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SPC MD 678

MD 0678 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 193... FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL TEXAS Mesoscale Discussion 0678NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1100 PM CDT Fri May 08 2026Areas affected...portions of north-central TexasConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 193...Valid 090400Z - 090600ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 193continues.SUMMARY...Threat for instances of severe hail and damaging windcontinues within WW193.DISCUSSION...A line of storms continues south

SPC MD 674

MD 0674 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 192... FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN OKLAHOMA Mesoscale Discussion 0674NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0515 PM CDT Fri May 08 2026Areas affected...portions of central and eastern OklahomaConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 192...Valid 082215Z - 090015ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 192continues.SUMMARY...Threat for large to very large hail continues acrossportions of central and eastern Oklahoma.DISCUSSION

Brain-eating amoeba detected in water at iconic US National Parks, study finds

Sightseeing isn't the only thing happening at some of America's favorite national parks. A new study shows that a devastating brain-eating amoeba has been detected in thermal waters at Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The footprint of this deadly pathogen that enters the body through the nose in warm freshwater is expanding, the study finds, into some of the most iconic tourist destinations and scenic landscapes across the United States

SPC MD 669

MD 0669 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL/SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Mesoscale Discussion 0669NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0910 AM CDT Fri May 08 2026Areas affected...parts of central/southeastern Louisiana andsouthern MississippiConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 081410Z - 081645ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...Increasing thunderstorm activity, including cellsoccasionally becoming capable o

Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano kills 3 hikers during eruption as 17 others, including tourists, evacuated

TOBELO, Indonesia — The Mount Dukono volcano in Indonesia erupted Friday morning local time, killing 3 hikers who had entered a restricted zone, according to local police. The Police Chief of the North Halmahera Regency provided an update on KOMPAS TV, a state broadcast partner, that 20 climbers, including 9 tourists, were in a banned area during the eruption.THE 46TH EPISODE OF THE ERUPTION OF MOUNT KĪLAUEA VOLCANOHe said the victims were two Indonesian citizens and one tourist. Their identitie

Watch: Massive, ominous cloud approaches beach in Brazil, leaving onlookers stunned at phenomenon

An ominous-looking cloud stunned beachgoers in São Paulo, Brazil as it approached the South American beach.SURREAL ROLL CLOUD SPOTTED IN OKLAHOMA IN WAKE OF THUNDERSTORMSFootage captured by Gabriel Ferraz de Campos Naufel showed the unusual, tsunami-like cloud expanding across the sky."I was at Bonete Beach in Ilhabela, São Paulo, on my boat, when I saw a strange, cylindrical-shaped cloud approaching; it also seemed to have tentacles," Naufel told local news agencies. In other videos posted duri

Severe storms return to Plains through Mother's Day with Tornado Alley expected to reignite later in May

After a brief reprieve, a severe weather pattern is expected to return later this month across the Plains over the historical "Tornado Alley" which stretches from Nebraska south through Kansas, Oklahoma and parts of North Texas.  TWISTERS SLAM MISSISSIPPI INJURING 17 AND DAMAGING MORE THAN 300 HOMES DURING TORNADO EMERGENCYAhead of this pattern flip, severe storms are forecast to reignite over nearly 40 million people across parts of the Southern Plains Friday through Mother's Day.Thunderstorms

SPC MD 668

MD 0668 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE CAROLINA PIEDMONT Mesoscale Discussion 0668NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0242 PM CDT Thu May 07 2026Areas affected...portions of the Carolina PiedmontConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 071942Z - 072145ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Developing thunderstorms may bring a risk for isolatedgusty winds and small hail to portions of the Carolina Piedmont thisafternoon/evening.DI

Major US Alert Following 2026 Hurricane Season Predictions

The forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been unveiled, with experts estimating as many as 18 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 significant hurricanes classified as Category 3 or above. Elevated sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic are creating conditions conducive to rapid storm development, putting Florida, the Gulf Coast, and the Carolinas in the highest danger zone. Insurance premiums are already on the rise, and FEMA is strategically positioning resources. Here’s a compre

Heat returns to Florida as dangerous drought persists across the Sunshine State

Sweltering spring heat is sweeping into drought-stricken Florida, heightening concerns over dangerous fire weather on the Sunshine State's East Coast.The cold front moving through the Southeast, setting the stage for a dangerous severe weather threat, will stall just short of Florida, opening the door for warm air to surge into the Sunshine State and making for another hot, dry day. Record highs are both forecast and already being observed, with an elevated wildfire threat focused across northea

