A semi‑truck fire on northbound I‑5 near Templin Highway spread into brush and prompted an evacuation warning for Paradise Ranch Estates, with lane closures snarling traffic.

Two underground "wing" storage units were unveiled in Austin, adding about 1.7 million gallons of temporary capacity to ease neighborhood flooding during heavy storms.

An overnight blaze at Ciudad Juárez’s municipal landfill sent a heavy plume of smoke over the south and drew multiple fire engines and tankers. Crews worked for hours to knock down burning waste.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix July 7–9 with highs near 113°F and limited overnight relief. Call 2‑1‑1 or use county listings for cooling centers.

Morning fog gives way to sunny, hot afternoons; Heat Advisory runs July 810.

Breezy trades bring gusty winds and isolated windward showers Tuesday, July 7, with a Small Craft Advisory in effect through 6 PM HST.

Monroe moved to Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions on July 6 as reservoir levels lag after a dry spring. Outdoor watering windows are limited and some uses — including home car washing — are banned.

A flash flood warning covered parts of Durham and Orange counties Monday night after storms dumped 1–3 inches and more rain was possible; low‑lying roads were at risk.

Cool morning Tuesday gives way to a midweek warm‑up with highs near 95°F by Thursday. Check local respite sites and call 2‑1‑1 for cooling center hours.

Triple-digit heat returns with highs near 109–111°F and minimal nighttime relief. County cooling stations are open July 6–8.

Cloudy morning in San Jose with a marine layer; gusty NNW winds this afternoon. Beach Hazards Statement through Friday warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.

Morning fog and mid‑70s at the coast; inland valleys and deserts face dangerous heat midweek.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to breezy afternoons. A Beach Hazards Statement through Friday warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents.