Level 3 “Leave Now” orders were issued in Okanogan County after the B AND O wildland fire advanced toward rural roads and homes; shelters and animal care were arranged in Omak.

Two mosquito traps in San Marcos tested positive for West Nile; Hays County says no human cases so far and urges repellant and removing standing water.

NWS issued a special weather statement for western North Carolina Friday, warning of pea‑sized hail, gusts to 40 mph and frequent lightning across mountain communities.

A Salish Sea humpback nicknamed Pop Tart was freed from fishing gear after a coordinated U.S.–Canada response, officials and whale‑watch crews say.

A brush fire near Piru burned about 50 acres and prompted evacuation warnings east of Lake Piru. Aircraft and more than 100 firefighters are battling the blaze in steep terrain.

Foggy, sticky start to Friday with highs near 85°F. Afternoon storms possible with isolated gusts.

A late-night wildfire in American Fork Canyon evacuated Timpooneke and Mutual Dell and closed Tibble Fork Reservoir as crews brought in aircraft.

The Bureau of Land Management approved a plan to repurpose a buried Mojave pipeline for water transport to Southern California, prompting sharp criticism from tribes and conservationists.

Flash Flood Watch runs through Saturday morning as storms likely bring heavy rain and gusty winds tonight. Expect localized flooding and travel delays.

NWS put parts of Gaston and Cleveland counties under a severe‑storm warning Friday afternoon — gusts to 60 mph and penny‑sized hail were possible. Shelter indoors.

Heavy rain and storms produced flash flooding south of St. Louis on July 10, with 4–8 inches reported in some spots. Officials warn to avoid flooded roads and monitor local alerts.

Forecasters warn deep Gulf moisture will raise flash‑flood risk across Houston this weekend, with slow‑moving storms capable of producing intense, localized rainfall.

A magnitude-4.6 earthquake struck off the Kona coast late Thursday; officials say no tsunami was expected. Some island residents reported feeling shaking.