Missouri Governor Declares Emergency as Flooding Continues Again

 

Missouri declared a state of emergency on Friday after intense storms caused flash flooding across multiple regions, forcing emergency responders to conduct more than 90 water rescues and respond to a building collapse into floodwaters at Bearcat Getaway Campground. Initial reports from the Reynolds County Sheriff's Office indicated between 10...

California brush fire near Llano triggers evacuations

 

LLANO, California, — A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Summit Fire erupted early Friday afternoon in the Antelope Valley community of Llano, near the Los Angeles–San Bernardino county line, rapidly expanding under hot, dry and windy conditions. First reported at about 12:50 p.m. near Jesus Canyon Road and East Avenue...

Florida Python Challenge launches in Everglades this July

 

Everglades, Florida — The Florida Python Challenge began Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m., running through Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m., offering registered participants a chance to remove invasive Burmese pythons and compete for a share of $25,000, including a $10,000 grand prize announced by FWC and partners. This week...

Oregon wildfire near Anthony Lakes forces evacuations

 

In northeastern Oregon, the lightning-sparked Anthony Fire has grown rapidly to more than 400 acres, prompting immediate evacuations and the closure of recreational services near Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. Ignited on July 10, 2026, about two miles northeast of the resort in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, the fire expanded quickly...

Texas braces for rare July cold front flooding

 

TEXAS – Meteorologists and emergency management officials are warning that a rare July cold front advancing into the state is poised to rapidly drive rainfall totals far above normal and set off dangerous flash flooding, especially across Central and South Texas. As of July 10, 2026, forecasters say the system...

California: Firefighters halt Grande Fire near Lake Piru

 

In Southern California, more than 100 firefighters responded on July 10, 2026, to the fast-moving Grande Fire near Lake Piru on the Los Angeles–Ventura county border. The brush fire ignited around 2:20 p.m. south of Highway 126 and east of Lake Piru amid triple-digit temperatures and a regional heat wave....

India opens Centre of Excellence on human-wildlife conflict

 

New Delhi, India. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Human-Wildlife Conflict in Coimbatore, establishing a national facility to strengthen research, innovation, policy support, and capacity building for managing human-wildlife interactions across India. It aims to coordinate scientific studies, deploy technological solutions and provide...

Cheyenne suspends Meta wastewater after bacterial contamination

 

Cheyenne, Wyoming officials have linked a rare bacterial contamination in the city’s water reclamation system to construction activities at Meta Platforms’ under-construction artificial intelligence data center, known as Project Cosmo. The bacterium, Cupriavidus gilardii, was first detected during routine wastewater sampling in late February 2026 by the Cheyenne Board of...

United States heat wave bakes Southwest, kills 18

 

PHOENIX, Arizona — A prolonged extreme heat wave is scorching the western United States this week, with forecasters warning that some desert communities could reach 117°F. The hottest conditions are expected in southern California’s Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs, on Thursday and Friday, where temperatures could climb to a dangerously...

Drought Persists Across Northeast and Southeast U.S. Regions

 

Raleigh: State and local drought agencies this week reported persistent drought conditions across North Carolina, Rhode Island and South Carolina, issuing county-level classifications and updates after months of below-average precipitation. The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council published counts of exceptional, extreme, severe and moderate counties, while Rhode Island's governor...