Western US Heat Waves Raise Temperatures Near 90s Amid Wildfire Growth

Warm weather is forecasted across various regions, with inland areas reaching highs in the upper 80s to upper 90s and coastal regions experiencing temperatures in the upper 60s to 80s. Central and Southwest Virginia will see mostly sunny skies with summer-like temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to mid-80s, though some midweek showers and a slight cooling are expected. Off the coast of Africa, a tropical disturbance with a 70% chance of development in the next week may become Tropical Storm Gabrielle. The western U.S. will experience strengthening high pressure, leading to near-average temperatures early in the week and highs nearing the upper 90s by midweek, while wildfire conditions improve with increased containment of the Garnet Fire. Despite the warming trend and occasional small rain chances, the weather remains largely dry. Additionally, a reflective piece highlights the quiet, persistent activity of small creatures in nature, offering a contrast to human emotional turbulence.