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NWS Warns of Thunderstorms, Flash Floods in Southern New Mexico, Western & Northern Gulf Coast

The US National Weather Service said part of the region stretching from southern New Mexico into the western and northern Gulf Coast is expected to experience flash flooding into Wednesday due to excessive rainfall from heavy thunderstorms.The NWS issued a red flag warning for Colorado's Vail, Aspen, Rifle, Grand Junction, Montrose, and Nucla. The state is primarily served by Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills (BKH) unit Black Hills Energy.In Nebraska, a similar warning was raised for Harrison, Chadron, Scottsbluff, Bridgeport, Alliance, Harrisburg, Kimball, Sidney, Rushville, Oshkosh, Arthur, Hyannis, Chappell, and Ogallala. A major part of the state falls under the service area of regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool, with Midcontinent ISO also serving some areas.Affected areas in Wyoming included Glenrock, Bill, Lusk, Lance Creek, Glendo, Douglas, Torrington, Wheatland, Chugwater, and Newcastle. These areas primarily fall under the service area of PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power.Also covered under a red flag warning were South Dakota's Edgemont, Hot Springs, Pine Ridge, Kadoka, Martin, Custer, and Wall, primarily served by Black Hills Energy.California's Shasta Dam, Redding, Red Bluff, Corning, Paradise, Oroville, Marysville, Paradise, and Quincy, primarily served by PG&E (PCG) unit Pacific Gas and Electric Company, were also placed under a red flag warning watch.Meanwhile, an extreme heat warning was raised for Oregon's Portland, Oregon City, Corbett, and Hillsboro, primarily served by Portland General Electric and PacifiCorp unit Pacific Power; and Washington's Vancouver, also served by Pacific Power.The NWS issued a flood warning for Missouri's Nevada, Joplin, Osage Beach, Lebanon, Springfield, Jefferson City, Camdenton, Rolla, St Joseph, Boonville, Columbia, Chillicothe, Carrollton, Moberly, Washington, and areas near Mexico. Evergy (EVRG), Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in Missouri.A similar warning was issued for areas near Coffeyville and Iola in Kansas, where Evergy is among the major service providers.Areas covered under a flood warning watch in Illinois included Peru, Peoria, Pekin, Canton, Havana, Quincy, Jacksonville, Champaign, Decatur, and Carbondale. Ameren's Illinois unit and Exelon (EXC) subsidiary ComEd are among the major service providers in the state.In Texas, the NWS issued a flash flood warning for Rocksprings, Junction, Fredericksburg, Burnet, Georgetown, San Antonio, Hondo, and Cameron, while parts of Cameron and Denton were covered under a flood warning watch. Sempra (SRE) unit Oncor, and Centrepoint Energy (CNP) are among the major service providers in these places.A flash flood warning was raised for Rutland in Vermont, primarily served by Energir unit Green Mountain Power.The NWS also issued flood warnings for certain pockets of Washington, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Iowa, and Indiana.

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Commodities

NWS Warns of Widespread Heat, Record Temperatures in Southern, Eastern US

The US National Weather Service forecast a widespread heat wave on Friday, expected to peak in the southern and eastern regions of the country, with the likelihood of several temperature records being broken.The NWS early Friday issued a red flag warning for Wyoming's Glenrock, Bill, Lusk, Lance Creek, Glendo, Douglas, Torrington, Wheatland, Chugwater, Pine Bluffs, and Cheyenne, which primarily fall under the service area of PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power.In Nebraska, a similar warning was raised for Harrison, Chadron, Scottsbluff, Bridgeport, Alliance, Harrisburg, Kimball, Sidney, Rushville, Oshkosh, Arthur, Hyannis, Chappell, and Ogallala. A major part of the state falls under the service area of regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool, with Midcontinent ISO also serving some areas.Utah's Vernal, Manila and areas near Moab, primarily served by PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power, were also covered under a red flag warning watch.Affected areas in Colorado include Craig, Steamboat Springs, Rangely, Meeker, Vail, Rifle, Grand Junction, Buena Vista, Aspen, Montrose, Gunnison, Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Nucla, Lake City, Alamosa, Canon City, Salida, Saguache, Leadville, Creede, Wolf Creek Pass, and San Luis. The state is primarily served by Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills (BKH) unit Black Hills Energy.The NWS issued a flood warning for Missouri's Grant Ciy, Bethany, Trenton, Kirksville, Macon, Chillicothe, Carrollton, St Joseph, Butler, Nevada, Rock Port, Maryville, Boonville, and Columbia. Evergy (EVRG), Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in Missouri.A flood warning was also issued for Iowa's Iowa City, Ottumwa, Des Moines, Osceola, Burlington, Clinton, Davenport, and areas near Dubuque. Berkshire Hathaway Energy unit MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (LNT) are the major power providers in Iowa.Areas covered under a flood warning watch in Illinois included Peru, Galesburg, Canton, Havana, Macomb, Ottawa, and areas near Kankakee. These places are primarily served by Ameren's (AEE) Illinois unit and Exelon (EXC) subsidiary ComEd.The NWS issued a flash flood warning and a severe thunderstorm warning for areas near Muskogee in Oklahoma, while a flood warning was raised for areas near Grove. These places are primarily served by OGE Energy (OGE) unit Oklahoma Gas & Electric.Flood warnings were also issued for small pockets of Louisiana, Indiana, and Washington.

