AccuWeather senior meteorologist Joe Lundberg discussed the current and upcoming weather and air quality. Canadian wildfires have caused reduced air quality, with an alert in effect until 11 PM, affecting those with respiratory issues. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s, with a slight chance of showers in the mountains but not near the seacoast. The week ahead will see temperatures in the 70s and 80s, with a potential for thunderstorms in higher elevations. The weekend and early next week will see warmer temperatures, potentially reaching the 80s along the coast. August is expected to have bouts of heat, with a risk of dry conditions and potential wildfire threats.
Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.