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A 24‑inch sewer main collapsed on San Antonio’s Northeast Side, sending more than 100,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Rosillo Creek. SAWS crews have installed bypass pumps and are monitoring downstream waters.
A wake‑low event produced 60–70 mph gusts across the Chicago area, downing trees and leaving pockets of ComEd customers without power while crews raced to restore service.
City of Godley says tornado sirens sounded Tuesday evening as NWS issued a tornado warning that included Godley; reports of large hail followed.
SNWA's summer watering schedule runs May 1–Aug. 31: sprinklers banned 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and no Sunday watering. Violations can trigger water‑waste fees.
Breezy and cool Wednesday; rain chances pick up Thursday into Friday, mainly south of I‑40.
Breezy east‑northeast trades will keep scattered windward showers in place and push small craft advisories for nearby waters. Gusts could reach near 30 mph; secure loose outdoor items.
SRP says the Valley's taps are secure even though reservoirs sit near half‑full. The utility points to wells, monitoring and reservoir management to bridge shortfalls.
MDA confirmed emerald ash borer in trees near Burtrum and imposed a Todd County quarantine. A May 14 virtual meeting will explain next steps for residents and tree-care pros.
Light rain this morning with gusty NW winds and a minor flood risk in low-lying spots south of I-70.
Cloudy, muggy Wednesday with a 30% chance of afternoon storms and a strong cold front late Friday that brings heavy rain, gusts and a cooler weekend.
NWS survey crews confirmed an EF1 tornado near Mascoutah after Monday's storms; crews found snapped poles and damage near MidAmerica Airport.
Light rain and a few thunderstorms this morning in Columbus, gusty northwest winds will pick up later and a cooler, drier weekend follows.
State hearings in Springfield exposed monitoring gaps and pushed data‑center water use into the spotlight as drought forces local emergencies and lake closures.
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