through the weekend could push water into low‑lying bayshore spots.

Mid‑60s mornings and upper‑70s afternoons through the weekend. Desert areas should prepare for continued heat.

Sticky morning in Tampa; highs near 91°F with scattered afternoon storms possible. Expect brief heavy downpours and lightning after 1 p.m.

A late‑night NWS severe thunderstorm warning covered parts of central Indiana, warning of 60 mph gusts and potential damage to trees, roofs and travel routes.

A large tornado swept across Merrillville and Hobart Thursday night, with Doppler radar showing debris signatures and no immediate reports of injuries. Officials will survey damage over the coming days.