Colorado State University sharply lowered its 2026 Atlantic forecast Wednesday, cutting Gulf Coast odds for a major hurricane; officials say one storm can still be devastating.

A wildfire near Cheyenne Mountain State Park triggered a 1.5‑mile pre‑evacuation and a 10 a.m. media briefing from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Silvery schools of dead fish were found floating in Fells Point near Bond Street Wharf; authorities say heat‑driven low oxygen is the likely cause and investigations are underway.

Muggy morning with highs near 91°F today in St. Louis. Stronger thunderstorms possible Thursday–Saturday with heavy rain and localized flooding risk.

A Fourth‑of‑July picnic at Olive Branch City Park turned dangerous when a fallen tree crashed into a pickup. A mother and her 13‑year‑old daughter were treated for minor injuries while crews clear the park.

St. Louis County confirmed its first heat-related fatality after a heat wave pushed conditions into the danger zone. Officials point to cooling centers and urge extra care for older residents.

Spotted lanternflies have turned up across multiple Tennessee counties this week. State officials urge Tennesseans to photograph, report and destroy any they find.

Hot and humid today with highs near 93°F and scattered afternoon storms possible. City cooling sites and boating cautions are in effect.

Weeks-long south swell stripped sand from beaches from San Clemente to Santa Cruz, exposing rock, collapsing bluffs and prompting emergency coastal work.

Breezy ENE trades push spotty showers into windward neighborhoods with highs near 86°F. Small Craft Advisory through 6 AM Thursday.

Clear morning, then another hot day — high near 100°F and heat-index values into the low 100s. Storm chances rise late Thursday into Friday.

A Heat Advisory runs July 8–10 for Downtown LA; inland highs will reach upper 80s–low 90s. Call 2-1-1 for cooling centers and avoid midday outdoor exertion.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix through Thursday with highs near 113°F and little overnight relief. Cooling centers are available; call 2-1-1.