What happened. Why it matters. Plainly.
If you’re in parts of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, northern California or northern Nevada today, take note: conditions could allow any new fire to spread rapidly.
Heavy rain overnight into Thursday, August 20, 2026, sent flash floodwater through Columbus and the Dayton area, triggering flash flood warnings and prompting
A roughly 250-pound black bear climbed into an unlocked, parked car in central Colorado Springs and couldn’t get back out.
This covers the Extreme Heat Warnings that were active from the Arizona desert to North Texas in late August 2026 — all have since expired; see the update at top for the current status