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Commodities

NWS Warns of Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain in Central Plains, Midwest

The US National Weather Service said parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest are likely to experience scattered severe thunderstorms, with potential for hail in excess of two inches, strong tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts, on Thursday evening.The region stretching from the Central Plains to the Midwest faces the risk of flooding due to heavy to excessive rainfall throughout the day, the agency said.Meanwhile, the heatwave in Central US is likely to move towards the south and east on Thursday.The NWS early Thursday issued a red flag warning for Colorado's Gunnison, Canon City, Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Nucla, Lake City, Pueblo, La Veta Pass, Trinidad, Eads, Lamar, and Ordway. The state is primarily served by Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills (BKH) unit Black Hills Energy.A similar warning was raised for Nebraska's Harrison, Chadron, Scottsbluff, Bridgeport, Alliance, Harrisburg, Kimball, and Sidney. Most of Nebraska is covered by the regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool, with Midcontinent ISO also serving some areas.Affected areas in California included Shasta Dam, Redding, Red Bluff, Corning, Alder Springs, Oroville, Marysville, Woodland, Fairfield, Vallejo, San Francisco, Fremont, Lakeport, Auburn, and Grass Valley, primarily served by PG&E (PCG) unit Pacific Gas and Electric Company.In Wyoming, a red flag warning was issued for Glenrock, Bill, Lusk, Lance Creek, Glendo, Douglas, Torrington, Wheatland, Chugwater, Pine Bluffs, and Cheyenne, which primarily fall under the service area of PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power.Arizona's Grand Canyon Village, primarily served by Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) subsidiary Arizona Public Service Company, was placed under an extreme heat warning watch.The NWS issued a freeze warning for Idaho's Shoshone, Arco, Rigby, Rexbury, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Pocatello, and areas near Hailey and Island Park. These places are primarily served by Rocky Mountain Power and Idacorp (IDA) subsidiary Idaho Power.A flash flood warning was raised for Missouri's Trenton and Kirksville, while a flood warning was issued for Bethany, St Joseph, Butler, Jefferson City, Carrollton, Chillicothe, Macon, and Nevada. Evergy (EVRG), Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in Missouri.In Kansas, where Evergy is among the service providers, a flood warning was issued for McPherson, and areas near Lincoln, Salina, Iola, and Manhattan.The NWS issued a flash flood warning for Bloomington, Pekin, and areas near Peoria in Illinois, while Galesburg, and McComb, were placed under a flood warning watch. These places are primarily served by Ameren's Illinois unit and Exelon (EXC) subsidiary ComEd.Also covered under a flood warning watch were Iowa's Iowa City, Davenport, Clinton, and areas near Des Moines, while Osceola was placed under a flash flood warning watch. Berkshire Hathaway Energy unit MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy (LNT) are the major power providers in Iowa.The NWS also issued flood warnings for small pockets of Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Washington.

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Commodities

NWS Warns of Several Thunderstorms in Northern, Central Plains

The US National Weather Service said the northern and central Plains was forecast to experience several severe thunderstorms with wind speed of up to 60-80 miles per hour, potentially strong tornadoes and large to very large hail through Wednesday night.Parts of North Dakota and Minnesota and the region stretching from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast may face flooding risks due to heavy to excessive rainfall through the day.The NWS early Wednesday issued a red flag warning for Wyoming's Casper, Wright, Torrington, Wheatland, Chugwater, Pine Bluffs, Cheyenne, Glenrock, Bill, Lusk, Lance Creek, Glendo, Douglas, and Newcastle, which primarily fall under the service area of PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power.In Utah, a similar warning was raised for Vernal, Duchesne, Price, Delta, Richfield, Milford, Zion National Park, Escalante, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar City, Green River, Moab, Capitol Reef National Park, Monticello, Blanding, and Bluff, also served by Rocky Mountain Power.Affected areas in Colorado included Craig, Rangely, Meeker, Vail, Rifle, Aspen, Grand Junction, Nucla, Montrose, Gunnison, Telluride, Lake City, Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Alamosa, Canon City, Trinidad, San Luis, Limon, Eads, Lamar, La Junta, Flagler, Cheyenne Wells, Julesburg, Sterling, Greeley, Fort Morgan, Denver, Deer Trail, and Castle Rock. The state is primarily served by Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills (BKH) unit Black Hills Energy.California's Shasta Dam, Redding, Red Bluff, Corning, Alder Springs, Oroville, Marysville, Woodland, Fairfield, Vallejo, San Francisco, Fremont, Lakeport, Auburn, and Grass Valley, primarily served by PG&E (PCG) unit Pacific Gas and Electric Company, were also covered under a warning for fire weather conditions.A similar warning was raised for Nebraska's Harrison, Chadron, Scottsbluff, Bridgeport, Alliance, Harrisburg, Kimball, and Sidney. Meanwhile, a flood warning was also issued for Alliance, Bridgeport, and Scottsbluff. Most of Nebraska is covered by the regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool, with Midcontinent ISO also serving some areas.Also covered under a red flag warning watch were South Dakota's Pine Ridge, Edgemont, Hot Springs, and Custer, majorly served by Black Hills Energy.The NWS issued an extreme heat warning for areas near Amarillo in Texas.In Oregon, a freeze warning was raised for Chemult, Silver Lake, Bly, Chiloquin, Klamath Falls, and Lakeview, primarily served by PacifiCorp unit Pacific Power.The NWS raised a severe thunderstorm warning for Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, and Brainerd in Minnesota. The main service providers in Minnesota are Otter Tail (OTTR) unit Otter Tail Power, Allette (ALE) subsidiary Minnesota Power, Xcel Energy and Alliant Energy (LNT).The NWS issued a flood warning for Lincoln, Salina, Iola, and Coffeyville in Kansas, where Evergy (EVRG) is among the major service providers.Grove and Muskogee in Oklahoma, primarily served by OGE Energy (OGE) unit Oklahoma Gas & Electric; and Alabama's Huntsville, which falls under the service area of Southern Company unit (SO) Alabama Power, were also placed under a flood warning watch.A flood warning was also raised for Missouri's St Joseph, Butler, Jefferson City, Carrollton, Washington, St. Louis, and Nevada. Evergy, Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in Missouri.In Indiana, a flood warning was issued for areas near Logansport, while a flash flood warning was raised for Greensburg.The NWS also issued flood warnings for small pockets of Texas, Louisiana, and Washington.

