Sunny, dry and warm: El Paso will climb to about 89°F today with gusty southwest winds and elevated fire-weather concerns.

Baton Rouge is remaking the way Louisiana plugs orphan oil wells — hiring lead contractors and tapping federal IIJA money to tackle a backlog now counted in the thousands.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely around midday Wednesday, making the afternoon commute slick. A warm, dry weekend follows with highs near 85 on Memorial Day.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight in San Antonio, with heavy downpours and localized flooding possible. Expect an active pattern through the holiday weekend.

Hot and sunny today — high near 94°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday into the holiday weekend.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Dallas with highs near 83°F. Storms move in late tonight into Thursday with a risk of heavy, slow-moving rain.

Light rain and gusty storms returned Wednesday morning across Houston. More rounds of heavy rain and a growing flood risk are expected into the holiday weekend.

Hot and muggy Wednesday with scattered storms after 4 p.m. Expect gusty cells and brief downpours.

Light rain this morning with a high near 73°F. Local heavy downpours could produce 1–2 inches and lead to street flooding.

Cloudy and muggy this morning in Columbus, showers and thunderstorms likely with highs near 70. Heavier rain possible late Friday—plan for wet commutes.

Low 70s this morning; highs near 89°F with scattered afternoon storms possible. Rain chances increase Thursday and persist through Memorial Day.

Cloudy and cool today with spotty showers. Heavier, widespread rain is likely late Friday into Saturday with possible river rises.

Cool, breezy midweek gives way to showers and storms late Friday into Saturday. Boaters and holiday planners should watch the forecast.