Henderson highlights drone use in monsoon-storm preparation
The City of Henderson says year-round preparedness work includes high-tech drones used to help prepare for monsoon storms.
Environment & Weather
Weather, climate, pollution, air and water quality, conservation, wildlife, natural resources, and environmental policy.
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Baton Rouge-area air monitors mostly report good conditions, with moderate PM2.5 at one site
Louisiana environmental monitoring data dated July 27 show good readings at several Baton Rouge-area sites, while French Settlement recorded a moderate PM2.5 Air Quality Index of 53.
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Flood watch issued for Baltimore City as slow-moving storms raised flash-flood risk
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington issued a flood watch for Baltimore City and nearby Maryland areas on July 6, 2026, citing slow-moving thunderstorms and the potential for flash flooding into the evening.
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NWS warned Jefferson City area of heat indexes near 105 degrees in late June
A June 28 National Weather Service warning said a dangerous heat wave was expected to bring heat indexes around 105 degrees to Jefferson City and central Missouri through at least Thursday.
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Nashua reports probable combined-sewer overflows after July 22 rainfall
The City of Nashua said July 22 rainfall pushed wet-weather flows beyond capacity at the Nashua Wastewater Treatment Facility, resulting in probable combined-sewer-overflow discharges.
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Salt Lake City secures $11.5 million for climate-resilience work along the 9-Line and Fleet Block
Salt Lake City announced $11.5 million in Bezos Earth Fund grants for planned cooling, greening and climate-resilience improvements along the 9-Line corridor and at the future Fleet Block open space.
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New Orleans-area officials prepare flood defenses as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches
New Orleans-area agencies closed most floodgates and lowered canal levels as Tropical Storm Bertha moved along the northern Gulf Coast.
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NWS issued flash-flood watch for Frederick during July heavy-rain threat
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Frederick on July 9, 2026, warning that heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across northeastern Maryland and nearby areas.
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Dangerous heat wave pushed Kansas City heat indexes to 105 or higher
Kansas City-area locations reported heat-index values of at least 105 degrees during a late-June and early-July heat wave, while forecasts warned of continued hazardous conditions through the July 4 weekend.
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Las Vegas heat wave brought forecast high of 114°F and elevated wildfire risk
Las Vegas was running about 10 degrees above normal as a Western heat wave brought a forecast high near 114°F on Aug. 2 and prompted warnings of elevated wildfire risk in very dry conditions.
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BLM keeps Rim Campground near Casper closed because of increased bear activity
The Bureau of Land Management temporarily closed Rim Campground in Natrona County effective July 15, 2026, citing increased bear activity and public-safety concerns. No reopening date has been announced.
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Maine clean-ports project advances Portland planning for lower-emission port operations
MaineDOT says Portland is among four Maine ports included in a Clean Ports Planning Project examining emissions, electrification, shore power and electrical-grid capacity.
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Massachusetts issued fine-particulate air-quality alert during July smoke episode
Massachusetts issued an Air Quality Action Day for fine particulates on July 17, 2026, during smoky and hazy conditions affecting southern New England, including the Boston area.
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Flash Flood Warning issued for St. Louis after 1 to 2 inches of rain
A National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning covered the City of St. Louis until 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 4, 2026, after radar indicated thunderstorms and 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.
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Henderson-area forecast showed 111°F high as late-July heat wave raised wildfire concerns
National Weather Service forecast products showed an extreme-heat warning for the Henderson area and projected a 111°F high on Saturday during the late-July regional heat wave.
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Connecticut adopts renewable-energy affordability law
Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 26-127 on July 15, 2026, directing renewed attention to affordability and access in Connecticut solar-energy and battery-storage programs.
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Maine’s 2026 emergency plan flags Lewiston as vulnerable to amplified urban heat
Maine’s 2026 Emergency Operations Plan identifies Lewiston as one of three communities where urban heat-island effects can intensify summer heat impacts and air-conditioning demand.
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Worcester included in Massachusetts fine-particle air monitoring network as July alert issued
MassDEP issued a fine-particulate air-quality alert on July 17, 2026, while the state’s 2026 monitoring plan lists a Worcester station on Summer Street.
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Heat wave prompts early heat-relief operations in Billings as Montana fire danger remains elevated
A western heat wave reaching Montana prompted the Montana Rescue Mission in Billings to open earlier than usual for heat relief, while regional drought and extreme heat continued to raise wildfire concerns.
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State extends Concord wastewater-treatment energy-efficiency grant deadline to Aug. 31
A no-cost amendment approved on the Jan. 28 Governor and Council agenda moves the completion deadline for Concord wastewater-treatment facility energy-efficiency work to Aug. 31, 2026.
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Indiana and FEMA begin damage assessments after June severe weather
Indiana, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration began joint damage assessments July 16 after flooding, tornadoes, severe storms and a derecho struck parts of the state in June.
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Montana energy rulemaking enters final public-comment days before Aug. 7 deadline
Montana DEQ’s public-comment period on proposed energy rules ends Aug. 7, 2026. A separate Energy Task Force meeting is scheduled Aug. 25 in Helena.