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Commodities

NWS Forecasts Severe Storms in Central Plains; Critical Fire Conditions in Southwest US, Great Basin

The US National Weather Service said it expects the central Plains region to experience scattered severe storms, with large to very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes, on Tuesday evening.Meanwhile, the region stretching from the Great Lakes to the Mid-South could expect heavy rainfall with potential flooding risks.The agency forecast critical fire weather threats from the Southwest US into the Great Basin due to the presence of hot, dry and windy conditions.The NWS early Tuesday issued a red flag warning for Wyoming's Casper, Wright, Torrington, Wheatland, Chugwater, Pine Bluffs, and Cheyenne, which primarily falls under the service area of PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power.A similar warning was raised for New Mexico's Grants, Gallup, and Farmington. TXNM Energy (TXNM) unit Public Service Co. of New Mexico and Xcel Energy (XEL) are among the primary electricity suppliers in the state.Affected areas in Colorado included Craig, Rangely, Meeker, Vail, Rifle, Aspen, Grand Junction, Nucla, Montrose, Gunnison, Telluride, Lake City, Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Canon City, Trinidad, Pueblo, La Veta Pass, La Junta, Lamar, Ordway, Julesburg, Sterling, Greeley Fort Morgan, Akron, Denver, Deer Trail, Castle Rock, and Limon. The state is primarily served by Xcel Energy and Black Hills (BKH) unit Black Hills Energy.Also placed under a red flag warning watch were Arizona's Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman, Grand Canyon Village, Seligman, Flagstaff, Winslow, Payson, Kayenta, Chinle, St. Johns, and Show Low. Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) unit Arizona Public Service Company and UNS Energy subsidiary UniSource Energy Services are among the major service providers in these places.In Utah, a warning for fire weather conditions was issued for Vernal, Duchesne, Price, Nephi, Delta, Manti, Richfield, Milford, St. George, Zion National Park, Escalante, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar City, Green River, Moab, Capitol Reef National Park, Monticello, Blanding, and Bluff. These places primarily fall under the service area of PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power.California's Shasta Dam, Redding, Red Bluff, Corning, Alder Springs, Paradise, Marysville, Woodland, Fairfield, and Grass Valley, primarily served by PG&E (PCG) unit Pacific Gas and Electric Company, were also covered under a warning for fire weather conditions.A similar warning was also raised for small pockets of Las Vegas in Nevada, primarily served by Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiary NV Energy.A red flag warning was also issued for Nebraska's Harrison, Chadron, Scottsbluff, Bridgeport, Alliance, Harrisburg, Kimball, Sidney, Rushville, Oshkosh, Chappell, Ogallala, Hyannis, Arthur. Meanwhile, a warning for flash flood was also issued for Alliance, Bridgeport, and Scottsbluff. Most of Nebraska is covered by the regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool, with Midcontinent ISO also serving some areas.The NWS issued a flash flood warning for Topeka, Manhattan, Lawrence and areas near Salina in Kansas. Meanwhile, Atchison, Leavenworth, Iola, and Coffeyville, were covered under a flood warning, while an alert for severe thunderstorm was given for areas near Hays. Evergy (EVRG) is among the major service providers in Kansas.In Missouri, a flood warning was raised for Jefferson City, Columbia, Washington, St Joseph, Chillicothe, Boonville, Carrollton, St. Louis, Nevada, and nearby areas. Evergy, Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in Missouri.Alabama's Huntsville, which falls under the service area of Southern Company unit (SO) Alabama Power, was placed under a flood warning watch.The NWS issued a flash flood warning for areas near Bowling Green in Kentucky; and Gary in Illinois. Meanwhile, flood warnings were issued for small pockets of Oklahoma, Washington, Texas, and Louisiana.In Oregon, the NWS issued a freeze warning for Chemult, Silver Lake, Bly, Chiloquin, Klamath Falls, and Lakeview, primarily served by PacifiCorp unit Pacific Power.

