Dozens of dead dolphins have washed up along Florida beaches this week; officials are collecting samples and investigating a possible virus.

Sunny and breezy today with gusts to about 35 mph. A strong cold front arrives Sunday night into Monday, bringing showers and a sharp temperature drop.

Illinois EPA rejected a plan to cap coal ash at Joliet's Lincoln Stone Quarry, citing gaps in groundwater monitoring and funding. Advocates called it a win.

Strong winds tore part of the roof off Walsh Academy in Niles Friday, forcing a campus closure and prompting inspections; no injuries were reported.

Falling ice and a winter storm warning shuttered the Mackinac Bridge Friday, closing a key I-75 link and prompting travel warnings across northern Michigan.

An NWS storm survey found a brief EF‑1 tornado touched down in Cooksville, with estimated peak winds near 90 mph and a short damage path. The same storm system produced damaging winds across nearby counties.

Heavy rain and damaging southerly winds will hit Honolulu through the weekend. Flood Watch and a High Wind Warning are in effect.

Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. tonight; downtown near 93°F and hotter inland. Check cooling centers and avoid midday exertion.

Sunny Friday with a high near 61°F and gusty south winds this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms return Sunday into Monday with a sharp cooldown.

Clear morning and a sunny day with highs near 79°F; warming into the 80s this weekend and possibly near 90°F by midweek.

Hillsboro opened sandbag fill stations at Griffin Oaks Park and Frances Street Park ahead of a regional flood watch. Bring a shovel and expect self‑service stations.

Gusts to 60 mph are possible Friday as a High Wind Warning runs through the afternoon. A Winter Storm Watch covers Saturday evening through Monday — travel may be hazardous.

Sunny Friday with a high near 87°F. A strong warming trend could push Las Vegas into the upper 90s by mid‑week; take heat precautions.