Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'

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.

Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees

Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees

As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.

As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.

Rain, Clouds Wednesday across DC region; residual effects from Helene in area by Friday

Rain, Clouds Wednesday across DC region; residual effects from Helene in area by Friday

More rain and clouds are expected Wednesday, bringing another gloomy day to the region. Light rain showers and cooler temperatures will persist throughout the day.

More rain and clouds are expected Wednesday, bringing another gloomy day to the region. Light rain showers and cooler temperatures will persist throughout the day.

Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida

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.

Sun will do something tonight for last time until March 2025

Sun will do something tonight for last time until March 2025

The sun will do something tonight that it won’t do again in the Washington, D.C. region until March 2025.

The sun will do something tonight that it won’t do again in the Washington, D.C. region until March 2025.

Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge

Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge

Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems. 

Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems. 

Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen

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).

Showers and cooler temperatures expected across DC region Tuesday

Showers and cooler temperatures expected across DC region Tuesday

The Washington, D.C. region will experience cooler temperatures and a chance of showers on Tuesday and into the midweek. 

The Washington, D.C. region will experience cooler temperatures and a chance of showers on Tuesday and into the midweek. 

Fall foliage 2024: Your full guide for leaf peeping across the DMV

Fall foliage 2024: Your full guide for leaf peeping across the DMV

It's officially fall and that means peak leaf-peeping time is almost here! The vibrant orange, red and gold hues that we all look forward to are not visible everywhere yet, but here's your comprehensive guide on where to go and when as the trees transition across the DMV. 

It's officially fall and that means peak leaf-peeping time is almost here! The vibrant orange, red and gold hues that we all look forward to are not visible everywhere yet, but here's your comprehensive guide on where to go and when as the trees transition across the DMV. 

Gloomy first week of fall in DC region, with clouds and showers

Gloomy first week of fall in DC region, with clouds and showers

The first week of fall in the Washington, D.C., area is set to be marked by gloomy weather, with persistent clouds and occasional showers before drying out by the weekend.

The first week of fall in the Washington, D.C., area is set to be marked by gloomy weather, with persistent clouds and occasional showers before drying out by the weekend.

Streets in flood-prone Annapolis underwater Monday

Streets in flood-prone Annapolis underwater Monday

Several streets in the flood-prone areas of Annapolis are underwater Monday after weekend rain moved across the region.

Several streets in the flood-prone areas of Annapolis are underwater Monday after weekend rain moved across the region.

FOX 5 Sunday Forecast
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FOX 5 Sunday Forecast

An unsettled weather pattern is on the way for the DMV this week with showers, storms and cloudy conditons. FOX 5's Jen Delgado has your full forecast.

An unsettled weather pattern is on the way for the DMV this week with showers, storms and cloudy conditons. FOX 5's Jen Delgado has your full forecast.

La Nina winter setting up, NOAA says. Here's what that means for US

La Nina winter setting up, NOAA says. Here's what that means for US

The influence of La Niña is expected to dominate weather conditions from December through February, according to NOAA. This often translates to wetter conditions in the northern tier of the country, while the southern tier may face drier-than-average weather.

The influence of La Niña is expected to dominate weather conditions from December through February, according to NOAA. This often translates to wetter conditions in the northern tier of the country, while the southern tier may face drier-than-average weather.