Rip current statement in effect through 2 a.m. Saturday; highs in the 90s with heat index near 105°F. Swim in lifeguarded zones and expect afternoon storms.

An FIU study found 6PPD‑quinone, a tire‑derived chemical, in every Hillsborough River sample over 10 months, with spikes after storms near downtown outfalls.

NWS Miami issued a Special Marine Warning for Gulf waters near Marco Island and Naples through 6 p.m. EDT, warning of gusts over 34 knots and possible waterspouts.

Oregon Health Authority says cyanotoxins at Agency Lake exceed safe recreational levels; children and pets are at higher risk. Officials advise avoiding spray-generating water activities.

Extreme heat grips Indianapolis today: highs near 94°F and heat indices in the 100s. Late-day storms could bring brief damaging gusts.

State wildlife officials are investigating reports of dead seagulls scattered near manufacturing buildings on Milwaukee’s north side; DNR collected carcasses for testing.

High water at Keystone Lake has left submerged trees, floating debris and sudden currents just ahead of July 4. Officials warn of closures and urge life‑jacket use.

Phoenix is already in the upper 70s this morning; expect highs near 106°F Friday and little overnight relief with lows in the 80s. Cooling centers are available.

Highs near 91°F Friday in Salt Lake City, climbing into the mid‑90s over the Fourth weekend. Isolated storms are possible in the north, but heat is the main concern.

Highs near 100°F this weekend with a small chance of isolated storms mainly east of the Rio Grande. City cooling centers are open for relief.

Patchy smoke greets Denver; highs near 92°F and a Red Flag Warning for South Park could complicate Fourth of July plans.

Cloudy Friday clears into sunshine and highs near 806F ahead of Fourth of July; Small Craft Advisories hit coastal waters SaturdaySunday.

A fast-moving line of storms swept across southern Wisconsin Thursday, bringing quarter-size hail and gusts up to 60 mph. Warnings covered towns from Watertown to Cottage Grove.