The National Weather Service warns San Diego’s desert communities will face life‑threatening heat July 7–9, with highs near 117°F and county cooling options available.

New Orleans is allowing neutral-ground parking until 9 p.m. as heavy rain and storms threaten street flooding across the metro. Safety tips and the latest forecast are inside.

Sunny, mild Monday with highs near 77°F. Storm chances return midweek, with showers and thunderstorms likely Wednesday night into Thursday.

A severe thunderstorm warning briefly put Rabun County and nearby mountain towns on alert Sunday evening, with radar indicating gusts up to 60 mph and small hail.

Troutman police posted photos after a black bear was seen in Barium Seasons Village and urged residents to secure children, leash pets and call non-emergency dispatch.

Sunny Monday with highs near 80°F inland. Small Craft Advisories for parts of the coast.

Clear morning gives way to a hot afternoon — inland highs near 89°F. County cooling centers are available for relief.

Biologists recorded 94°F water in the Potomac near Seneca; state officials say a summer turnover likely caused a mass fish kill. Crews are monitoring and tests are pending.

The NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning Sunday for Burke and McDowell counties through 7:15 p.m.; gusts up to 60 mph and frequent lightning were expected.

Clear morning gives way to a hot afternoon — highs near 97°F and a slight chance of gusty storms. Salt Lake County cool zones are listed for relief.

Isolated late‑day storms are possible Monday while heat builds back into the low 100s this week.

A tornado warning briefly covered parts of St. John the Baptist Parish on Sunday; officials urged residents to seek shelter and monitor local alerts.

Mayor Jondavid Longo signed a seven‑day disaster declaration after storms flooded Slippery Rock and closed roads. Officials urged residents to avoid floodwaters while crews clear hazards.