Axios

Forecasts for Tropical Storm Beryl put Texas in the crosshairs of a storm that has defied the odds for days.

Why it matters: While storm track forecasts for Tropical Storm Beryl have been extremely accurate, intensity projections have consistently been off target, showing too little intensification and missing a round of strengthening shortly before it came ashore near Tulum, Mexico, on Monday morning.

Our live-updating tracker keeps you up-to-date on the latest storm paths, intensity, and forecasts for every hurricane of the season.

Why it matters: Experts warn that 2024 is likely to be an extremely active hurricane season, with forecasters predicting 24 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 6 major hurricanes.

This map is food for thought heading into the weekend and the heart of summer driving season.

Why it matters: While EVs generally have higher sticker prices, running a car on electricity is typically cheaper — often by a lot.

Heat alerts are impacting nearly 150 million people in at least 21 states — and forecasters warn potentially deadly high temperatures may linger in many places well beyond the Independence Day holiday weekend.

The big picture: With July 4 holiday travel expected to hit an all-time high, record-breaking temperatures are set to continue for up to two weeks across the U.S. West — where 18 large fires are burning. "Dangerous" heat is expected across the South and Mid-Atlantic through the weekend and into next week.