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Commodities

NWS Warns of Thunderstorms in Northern Plains, Critical Fire Weather in Southwest US

The US National Weather Service on Monday said the northern Plains region is expected to experience continued severe thunderstorms, with potential for significant wind threats with gusts ranging between 60 to 100 miles per hour.The region stretching from Oklahoma into Missouri and in the Tennessee Valley is likely to face heavy rainfall through Monday, the agency said.Meanwhile, the southwest US is expected to encounter critical fire weather conditions through Tuesday.The NWS early Monday issued a red flag warning for New Mexico's Farmington, Gallup, Grants, and Santa Fe. TXNM Energy (TXNM) unit Public Service Co. of New Mexico and Xcel Energy (XEL) are among the primary electricity suppliers in the state.In Arizona, a similar warning was raised for Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Kingman, Grand Canyon Village, Seligman, Flagstaff, Winslow, Payson, Kayenta, Chinle, St. Johns, Show Low and Safford, served by Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) unit Arizona Public Service Company and UNS Energy subsidiary UniSource Energy Services.Affected areas in Colorado included Craig, Rangely, Meeker, Vail, Rifle, Aspen, Grand Junction, Nucla, Montrose, Gunnison, Telluride, Lake City, Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Canon City, Pueblo, and La Veta Pass. Xcel Energy and Black Hills (BKH) unit Black Hills Energy are the primary electricity providers in the state.Areas placed under a red flag warning in Utah included: Vernal, Duchesne, Price, Nephi, Delta, Manti, Richfield, Milford, Green River, Moab, Capitol Reef National Park, Monticello, Blanding, Bluff, St. George, Zion National Park, Escalante, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Cedar City. The state primarily falls under the service area of PacifiCorp's Pacific Power.In Nevada, a red flag warning was raised for Las Vegas, Beatty, Caliente, Tonopah, Montello, Wells, Austin, Eureka, and Ely, where Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiary NV Energy is the major electric utility service provider.Meanwhile, a flash flood warning was raised for Missouri's Nevada and Osage Beach, while a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for areas near Springfield. A flood warning was raised Jefferson City, Columbia, Mexico, Washington, Sedalia, St Joseph, Leavenworth, Chillicothe, Boonville, and Carrollton. Evergy, Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in Missouri.A flash flood warning was also raised for Iola and nearby areas in Kansas, where Evergy (EVRG) is among the major service providers.Alabama's Huntsville, which falls under the service area of Southern Company unit (SO) Alabama Power, was placed under a flood warning watch.The NWS also issued flood warnings for small pockets of Nebraska, Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Washington, and Louisiana.

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Commodities

NWS Warns of Thunderstorms in Northern High Plains, Midwest US

The US National Weather Service said parts of northern High Plains and the region extending into the lower elevations of the northern and central Plains will on Thursday experience severe thunderstorms, with potential for large to very hail and damaging winds.Parts of Midwest is likely to face thunderstorms, and heavy to excessive rainfall, which make result in flooding.The NWS early Thursday issued a red flag warning for Colorado's Craig, Rangely, Rifle, and Meeker. Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills (BKH) unit Black Hills Energy are the primary electricity providers in the state.A similar warning was raised for Utah's Vernal, Manila, and parts of Moab. Utah mostly falls under the service area of PacifiCorp unit Rocky Mountain Power.A flood warning was issued for areas near Beloit and Phillipsburg in Kansas, where Evergy (EVRG) is among the major power providers.A similar warning was issued for Searcy in Arkansas, served by Entergy's (ETR) Arkansas unit; areas near Winthrop in Washington, where Puget Sound Energy is among the major service providers; and Nevada and Clinton in Missouri.Evergy, Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in Missouri.South Dakota's Watertown, Holdrege in Nebraska, areas near George West and Freer in Texas, and Vidalia in George were among the other affected places.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Gain Late Afternoon

Energy stocks advanced late Wednesday afternoon with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 1.7%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was little changed, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index shed 0.3%.Crude oil futures rose as Iran struck Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles amid faltering diplomacy with Washington, the Wall Street Journal reported. Kuwait came under a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on Wednesday that shut its international airport, killed one person, and injured dozens more, the report said.West Texas Intermediate crude oil climbed 2.2% to $95.80 a barrel, and global benchmark Brent rose 1.8% to $97.74 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures increased 2.2% to $3.24 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Xcel Energy's (XEL) Colorado utility unit reached a non-unanimous settlement agreement in its electric rate case before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, and the company reaffirmed its 2026 EPS guidance of $4.04 to $4.16. The stock declined 1%.JinkoSolar (JKS) will enter the data-center business, supplying power directly from its plants to meet growing AI-driven demand, Nikkei Asia reported. JinkoSolar shares fell 0.9%.CMS Energy (CMS) said Wednesday that it has appointed Sri Maddipati as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company and its primary business Consumers Energy. CMS Energy shares were down 2.1%.Obsidian Energy (OBE) agreed to acquire Belly River light oil assets in the Wilson Creek area of Willesden Green from Highwood Asset Management for an unadjusted purchase price of 105 million Canadian dollars ($75.8 million). Obsidian shares fell 1.1%.

