Capital, city of Kanawha County, West Virginia
West Virginia faces a severe flood emergency as heavy rainfall triggers widespread damage. Governors mobilize National Guard and declare a state of emergency across all 55 counties. Rescues continue as utilities restore power and crews clear debris. Officials warn that the situation remains volatile with high water and saturated ground.
Rising heat advisories affect millions across the central Plains to the Southeast, with temperatures pushing toward 100 F and humidity making it feel hotter. In the U.K., calls for legal maximum workplace temperatures gain momentum as workers advocate protective laws amid intensifying heat waves.
The Hawk Fire has forced about 90,000 residents to evacuate around Reno, Nevada. Officials say the blaze is human-caused, with zero containment as shifting winds threaten neighborhoods and the fire has already destroyed homes. Schools are closed and residents face ongoing uncertainty as firefighters work to control hotspots.