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Mostly sunny and seasonable today in Philadelphia with a high near 79F. Minor tidal flooding is possible along the Atlantic coast Monday evening (June 15).
Cuts to weather‑balloon launches and shifted schedules have created upper‑air gaps that Minnesota forecasters fear could cut lead time on severe‑weather warnings this summer.
Kauai County warned Saturday that Portuguese man o' war were spotted off Anini Beach Park; signs have been posted and officials will reassess on Monday.
Phoenix will top out near 109°F Sunday with sticky nights and gusty evenings. City cooling centers — including a 24/7 downtown respite — are open.
A person was taken to hospital after a car was struck by lightning Saturday at Fish Tales near Fort McAllister Marina in Richmond Hill; injuries are unknown.
A High Surf Advisory covers south‑facing shores through early Tuesday as surf builds to 10–14 feet. Lifeguards warn of strong shorebreak, rip currents and possible minor coastal flooding.
The National Weather Service in Springfield issued a Flood Warning early Sunday for southern Missouri and parts of southeast Kansas. Heavy rain has closed roads and pushed low-water crossings into dangerous flows.
Washington County boosted its turf‑removal rebate to $3 per square foot, increasing payouts as grass conversions surge across the region. Officials emphasize rules and conservation easements.
Cobb County crews contained an estimated 840‑gallon sewage overflow on Lakeshore Drive; cleanup crews applied lime and officials said the release was contained.
An Extreme Heat Warning covers Portland through Tuesday with highs near 100°F and little overnight relief.
Breezy northwest winds and a cooler day in St. Louis on Sunday. Storms return midweek with the best chance Wednesday–Thursday.
Two adult sea turtles were found dead near Manasota Key with injuries consistent with boat strikes. Volunteers say boaters can help by slowing down and reporting injured animals.
KOCO’s First Alert team rode with storm chasers Saturday as severe cells moved across Oklahoma, prompting tornado warnings and thousands of power outages.
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