Heat Advisory through tonight as inland San Diego climbs into the 80s–90s. See cooling centers and safety tips.

Dozens of dead wild birds washed up at Coney Island Creek Park amid a winter surge in bird flu. Officials urge reporting and caution around pets.

Cool start Friday, then a quick warm‑up into the weekend and a potentially record‑breaking heat wave Monday–Wednesday.

Sunny today and a warm weekend, but a strong cold front Sunday night could bring severe storms and gale-force winds.

Sunny this morning with a high near 93°F; a much stronger heat wave could push Phoenix past 100°F by midweek. Cooling centers will be available downtown.

High Wind Warning in effect through 4 PM Friday with gusts to 60 mph. Expect gusty commutes, possible power outages, and a weekend that swings from storms to snow.

A viral video shows customers left outside an OnCue store in Oklahoma City during a tornado warning; the chain says it is reviewing the incident and explains its policy.

Baltimore DPW says routine testing found a small TTHM exceedance at a Sparks monitoring site; about 600 services were notified and officials say the water remains safe.

A hunter-harvested deer in Ouachita Parish tested positive for chronic wasting disease; LDWF expanded a control zone and tightened baiting and carcass rules in northern Louisiana.

Flood Watch through Saturday as an atmospheric river hits Portland; expect 1–2 inches in the valley and gusty winds. Allow extra time for travel.

Sunny and warm Friday, then a sharp flip: very strong winds and a big cool-down Sunday into Monday.

Sunny and unseasonably warm Friday with highs near 68°F. A cold front Saturday brings a chance of showers and gusty winds.

Light snow and dense fog are making Friday morning's commute slower in Seattle. Expect a rain/snow mix this morning with spotty accumulations on grass and elevated surfaces.