Brush fires along Metra's Union Pacific North line sent smoke over North Chicago and temporarily halted passenger service Wednesday afternoon.

Mild, muggy morning in Tampa with highs near the mid‑80s. Patchy morning fog through Saturday; spotty sea‑breeze showers possible south of I‑4 and breezy winds arrive Saturday night.

Mid‑80s Thursday afternoon, then a line of severe storms moves in Thursday night. Expect gusty winds, heavy rain and the potential for localized flooding.

A Red Flag Warning and strong winds hit Oklahoma City Thursday. Avoid outdoor burning and secure loose outdoor gear before the afternoon gusts arrive.

A sharp cold front will bring thunderstorms, large hail risk and 40+ mph gusts to Chicago this afternoon and evening.

A palm‑sized invasive orb‑weaver has been photographed on Beacon Hill; experts say bites are unlikely but ecologists want reports to map the spread.

Warm afternoon turns stormy Thursday night in Columbus. Expect gusty winds, heavy rain and a chance of severe storms overnight.

Dense morning fog will cut visibility across parts of New Orleans through 10 a.m.; sun returns with highs near 81°F and a windy, fire‑concern Saturday is possible.

Sunny, warm Thursday in Dallas with highs near 89°F and gusty south winds. Forecasters flagged an elevated wildfire risk near and west of U.S. 281.

Sunny and warm today in Miami with highs near 79°F. A front late Saturday into Sunday brings a chance of showers and gusty easterly winds.

Light rain during the morning commute and gusty north winds will keep Minneapolis cooler on Thursday, March 26.

St. Louis will top out near 92°F Thursday before a late-night line of storms. Gusty southwest winds and a hail risk are possible overnight.

Scattered severe storms are possible in Cleveland Thursday afternoon and into the night. Expect heavy rain, damaging gusts and isolated tornado risk.