SUMMER

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

We go from near-record warmth to wind chills in the 30s in less than 48 hours.

Near-record warmth Thursday and Friday followed by autumnal chill Sunday morning

Temperatures reach near record levels through Friday before plummeting through the weekend

High temperatures will be 10-15° above average through Friday afternoon

Temperatures get to near-record levels later in the week

The Beijing Winter Olympics open in four months — just six months after the Summer Games wrapped up in Tokyo.

Perfect high school football weather Friday precedes a weekend warmup

Temperatures Tuesday top out in the 80s for many

Summer-like warmth returns for at least the first half of the week

It will take about another five days for humidity levels to dip to autumnal levels

A sliver of tropical moisture will bring the chance for storms through Friday

Summer heat lingers for the most part, with tropical systems still flaring up

Storms Wednesday could become strong-to-severe near and east of the Blue Ridge Parkway

The jet stream dips and lifts, causing temperature swings through the weekend

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

Somehow, summer 2021 has come to a close (hello, sad girl fall!), so we’re going to take a look back at all the major things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about, because this summer went by way too fast.

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

Ida's remnants could bring about a month's worth of rain to areas north of 460 Wednesday

There is a new trend sweeping the nation, and if you’ve never owned a pair, you probably just don’t get it yet.

High temperatures rise well into the 90s for most of the area Tuesday

Many parts of the area will run up the score of 90° days throughout the week

Moisture from Henri helps to give us a few more storms by Friday before a hot and mainly dry weekend

“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.

Make sure you're hydrating and finding ways to stay cool the next several days

The heat index will get close to 100° in some spots most days this week

Temperatures return to the 90s starting this Sunday and through much of next week

Unseasonably low humidity leads to more comfortable weather, less rain chances

The humidity won't be a major issue, thankfully, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons

Spotty storms likely won't be enough to completely get rid of the smoky haze this weekend

Ending a fun-filled summer day with a light show? That’s exactly what Dollywood is doing with its new show — but with drones!

Temperatures continue to rise despite an increase in haze through at least Wednesday

It’s hot, and when you step outside it’s not just sunburn you want to avoid.

Common places for ticks include tall grass and in brushy forested areas, but it’s not unheard of to find them while you’re in your outside in your neighborhood or doing yard work. That’s why experts want you to be vigilant.

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?

The heat index rises into the mid to upper 90s for parts of the area again Tuesday afternoon

The heat index will approach 100° in the eastern half of the area some afternoons this week

Now that Elsa is gone, a typical summer weather pattern unfolds through at least the weekend

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

Elsa could produce localized flooding in Southside through Thursday afternoon

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.

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

You might think a summer scorcher may be torture on your cooling costs, but Appalachian Power has suggestions to save on your bill.

90° heat makes a comeback for parts of the area next week

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.

Enjoy the low humidity while it lasts!

A front Tuesday brings rain, followed by a drop in humidity

It will feel much more comfortable at times this week, following another cool front

Localized flooding may become an issue throughout the week

Plenty of time to spend by the water this weekend

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.

Temperatures Tuesday afternoon will be right around the average for this time of year

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.

Summer is right around the corner and summer camps still aren’t staffed. Now, they’re getting creative to help fill positions.

We've done a full 180 since this time last week

80s and 90s will be common around here for the next several afternoons

Our first dose of 90° heat becomes possible this weekend

Tuesday will likely be the last day of below-average temperatures for the month of May

A flip in the weather pattern sends us straight into summer later this week and this weekend

That time of the year is almost here again: spending a lovely day at the beach.

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.