Election Day forecast: Near-record highs expected Tuesday in DC region

Voters heading to the polls on Tuesday can expect near-record highs in the upper 70s across the D.C. region. Sunshine and mild temperatures will make for ideal voting conditions.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this week

Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning, and is expected to get the name Rafael before moving into the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Chilly Sunday night with mild week ahead
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It's going to be a chilly Sunday night in the DMV but a warm up is on the way this week with temps hitting 80 by Wednesday! FOX 5's Jen Delgado has your full forecast.

Biltmore Estate reopens month after Helene's devastation: 'Signal of Hope'

The Biltmore Estate experienced extensive flooding and damage at its entrance when Helene dropped nearly 30 inches of rain - about four months' worth - in three days.

Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding

Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.

'Winter is here': Snow covers Hawaii's Mauna Kea

Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.

Trick-or-treat DC region forecast
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It's an unusually warm Halloween across the D.C. region. FOX 5's Jen Delgado has your trick-or-treat forecast.

Linemen spent weeks away from home responding to Helene, Milton

Linemen crews responded to back-to-back storms, restoring power in extreme conditions with communication outages, while being away from their families back home.

Halloween DC trick-or-treat forecast
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FOX 5?s Tucker Barnes is dressed up as Shaggy from Scooby-Doo and has the wickedly warm Halloween forecast for the Washington, D.C. region.

Asheville students return to school one month after Helene devastated city

One month after floods from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, nearly 4,000 students there returned to the classroom this week.