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Sector Update: Energy Stocks Gain Wednesday Afternoon

Energy stocks gained Wednesday afternoon with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.2% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 1.8%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index advanced 0.1%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index climbed 0.2%.Crude oil futures rose as Iran struck Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles amid faltering diplomacy with Washington, the Wall Street Journal reported. Kuwait came under a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on Wednesday that shut its international airport, killed one person, and injured dozens more, the report said.West Texas Intermediate crude oil climbed 2.6% to $96.19 a barrel, and global benchmark Brent rose 2.2% to $98.08 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures increased 2.2% to $3.24 per 1 million BTU.US crude oil stocks, including those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, fell 16 million barrels in the week ended Friday following a decrease of 12.4 million in the previous week. Excluding inventories in the SPR, commercial crude oil stocks declined 8 million barrels after a drop of 3.3 million in the previous week, larger than the 3.1 million fall expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.In corporate news, Xcel Energy's (XEL) Colorado utility unit reached a non-unanimous settlement agreement in its electric rate case before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, and the company reaffirmed its 2026 EPS guidance of $4.04 to $4.16. The stock rose 0.6%.Obsidian Energy (OBE) agreed to acquire Belly River light oil assets in the Wilson Creek area of Willesden Green from Highwood Asset Management for an unadjusted purchase price of 105 million Canadian dollars ($75.8 million). Obsidian shares fell 0.2%.Opal Fuels (OPAL) and GFL Environmental (GFL) said construction is advancing on two renewable natural gas facilities at the Stones Throw Landfill in Alabama and the Grady Road Landfill in Georgia. Opal shares fell 1.1%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Energy

Energy stocks were higher Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.4% and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) adding 2%.The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was increasing 0.4%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index advanced 0.5%.Crude oil futures rose as Iran struck Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles amid faltering diplomacy with Washington, The Wall Street Journal reported. Kuwait came under a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones on Wednesday that shut its international airport, killed one person, and injured dozens more, as Iran launched its largest salvo of the near two-month ceasefire, the report said.Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil climbed 2.6% to $96.21 a barrel, and the global benchmark Brent crude contract rose 2.2% to $98.09 a barrel. Henry Hub natural gas futures increased 2.2% to $3.24 per 1 million BTU.In corporate news, Xcel Energy (XEL) said Wednesday its Colorado utility unit has reached a non-unanimous settlement agreement in its electric rate case before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission and has reaffirmed its 2026 earnings per share guidance of $4.04 to $4.16. Xcel Energy shares rose 0.7%.

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Commodities

NWS Warns of Thunderstorms in Southern, Northern Plains

The US National Weather Service said parts of the northern Plains could experience severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, with risks of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.Parts of the southern and northern Plains may face flooding risks due to thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall.The NWS early Wednesday raised a red flag warning for Idaho's Mountain Home, Jerome, Twin Falls, and Caldwell, primarily served by Idacorp's (IDA) Idaho Power.In Texas, the NWS issued a flash flood warning for Lubbock, Post, Snyder, Seminole, and Morton. Meanwhile, a flood warning was raised for George West and Freer. Xcel Energy (XEL) and American Electric Power's (AEP) Texas unit are among the major electric service providers in the state.Muskogee in Oklahoma, primarily served by OGE Energy (OGE) unit Oklahoma Gas & Electric, was also placed under a flash flood warning.The NWS issued a flood warning was issued for Searcy in Arkansas, served by Entergy's (ETR) Arkansas unit.A similar warning was also issued for areas near Winthrop in Washington, where Puget Sound Energy is among the major service providers.Affected areas in Missouri included Nevada and Clinton. Evergy, Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in the state.A flood warning was also issued for Pine Ridge in South Dakota.

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Commodities

NWS Forecasts Fire Weather Conditions in Four Corners Region, Thunderstorms in Northwest, Southern US

The US National Weather Service said the presence of dry and breezy conditions will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across the Four Corners Region through Friday.Meanwhile, the Northwest and Southern US regions are expected to experience persistent widespread showers and thunderstorms through the end of the week, the agency said.The NWS issued a red flag warning for Arizona's Kayenta, Page, Chinle, Flagstaff, Winslow, Show Low, St Johns, and areas near Grand Canyon Village, primarily served by Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) subsidiary Arizona Public Service.A similar warning was raised for New Mexico's Socorro, Glenwood, Farmington, Grants, Gallup, and parts of Chama and Albuquerque. TXNM Energy (TXNM) unit Public Service Co. of New Mexico and Xcel Energy (XEL) are among the primary electricity suppliers in the state.Colorado's Cortez, Nucla, Montrose, and Durango were also placed under a red flag warning. Xcel Energy and Black Hills (BKH) unit Black Hills Energy are the primary electricity providers in the state.In Utah, a red flag warning was raised for Bluff, Blanding, Monticello, Moab, Vernal, Green River and parts of Capitol Reef National Park. PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power is the primary service provider in the state.The NWS issued a flood warning for Mississippi's Hattiesburg, Gulfport, and areas near Meridian and Columbus. The state is primarily served by Entergy (ETR) and Southern Co.'s (SO) Mississippi units.The NWS also issued flood warnings for certain pockets of Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, Indiana, and Ohio.

