SUMMER

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

To say goodbye to the summer and welcome the new school year, Elevation Church hosted a block party at the Berglund Center Sunday.

After 50 years of cannonballs, Roanoke took a final splash at the Washington Park Pool Sunday.

Highs only reach the upper 60s and low to mid 70s Monday through Wednesday afternoons

Temperatures are mild, humidity is low, and the sun shines brightly through the day

Beating the heat is not only essential for your own comfort, but also for your health – Here’s how you can stay cool and safe all summer.

It’s no secret that we’ve had one HOT summer this year, and many of us have been looking for ways to cool off.

Storms increase Wednesday before a noticeable drop in humidity later in the week

The long-awaited drop in humidity is coming, but we'll have to wait a few days

Storms will be slow-moving, creating the chance for localized flooding

The nonproft Union of Concerned Scientists describes summer as “danger season.”

Temperatures reach the 90s outside of the mountains Tuesday through at least Thursday

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

Most scattered storms Monday happen during the late morning and afternoon hours

Storms Friday have the chance to become severe, especially along and east of US 29

Storms the next couple of days will be more hit-or-miss than they've been throughout the week so far

Localized flooding will be possible in any storms that move over water-logged areas

High temperatures approach triple digits in areas east of the Parkway, especially Sunday afternoon

A selection of three bottles, including a zippy vinho verde.

Budget-friendly skirt steak gets a glow-up from a seasoning rub with just 3 ingredients, two of which are salt and pepper.

High temperatures outside of the mountains reach 95-100° during the weekend

Temperatures could reach the mid to upper 90s this coming weekend

It’s been about two years since the feature was shut off due to much-needed repairs.

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond the Forecast!

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond the Forecast!

Highs reach well into the 90s (for most) each day Wednesday through Sunday

The forecast for the weekend is as typical as it gets for mid-July!

Warmth, humidity and scattered afternoon storms return to the forecast this weekend

A front lingering nearby triggers more storms for some Wednesday afternoon

Temperatures reach well into the 90s outside of the mountains Tuesday afternoon

Rent prices have started to cool down this summer. Cities with the most significant decreases include Tallahassee, San Diego and even Miami.

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

Kids share their vacation photos from Sweden, Maryland and North Carolina.

Enjoy the brief break in humidity through Wednesday morning

The Salem Fair is taking safety precautions ahead of opening day. Metal detectors and an increased police presence will be in place after a shooting last year.

A welcomed drop in humidity gives the A/C a break the next two mornings

Temperatures are a touch higher than average for the end of June with cooler weather coming after some storms

The chance for hit-or-miss storms is slightly higher Sunday than Saturday

A few hit-or-miss downpours will be possible this weekend too

These are just five of the great ice cream places we've visited during Tasty Tuesday within the past year

Near-record heat and storms return Wednesday and Wednesday night

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

With gas prices rising, more and more people are finding themselves in need of assistance on the road.

Pulaski County and Roanoke and Lynchburg Cities are all distributing two free meals to students a day.

Things get warmer this weekend before a full-force heat wave next week

As summer travel ramps up, TSA wants to give you some reminders before you hit the skies.

Localized flooding or severe weather will be possible, especially by Wednesday

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

Scattered storms return to the forecast Tuesday and Wednesday

Splash Valley prepared for a busy season of fun this summer

The pools are open and the heat is on, but before you or your family makes a splash this summer, be sure to lather up.

Temperatures reach the 80s and 90s Thursday before a higher chance of scattered storms

Storms late Thursday tap into our hot air mass, creating the threat for a few strong to severe thunderstorms

Storms form Thursday before temperatures back off later in the week

Some schools have closed early for summer. More than a billion people are in danger of heat stroke. Summer's early arrival in South Asia also threatens global grain supplies.

An ominous reminder of the perils of vaccine inequality evokes different reactions across the continent.

In the last edition of the summer, readers take KidsPost along as they visit historical landmarks and sites.

Yes, there was more must-watch TV than "The White Lotus" these past several months. Here are a few series you may have missed.

“She never got sick, and we assumed like many people that this would just go away just as quickly as it came,” her uncle said.

Experts have advice for how to treat and prevent chafing.

On mountaintop glaciers of Alaska, Washington and Oregon, billions of tiny black worms are tunneling upward, to the barren, icy surface. What lures them, and how do they survive the frozen depths?

Embrace indoor-outdoor living with these affordable, reviewer-loved patio and porch accessories.

From tutors to expanded summer schools, some parents and educators are seeking ways to adjust for potential learning losses.

He’ll spend 60 days in prison, officials said.

He’ll spend 60 days in prison, officials said.

He’ll spend 60 days in prison, officials said.

Tennessee Bureau of InvestigationTennessee police said Thursday that they are “frustrated” by the lack of clarity in the disappearance of 5-year-old Summer Wells—who was planting flowers in her garden and then just vanished.“While every case is different, this one is definitely outside of the norm,” Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Leslie Earhart said at a briefing on the progress, or lack of it, in the case.“Typically in an investigation like this one, we have some idea of where t

Summer Wells, 5, was reported missing in Hawkins County on June 15. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it was still investigating.

Summer is arriving in Italy's wine country in Tuscany, and the leaves on the vines shimmer in gold and green. Yahya Adams moves his gloves through the foliage, removing excess buds and shoots to make the vines stronger.

Summer is our liberation, a liberation that has never felt as acute as it does this year, says columnist Mary Schmich, who offers her resolutions for things to do in the coming season.

Olympic track and field star Lolo Jones is one of 10 American athletes to compete in both the Summer and Winter Games. Only 130 people worldwide can make that claim, and on that list, only 25 are women. The 33-year-old hurdler and bobsledder is now focused on Rio Olympics, putting behind what she calls her “worst year professionally" after two surgeries and several injuries. If she makes the U.S. team, it will be her fourth Olympic appearance. Lolo Jones joins “CBS This Morning" to discuss how she is defying her critics.

Summer may be coming to an end, but travel editor Peter Greenberg says the travel season could be heating up. Greenberg joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain all of the get-away deals that are quietly floated out by hotels, resorts, cruise lines and airlines in September to last you the rest of the year.

Summer is peak season for ticks and the diseases they can spread. Lyme disease is the most well-known tick-borne illness, but it's not the only one to watch out for. Marlie Hall has more on what you need to know.

Too soon for Santa? Holiday deals being offered earlier than ever Summer is not over until next week, but it is already beginning to look a lot like Christmas in retail stores around the country. "Adweek" executive editor Tony Case joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what is behind the early holiday push.

Who needs to worry about West Nile virus Summer is West Nile virus season, and cases of of the mosquito-borne disease have been reported in numerous states in recent weeks. For most people, infection is not serious, but some patients can get very sick or even die. Dr. Steven Gordon, chairman of the department of infectious disease at the Cleveland Clinic, tells CBS News who's most at risk and how to prevent it.

Lyme disease "doesn't kill you, but it squeezes every drop of life from you" Summer is a high-risk season for Lyme disease, which is caused by a bacteria transmitted by ticks. Dr. Bernard Raxlen of Lyme Resource Medical in New York explains what to watch out for and how to treat it.