Smoke and heat combine in Baltimore today: highs near 98°F and a Code Orange air-quality alert for sensitive groups. Thunderstorm chances increase Saturday.

Smoky skies and an Air Quality Alert blanket Boston today; expect gusty west winds up to about 28 mph and highs near 82°F. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity.

Mid-70s morning and a high near 89°F; spotty late‑afternoon storms possible. Cooling center at Selena S. Butler Park is open weekdays.

Charlotte will climb into the upper 90s Thursday with heat indices over 100 and a Code Orange ozone alert in effect. County cooling resources are available.

Highs near the mid-90s with heat-index readings into the low 100s today. Rain chances increase through the weekend with heavier downpours possible.

Sacramento climbs to about 101°F on Wednesday, July 15, with mountain thunderstorms and elevated fire‑weather concerns in higher terrain.

A wildfire called the Stope Fire was reported Tuesday evening in El Dorado County; initial reports list containment and cause as unknown.

Mostly clear and muggy this morning with spotty windward showers; highs near 86°F and breezy east‑northeast trades through the weekend.

Neighbors say rotting-food smells and fly swarms are worsening in Boyle Heights as an extreme heat warning hits; the city says it has installed misters and bait stations.

Kīlauea’s summit resumed fountaining with Episode 51 on July 15, prompting ash and vog warnings for Kaʻū and official steps to protect water catchments and respiratory health.

King tides and a swell have been overtopping berms on the Long Beach Peninsula, prompting crews to truck sand and a proposed 415,000‑cu‑yd dredge to rebuild the beach.

Floresville officials warn the San Antonio River could crest near 33 feet, threatening low parts of River City Park and making secondary roads impassable.

Union County has enacted a countywide burn ban effective immediately as hot, dry conditions leave fuels critically dry. Officials say only regulated ag burns and gas/pellet grills are allowed.