A full-scale lahar drill will send thousands of students through Puyallup next Thursday as officials test rapid on-foot evacuations and alert systems for a Mount Rainier mudflow.

Big Lake at The Park at New Melle Lakes is closed after Missouri DNR confirmed a blue‑green algae bloom; crews are treating the water and officials urge caution.

A late Saturday storm will bring rain and possible thunderstorms to Downtown Los Angeles, with mountain snow and gusty winds expected.

Breezy to windy Saturday with highs near 80°F. Boaters should expect 1–3 ft waves on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.

Clackamas County posted a how‑to video showing three simple steps—tape, bag and set batteries on glass—for safe curbside recycling after several truck fires.

Patchy morning fog and a warm, muggy day. A nighttime line of storms could bring heavy rain and isolated severe weather to parts of the Hill Country.

Sunny and warm today in Charlotte with highs near 85F. Dry conditions raise fire danger and nearrecord heat is likely next week.

Thunderstorms Friday prompted a flash flood warning for parts of Colusa County. Officials warned drivers to avoid flooded roads and low-lying crossings.

Showers this morning with a window for afternoon thunderstorms; a colder front late Tuesday could drop snow to Cascade passes.

Sunny but breezy Saturday in Phoenix with highs near 88°F and gusts up to 35 mph.

Showers arrive Saturday with highs near 54°F and slick roads likely. Pack an umbrella and expect slower commutes.

Dangerous rip currents will affect Miami's Atlantic beaches through Monday with gusty ENE winds and choppy seas. Swim at guarded beaches and avoid nonessential boating.

Gusty northwest winds and low humidity raise an elevated fire spread risk across NYC Saturday. Small craft advisories affect harbor and bays into the afternoon.