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Light rain and gusty east winds will slow Saturday's commute; heavier showers and tidal rises are possible through Memorial Day.
Tampa will push into the low 90s Saturday with scattered afternoon storms and a heat index near 98°F. Brief heavy downpours and gusts could interrupt afternoon plans.
Patchy fog and heavy showers will make for a soggy Saturday and damp Memorial Day weekend.
Heavy rain, dense fog and gusty winds hit Detroit on Saturday, May 23; expect wet commutes and boating advisories.
Showers arrive late Saturday night and make Sunday a soggy, cool day. Small‑craft advisories offshore mean choppy conditions for boats.
Warm, breezy trades bring gusty winds and isolated showers; advisories for wind, surf and small craft remain in effect.
A Surfrider report and post‑storm sampling found several Hawaiʻi beaches repeatedly failed bacteria tests, spotlighting cesspools, runoff and a costly 2050 conversion deadline.
A century-old underground coal fire near Meeker warmed to nearly 800°F, prompting state crews to clear fuels and build firebreaks to prevent a surface wildfire.
Conservation groups and groundwater districts promoted rainwater harvesting at an April event in Dripping Springs as local aquifers slump. Experts laid out cistern options and sizing math for homeowners.
Tests show paint flakes in the Fox River near St. Charles contain about 18% lead. IEPA has ordered Union Pacific to propose a cleanup plan.
Flood Watch in effect May 2225 for the Austin area; 24 inches of rain possible with isolated heavier totals. Expect ponding and possible low-water crossing closures.
A Texas A&M analysis in Nature finds cities can amplify some flash‑flood thunderstorms by changing heat, moisture and airflow — a finding with local planning implications.
A wildfire called the Scott Fire was reported in Sacramento County on May 21. Federal trackers list it as burning on private land with cause undetermined.
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