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Commodities

NWS Warns of Fire Weather Risks in Northern Plains, Widespread Thunderstorms in Southeast, Northwest

The US National Weather Service on Thursday said a portion of the northern Plains will experience elevated fire weather conditions, while the Great Basin faced a secondary threat due to the presence of gusty winds and low relative humidity.The Ozarks and Southeast US are likely to face widespread showers and thunderstorms, with risks of isolated flash flooding through Friday.Meanwhile, Northwest US is likely to encounter scattered severe storms and heavy rain, the agency said.The NWS issued a red flag warning early Thursday for Montana's Plentywood, Glasgow, Sidney, Circle, Terry, and Glendive. MDU Resources (MDU) unit Montana-Dakota Utilities is among the major service providers in these places.North Dakota's Crosby, Williston, Dickinson, and Bowman, which also falls under the service area of Montana-Dakota Utilities, was placed under a similar warning.Affected areas in Utah included Vernal, Green River, Moab, Capitol Reef National Park, Hanksville, Monticello, Blanding, Bluff, Escalante, Zion National Park, and St. George. PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power is the primary service provider in the state.In Arizona, a red flag warning was raised for Flagstaff, Winslow, Show Low, St Johns, and areas near Grand Canyon Village and Chinle, primarily served by Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) subsidiary Arizona Public Service Company.Also placed under a red flag warning watch were Colorado's Cortez, Nucla, Montrose, and Durango. Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills unit (BKH) Black Hills Energy are the primary electricity providers in the state.The NWS issued a flood warning for West Virginia's Clarksburg, Elkins, Fairmont and areas near Sutton, primarily served by FirstEnergy unit Mon Power.Flood warnings were also issued for certain pockets of Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Washington.Meanwhile, flash flood warnings were raised for small pockets in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.

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NWS Warns of Fire Weather Conditions in Northern Plains, Four Corners Region

The US National Weather Service on Tuesday said the Northern Plains and the Four Corners region were expected to experience fire weather conditions.Most of the areas across the Southern Plains into the Gulf Coast and the upper Ohio River Valley into the Mid-Atlantic are likely to encounter widespread showers and thunderstorms, with risks of flash flooding.Widespread rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow are expected in California and the Great Basin due to the presence of a large Pacific storm.The NWS issued a red flag warning early Wednesday for Montana's Plentywood, Glasgow, Sidney, Circle, Terry, and Glendive. MDU Resources (MDU) unit Montana-Dakota Utilities is among the major service providers in these places.A similar warning was raised for North Dakota's Williston, Dickinson, and Bowman, which also falls under the service area of Montana-Dakota Utilities.In Arizona, a red flag warning was raised for Page, Kayenta, Flagstaff, Winslow, Show Low, and areas near Grand Canyon Village, Chinle, and St Johns, primarily served by Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) subsidiary Arizona Public Service Company.Also placed under a red flag warning watch were Utah's Vernal, Green River, Moab, Hanksville, Capitol Reef National Park, Escalante, Zion National Park, and St. George. PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power is the primary service provider in the state.Affected areas in Colorado included Cortez, Nucla, Pagosa Springs, Durango, and Telluride. Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills unit (BKH) Black Hills Energy are the primary electricity providers in ColoradoIn Texas, the NWS issued a flash flood warning for New Braunfels, while a severe thunderstorm warning was raised for Corpus Christi, Rockport, Kingsville, Bay City. Areas near Refugio were placed under a flood warning watch. American Electric Power's (AEP) Texas unit is among the major service providers in these places.A flood warning was raised for Mississippi's Meridian, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport. The state is primarily served by Entergy (ETR) and Southern Company's (SO) Mississippi units.The NWS also issued flood warnings for certain areas of Indiana, Washington, Louisiana, and Kentucky.

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NWS Warns of Showers, Thunderstorms in Texas, Northeast, Northwest

The US National Weather Service on Tuesday said the region stretching from Texas to the Northeast could expect showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday, with similar conditions also expected to develop over the Northwest.Heavy rains are expected to result in localized flash flooding areas throughout the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians.Meanwhile, Oregon and Nevada are expected to encounter elevated to critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity.The NWS issued a red flag warning early Tuesday for Montana's Plentywood, Glasgow, Sidney, Circle, Terry, and Glendive. MDU Resources (MDU) unit Montana-Dakota Utilities is among the major service providers in these places.In New Mexico, the NWS issued a flash flood warning for Hobbs, and parts of Artesia and Carlsbad. TXNM Energy (TXNM) unit Public Service Co. of New Mexico and Xcel Energy (XEL) are among the primary electricity suppliers in New Mexico.A similar warning was raised for Morton in Texas, also served by Xcel Energy; and for Asheville in North Carolina, which falls under the service area of Duke Energy (DUK).The NWS issued a flood warning for Ohio's Columbus, and for areas near Findlay, Mansfield and Canton. First Energy (FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison, and the Ohio units of American Electric Power (AEP) and AES (AES) are among the major electricity providers in the affected areas.In Mississippi, a flood warning was raised for Greenwood, Meridian, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport. The state is primarily served by Entergy (ETR) and Southern Company's (SO) Mississippi units.Indiana's Vincennes, Jasper, Seymour were also placed under a similar warning. Duke Energy is among the major service provider in these places.The NWS also issued flood warnings for small pockets of Louisiana, Virginia, and Washington.

