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Hot temperatures in place to kick off the week under sunny skies

More summer-like days are here to kick off the week. Expect plenty of sunshine and hot temperatures across the region. Whether you’re spending time outside, by the pool, don’t forget the sunscreen and water. UV levels will be intense, and the humidity will make it feel even warmer through the afternoon. Temperatures today climb close to 90 degrees. Afternoon highs from today through Wednesday are expected to stay in the lower 90s, putting us well above normal for mid-May.

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Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season

Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.

Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor'easter brings flooding to East Coast

More than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska. It comes after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding.

Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms west of Africa

The twelfth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will remain away from the U.S. mainland, but could lead to some rough weather in Europe next week.

Mountain towns look to bring in visitors as leaf season peaks

It’s that time of year again - leaf season in the North Carolina mountains. That’s exactly what High Country communities want to hear want to hear one year after Helene.

Tropical Storm Jerry forms in Atlantic

The system is expected to stay away from the U.S. mainland but could generate rough swells and rip currents along much of the East Coast next week.

National Weather Service confirms first EF-5 tornado in over a decade

The tornado carried fully loaded train cars nearly 500 feet in Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20th. It's the first EF-5 tornado to strike the U.S. since 2013.

Asheville's River Arts District: 1 Year After The Storm

'The heartbeat is starting to patter again': Asheville's River Arts District one year after Helene

Asheville's River Arts District was among the areas of town hit hardest by Helene. The scars are still visible, but a real sense of triumph over tragedy permeates the historic neighborhood.

'A beacon of hope': Biltmore one year after Helene

The Estate was open to visitors again only five weeks after the storm - just in time for Christmas.