Dense morning fog slows commutes; steady rain arrives Sunday with splashover possible along the harbor.

NCDEQ has declared a Code Orange ozone alert for Mecklenburg and Union counties through 8 p.m.; sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity and avoid burning.

NOAA has named the University of Hawaiʻi the Pacific Reef Research Coordination Institute to coordinate coral science, restoration and training across the U.S. Pacific.

Environment groups sued Granite Rock, alleging repeated polluted discharges from its A.R. Wilson quarry into the Pajaro River and toward Monterey Bay.

Upper-80s Friday in Knoxville, then a cold front brings showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into early Sunday.

A tornado watch covers most of Wisconsin through 8 p.m. CDT as forecasters warn of large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado threat.

Highs near 89°F Friday in Memphis, then likely showers and thunderstorms Saturday with a sharp cooldown into the 40s. Gusty south winds possible.

Tornado Watch 130 is in effect across 22 northern Oklahoma counties through 9 p.m. Friday. SPC warns of possible strong tornadoes, huge hail and damaging winds.

A Reed College researcher warned Oaks Bottom’s wooded refuge could let a fast urban fire reach dense Southeast Portland neighborhoods. Fire and utility officials say preparedness, not cameras, is the near‑term priority.

Clay County health officials warned of blue‑green algae at Doctors Lake Center and testing is underway. Residents and pet owners should avoid contact with discolored water.

Concord has asked customers to voluntarily cut water use as drought tightens. City officials warn lake levels have fallen and stricter restrictions could follow.

Wind Advisory through 1 PM MST; gusts may reach 30–45 mph. Phoenix will top out near 85°F today and climb into the 90s by Sunday.

Burlington is staging sand and sandbags as the NWS forecasts the Fox River to crest near 12.5 feet; officials warn of possible street and park closures.