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NWS Warns of Heavy Rains Until Monday in Western Gulf Coast

The US National Weather Service on Thursday said the western Gulf Coast is expected to experience a multi-day heavy rainfall event through Monday, with risks of excessive rains and floods.The western parts of Texas and Oklahoma may experience scattered severe storms with potential of producing large hail and damaging winds on Friday, the agency said.The NWS issued a freeze warning early Friday for Wyoming's Baggs, Muddy Gap, Shirley Basin, Rawlins, Medicine Bow, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, Laramie and Centennial. The state primarily falls under the service area of PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power.A freeze warning was raised for New York's Malone, Plattsburg, Saranac Lake, Old Forge, Glens Falls, and areas near Ogdensburg and Massena, mostly served by National Grid (NGG) and Avangrid unit New York State Electric & Gas.A similar warning was raised for Vermont's Newport, St Johnsbury, Montpelier and areas near Burlington. Energir subsidiary Green Mountain Power is the primary electric utility service provider in these places.Also covered under a freeze warning watch were Berlin and parts of Lebanon in New Hampshire, primarily served by Eversource Energy (ES).Affected areas in Maine included Rangeley, Farmington, and Rumford, which fall under the service area of Avangrid unit Central Maine Power.In Colorado, a freeze warning was issued for Craig, Steamboat Springs, Rangely, and Meeker. Meanwhile, a red flag warning was raised for Durango, Cortez, and Nucla, while parts of Wray and Flagler were placed under a flood warning watch. Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills unit (BKH) Black Hills Energy are the primary electricity providers in ColoradoA flood warning was issued for Missouri's Nevada, Jefferson City, Leavenworth, St. Joseph, Chillicothe, Carrollton, Boonville, Columbia, and Washington. Evergy (EVRG), Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in the state.In Indiana, a similar warning was raised for Petersburg, Seymour, and areas near Vincennes, Terre Haute, Jasper, and Greensburg, primarily served by Duke Energy (DUK).The NWS also issued flood warnings for certain pockets of Illinois, Mississippi, Washington and Louisiana.

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NWS Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley for Multiple Days

The US National Weather Service said the region stretching from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley will see the setting up of a multiple day heavy rainfall event, with a peak in intensity expected during the long holiday weekend.Eastern Colorado is expected to experience the potential development of widely scattered thunderstorms from Thursday afternoon, with large hail likely being the primary hazard, the agency said.The NWS issued a freeze warning early Thursday for New York's Malone, Plattsburg, Saranac Lake, Old Forge, Glens Falls, and areas near Ogdensburg and Massena. National Grid (NGG) and Avangrid unit New York State Electric & Gas.A similar warning was raised for areas near Newport and St Johnsbury, served by Energir subsidiary Green Mountain Power.Also placed under a freeze warning watch were Berlin in New Hampshire, primarily served by Eversource Energy (ES); and Maine's Rangeley, Farmington, and Rumford. The affected areas in Maine mostly fall under the service area of Avangrid unit Central Maine Power.The NWS early Thursday issued a red flag warning for Nucla and Telluride in Colorado and Utah's Green River and Moab. Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills unit (BKH) Black Hills Energy are the primary electricity providers in Colorado, while Utah primarily falls under the service area of PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power.A winter storm warning was raised for Montana's Red Lodge and Livingston, primarily served by NorthWestern Energy (NWE).The NWS issued a flood warning for Nevada, Clinton, Maryville, Leavenworth, St. Joseph, Chillicothe, Carrollton, Warrensburg, Harrisonville, Butler, Columbia, Grant City, and Washington. Evergy (EVRG), Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in the state.Flood warnings were also issued for certain areas in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, and Washington, while Junction in Texas was placed under a flash flood warning watch.

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Xcel Energy Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.5925 a Share, Payable July 20 to Holders of Record June 15

Xcel Energy Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.5925 a Share, Payable July 20 to Holders of Record June 15

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NWS Forecasts Severe Thunderstorms, Flooding in Southern Plains, Great Lakes; Record Heat in Eastern US

