Thursday once again high pressure will keep the sunshine going and above average temperatures. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s to near 90°, with record highs likely by late afternoon.
A 'Ring of Fire' setup may bring severe storms to the Carolinas Tuesday evening into the overnight hours.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 79 people and trapping residents under collapsed buildings.
NOAA's latest outlook suggests conditions will gradually improve through the end of October, thanks in part to recent rainfall and the increase in typical summertime storms. Charlotte averages about 4.5 inches of rain in August.
Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state as many residents were left wondering if their homes had survived.
Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area.
Governor Josh Stein is urging North Carolinians to conserve water as the state continues to battle a nearly year-long drought.
Gov. Josh Stein and environmental officials warned Thursday that a nearly year-long drought has left several major reservoirs feet below normal levels, keeping dozens of communities under mandatory water restrictions.
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