Gusts between 35 mph and 55 mph around the Las Vegas valley today. Blowing dust, strong crosswinds on the roads, and spotty ...

Dry conditions that have prevailed across much of North and South Carolina have created an elevated fire risk.

Meteorologists issued high wind advisories across much of the country, as strong gusts fueled wildfires that broke out this week in Florida, North Carolina and Texas, among other states.