NWS Forecasts Severe Thunderstorms, Flooding in Southern Plains, Great Lakes; Record Heat in Eastern USThe US National Weather Service on Tuesday said the region stretching from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes were expected to experience widely scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding.Meanwhile, portions of southwest US and southern High Plains will continue to encounter elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions due to the presence of gusty winds and dry conditions.In eastern US, temperature records are expected to be challenged by an early-season heatwave.The NWS early Wednesday issued a freeze warning for Wyoming's Rawlins, Kaycee, Wright, Baggs, Muddy Gap, Bill, Glenrock, Casper, Douglas, Shirley Basin, Medicine Bow, Saratoga, Elk Mountain, Bosler, Laramie, Centennial, Hulett, Sundance, Moorcroft, Newcastle, Riverton, Lander, Dubois, Worland, and Rock Springs..PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power is the primary electricity provider in Wyoming.Colorado's Rangely, Meeker, Craig, and Steamboat Springs were also covered under a similar warning. Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills unit (BKH) Black Hills Energy are the primary electricity providers in the state.In North Dakota, affected areas included Lisbon, Ashley, Jamestown, Fargo, Harvey, Grand Forks, Devil's Lake, Rugby, Bismarck, Langdon, and Grafton. Xcel Energy, MDU Resources (MDU) unit Montana-Dakota Utilities, and Otter Tail (OTTR) subsidiary Otter Tail Power are the major electric utility service providers in North Dakota.A freeze warning was also issued for South Dakota's Miller, Pierre, Huron, Brookings, Redfield, Aberdeen, Watertown, Milbank, Sisseton, and Mobridge. Xcel Energy, NorthWestern Energy (NWE), Montana-Dakota Utilities, Otter Tail Power, and Black Hills Energy are among the major electric utility service providers operating in the state.Idaho's Arco and Rigby, which fall under the service area of by Idacorp (IDA) subsidiary Idaho Power, were also covered by a freeze warning watch.In Minnesota, a freeze warning was issued for Bemidji, Roseau, Thief River Falls, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes, Brainerd, Duluth, Ely, International Falls, and Grand Maraias. The main service providers in Minnesota are Otter Tail Power, Allette (ALE) subsidiary Minnesota Power, Xcel Energy and Alliant Energy (LNT).The NWS issued a flood warning for Missouri's Nevada, Osage Beach, Clinton, Jefferson City, Lebanon, Rockport, Grant City, Maryville, Butler, Camdenton, Boonville, Columbia, Sedalia, St. Joseph, Chillicothe, Carrollton, Warrensburg, and Harrisonville. Evergy (EVRG), Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in the state.In Kansas, where Evergy is among the major service providers, the NWS issued a flood warning for Leavenworth, Paola, and areas near Iola.Flood warnings were also issued for certain areas in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, and Washington, while Georgetown in Texas was placed under a flash flood warning watch.

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NWS Forecasts Early Season Heatwave Across Eastern US

The US National Weather Service on Monday said an early season heatwave is expected across the eastern US through Wednesday, with potential to test existing temperature records.Meanwhile, severe weather and flash flooding risks are expected to shift from Central Plains and Midwest towards south and eastward through midweek.The NWS early Tuesday issued a freeze warning for Cody, Greybull, Worland, Buffalo, Gillette, Thermopolis, Riverton, Dubois, Riverton, Lander, Casper, Douglas, Rawlins, Laramie, Kaycee, Wright, Bill, Glenrock, Lance Creek, Lusk, Torrington, Shirley Basin, Medicine Bow, Saratoga, Bosler, Pine Bluffs, Cheyenne, Wheatland, Chugwater, Baggs, Hulett, Sundance, Moorcroft, and Newcastle.PacifiCorp's Rocky Mountain Power is the primary electricity provider in Wyoming.A freeze warning was also raised for Utah's Duchesne, Vernal, Price, Cedar City, Milford, Nephi, Delta, Manti, Richfield, Provo, Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Brigham City and Logan. Utah also primarily falls under the service area of Rocky Mountain Power.Also covered under a freeze warning watch were Nebraska's Chadron, Rushville, Alliance, Oshkosh, Chappell, Hyannis, Arthur, Ogallala, Mullen, and Tryon. Most of the state is covered by the regional transmission organization Southwest Power Pool, with Midcontinent ISO also serving some areas.In Colorado, areas placed under a freeze warning watch were Craig, Meeker, Rangely, Steamboat Springs, Woodland Park, Colorado, and Denver, primarily served by Xcel Energy (XEL) and Black Hills unit (BKH) Black Hills Energy.A similar warning was raised for Idaho's Rexbury, Rigby, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Pocatello, and Arco, served by Idacorp (IDA) subsidiary Idaho Power.The affected areas in North Dakota include Crosby, Bottineau, Williston, Minot, Rugby, Harvey, Beulah, Dickinson, and Bowman. Xcel Energy, MDU Resources (MDU) unit Montana-Dakota Utilities, and Otter Tail (OTTR) subsidiary Otter Tail Power are the major electric utility service providers in North Dakota.Among the places placed under a freeze warning watch in South Dakota were Edgemont, Pine Ridge, Martin, Kadoka, Hot Springs, Hermosa, Wall, Philip, Rapid City, Sturgis, Belle Fourche, Spearfish, Buffalo, Lemon, Faith, Dupree, Pierre, Miller, Redfield, Aberdeen, Watertown, Milbank, Sisseton, and Mobridge. Xcel Energy, NorthWestern Energy (NWE), Montana-Dakota Utilities, Otter Tail Power, and Black Hills Energy are among the major electric utility service providers operating in the state.Meanwhile, a red flag warning was raised for New Mexico's Soccoro, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe. TXNM Energy (TXNM) unit Public Service Co. of New Mexico and Xcel Energy are among the primary electricity suppliers in New Mexico.In Kansas, where Evergy (EVRG) is among the major service providers, the NWS issued a flood warning for Iola, Eureka, Howard, Atchison, Leavenworth, and Paola.A flood warning was also raised for Missouri's Rock Port, Grant City, Maryville, St. Joseph, Trenton, Chillicothe, Grant City, Clinton, Jefferson City, Nevada, Sedalia, Carrollton, Columbia, Boonville, Warrensburg, Harrisonville, and Butler. Evergy, Ameren's (AEE) Missouri unit, and Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) subsidiary Liberty are the major service providers in the state.Flood warnings were also issued for certain areas in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Washington, while a flash flood warning was raised for Lamoni and Osceola in Iowa.

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