Brush fires threaten homes in DC metro area
Residents across parts of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia experienced a smoky haze Wednesday evening as dry and windy conditions contributed to brush fires in several areas.
Shenandoah brush fires cause smoky smell, hazy conditions across DMV
Many people across the DMV are noticing the smell of smoke and a haze hanging in the area. Officials said Wednesday that it’s due to brush fires in the Shenandoah Mountain range.
Tornado photographer captures Ohio twister: 'Closer than I ever wanted to be'
Chad Steinke, who captured the video, told FOX Weather, "I could feel myself being sucked out the door."
Where, how often does lightning strike in US? New report explains
A research team used six years of data from the National Lightning Detection Network to study where and how often lightning strikes occur in the U.S.
Historic planes damaged by apparent tornado at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
A suspected tornado damaged buildings and aircraft at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Texas wildfires force brief shutdown of US nuclear weapons facility
Texas wildfires forced the temporary shutdown of Pantex, the U.S. main assembly and disassembly site for its atomic bombs.
Why is it so hot?
These three things may explain why the U.S. is experiencing such warmer weather.
Which US counties are most at risk of tornado damage?
The central and southern U.S. have the highest tornado risk, according to FEMA, but major cities have the highest total expected dollar loss.
Target store in West Virginia partially collapses due to slipping hillside
No timeline was immediately provided on the demolition and when the store could reopen.
Rare Tropical Storm Akará forms off coast of Brazil
Akará is the first named system in the South Atlantic Basin since 2022.
Extreme weather, flooding influencing where millions in US decide to live, research shows
As people choose different areas to move to and try to get away from flooding hazards, storms with relentless precipitation are continuing to impact several U.S. regions, and it’s taking its toll on infrastructure.
Shipwreck found in Lake Superior sank in 1940 during storm, taking captain down with it
On May 1, 1940, the Arlington began to sink, and the crew abandoned the ship - except for Captain Burke.
How much snow has to fall for DC's Metro to shut down?
A winter storm impacted the Northeast Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area.
Snow in Maryland, Virginia makes for slippery commute in DC area
A mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area Tuesday morning, with areas to the northwest of the District seeing a steady snowfall.
How much snow has to fall for NYC's subway to shut down?
New York City's subways and trains could be shut down in a bad snowstorm. Here’s what you need to know.
Maryland snow: Several inches of snowfall possible Tuesday, Winter Storm Watches issued
Winter Storm Watches have been issued for counties in northern Maryland early Tuesday morning.
January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say
Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.
Rare earthquake reported off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida
A rare earthquake was reported off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says
Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.
Louisiana's drought is fueling the ‘unprecedented’ crawfish prices this season
Prices over $13 a pound are causing the Louisiana staple to become unaffordable.