Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'
As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical disturbance expected to bring rain to DC region midweek
Enjoy the dry weather Monday, as significant changes are on the horizon for the D.C. region.
Enjoy the dry weather Monday, as significant changes are on the horizon for the D.C. region.
Lightning detection sirens to be tested near Arlington schools this Friday
People near a handful of Northern Virginia schools will hear new sirens being tested on Friday.
People near a handful of Northern Virginia schools will hear new sirens being tested on Friday.
Watch: Northern Lights shine bright as lava from volcanic eruption in Iceland shoots into the air
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for DC area
Slow-moving storms hit the area Thursday evening, bringing threats of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Slow-moving storms hit the area Thursday evening, bringing threats of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Shocking video captures moment falling tree narrowly misses bicyclist in Wisconsin
Dramatic video shows a bicyclist in Milwaukee narrowly avoiding being hit by a falling tree.
Dramatic video shows a bicyclist in Milwaukee narrowly avoiding being hit by a falling tree.
Heat Advisory in DC region Wednesday as hot, humid temperatures near 100 degrees return
A Heat Advisory has been issued for much of the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday as hot and humid conditions return and temperatures are expected to reach near-record highs.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for much of the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday as hot and humid conditions return and temperatures are expected to reach near-record highs.
MCPS to move all outdoor activities indoors Wednesday due to extreme heat
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor school-day activities on Wednesday, Aug. 28, will be moved indoors due to forecasted extreme heat.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor school-day activities on Wednesday, Aug. 28, will be moved indoors due to forecasted extreme heat.
Watch: Six Flags Mexico riders stranded midair during storm, caught in heavy rain
On August 18, riders at Six Flags Mexico were left dangling mid-air after a storm caused the Sky Screamer ride to stall.
On August 18, riders at Six Flags Mexico were left dangling mid-air after a storm caused the Sky Screamer ride to stall.
Flash flooding at Havasu Canyon strands hundreds of tourists; Arizona National Guard deployed for rescue
A flash flooding at the Havasu Canyon area has left hundreds of tourists stranded and in need of rescue. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said the area received an inch to two inches of rain within the timespan of an hour to an hour and a half.
A flash flooding at the Havasu Canyon area has left hundreds of tourists stranded and in need of rescue. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said the area received an inch to two inches of rain within the timespan of an hour to an hour and a half.
Watch: Connecticut home collapses amid historic flooding
A Connecticut house collapsed on Monday following a weekend of historic and unprecedented flash flooding.
A Connecticut house collapsed on Monday following a weekend of historic and unprecedented flash flooding.
Watch: Connecticut Firefighters rescue 19 people, dog from 'life-threatening' floods
Firefighters safely rescued 19 people and a dog from raging floodwaters Sunday evening in southwestern Connecticut during a flood emergency.
Firefighters safely rescued 19 people and a dog from raging floodwaters Sunday evening in southwestern Connecticut during a flood emergency.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for parts of DMV through Sunday night
There’s a chance for severe weather today. The main threat will be gusty wins small hail and isolated flooding. A severe thunderstorm watches in effect until 10 PM this evening. Thunderstorms may be capable of producing rainfall amounts between one to 2 inches an hour. There’s also a flood watch in effect until 10pm Sunday. Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers creeks and low lying areas. Tune to Fox 5 for the latest.
There’s a chance for severe weather today. The main threat will be gusty wins small hail and isolated flooding. A severe thunderstorm watches in effect until 10 PM this evening. Thunderstorms may be capable of producing rainfall amounts between one to 2 inches an hour. There’s also a flood watch in effect until 10pm Sunday. Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers creeks and low lying areas. Tune to Fox 5 for the latest.
Severe thunderstorm causes inflatable slide to go airborne in Alabama
The Storm Prediction Center warned of winds up to 70 mph and hail at least the size of ping pong balls.
The Storm Prediction Center warned of winds up to 70 mph and hail at least the size of ping pong balls.
No charges after Manassas woman says speeding driver crashed car into yard
A Manassas woman is working to clean up her property after a car came slamming through her fence last week.
A Manassas woman is working to clean up her property after a car came slamming through her fence last week.
WATCH: Possible lightning bolt causes spark, dirt explosion outside Florida home
Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.
Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.
Father drowns trying to save son who jumped into Utah lake to rescue woman in storm
The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.
The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.