UF/IFAS experiments in the Ichetucknee show native Elimia snails can curb algae — but low dissolved oxygen and dense mats determine whether they can do the job.

The SC Forestry Commission has ordered a statewide burn ban effective 4 p.m. March 27 as low humidity and gusty winds raise wildfire risk. The ban covers most outdoor fires.

Early Friday flooding forced dozens of Vanderbilt students from dorm rooms; campus staff say no injuries. University and campus responders were on scene and more details are pending.

Warm morning gives way to gusty winds and likely showers after 2 p.m.; a cooler, frosty weekend follows in spots.

A late-afternoon cold front Friday flips an 88°F day into a blustery, cooler Saturday with gusts up to 35 mph.

Light rain and gusty north winds Friday; highs near 52. Freeze likely Saturday morning before a warm week ahead.

Light rain Friday in Honolulu; trades strengthen into the weekend with gusty winds and spotty downpours.

Clear and cool this morning, then a fast warmup into the mid-80s Friday. Dry weekend ahead; rain likely Tuesday, March 31 through Thursday.

Dense morning fog will cut visibility in Downtown LA Friday before burning off to mostly sunny skies and highs near 80°F. Expect slower commutes early.

Cloudy, mild Friday gives way to gusty winds and brief showers; temperatures tumble into the 50s. Saturday will be sunny but dry, raising elevated fire danger.

Grasshoppers have shown up in Las Vegas earlier than usual, and pest pros warn their arrival could boost scorpion activity around yards and patios.

Sunny, warm Friday with highs near 81°F across much of the city. Rain chances rise late Monday into Tuesday, with heaviest totals in the coastal ranges.

Patchy fog this morning will clear to mostly sunny with highs near 75°F. Saturday warms with gusty inland winds and a slight rain chance early next week.