Search underway for hiker missing in Montana's Glacier National Park

A 33-year-old man from Florida has gone missing while hiking in Glacier National Park. The park said Anthony Pollio, from Fort Lauderdale, made plans to hike to the Mount Brown Fire Lookout on Sunday.2 HIKERS INJURED IN BEAR ATTACK IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKHis last known message was sent at 8:20 p.m. Sunday. The national park was notified of Pollio's disappearance on Monday afternoon. Pollio is 5 feet, 11 inches tall with short brown hair and brown eyes, and weighs about 180 pounds. He may be

SPC MD 667

MD 0667 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE Mesoscale Discussion 0667NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0939 AM CDT Thu May 07 2026Areas affected...parts of the western Florida PanhandleConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 071439Z - 071545ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...Occasional developing supercell structures may pose acontinuing risk for localized damaging wind gusts and/or a brieftornado into l

Storms to soak drought-stricken Gulf Coast, Southeast through Mother's Day

Rounds of storms are expected to persist across the Gulf Coast and the Southeast, creating a flash flood threat through the weekend. However, this pattern will also provide much-needed rain for the region which is entirely covered in drought — particularly southern Georgia, which is battling a historic dry spell.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThe tail end of the massive cold front responsible for severe weather earlier this week, including a Tornado Emergency in Mississippi, is forecast to stall over t

Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas on alert for damaging winds, possible tornadoes as severe storms march east

After destructive storms and flash flooding slammed the South from Louisiana to Georgia on Wednesday, the same cold front continues pushing south and east Thursday, bringing renewed severe weather threats to coastal areas.MASSIVE COLD FRONT BLASTS ROCKIES WITH SNOW, EAST COAST WASHOUT AND SOUTHERN SEVERE STORMS TO FOLLOWWhile damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, a few tornadoes remain possible through this evening.Wednesday night's severe storms unleashed multiple tornadoes that ripped th

See it: Mississippi drone video reveals devastation left behind by tornado in Bogue Chitto

BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. — New drone video from Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, revealed extensive damage to a trailer home community after tornadoes ripped through the state Wednesday evening, triggering a Tornado Emergency that damaged more than 300 homes.The daylight video showed homes completely leveled, and other units flipped completely upside down.TWISTERS SLAM MISSISSIPPI, DESTROYING HOMES DURING TORNADO EMERGENCYA nearby two-story home had significant roof damage and trees were snapped in half.HO

Twisters slam Mississippi injuring 17 and damaging more than 300 homes during Tornado Emergency

JACKSON, Miss. — Several tornadoes spawned by supercell thunderstorms ripped through central, west and southern Mississippi Wednesday evening, triggering a tornado emergency. Governor Tate Reeves said that 17 people have been injured and more than 300 homes have been damaged across several counties, but no deaths have been confirmed.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERGov. Reeves said Thursday that multiple roads remain closed and shelters are open to displaced families.WHAT IS A TORNADO EMERGENCY?More than

SPC MD 660

MD 0660 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 188... FOR PORTIONS OF GEORGIA Mesoscale Discussion 0660NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0800 PM CDT Wed May 06 2026Areas affected...portions of GeorgiaConcerning...Tornado Watch 188...Valid 070100Z - 070200ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 188 continues.SUMMARY...A complicated mesoscale environment with widespreadconvection will continue to support a severe risk this evening.Damaging gusts are the most likely hazard, but a couple of tornado

SPC MD 661

MD 0661 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 187... FOR SOUTHEASTERN MISSISSIPPI INTO CENTRAL/SOUTHERN ALABAMA Mesoscale Discussion 0661NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0813 PM CDT Wed May 06 2026Areas affected...southeastern Mississippi into central/southernAlabamaConcerning...Tornado Watch 187...Valid 070113Z - 070315ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 187 continues.SUMMARY...Threat for large hail and tornadoes continues within WW186and WW187.DISCUSSION...Along and south of the cold fr

SPC MD 653

MD 0653 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN LOUISIANA...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI...ADJACENT WESTERN ALABAMA Mesoscale Discussion 0653NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1157 AM CDT Wed May 06 2026Areas affected...parts of central and eastern Louisiana...centraland southern Mississippi...adjacent western AlabamaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 061657Z - 062000ZProbability of Watch Issuance...60 percentSUMMARY...Scattere

See it: Photos and videos showcase surprising May snowstorm in Colorado, Wyoming

Parts of Colorado and Wyoming have seen their biggest May snowstorm in more than 20 years after a disappointing winter. Two plus feet of snow have fallen across some cities, with totals still rising as the snow largely comes to an end on Wednesday night. NEW DATA REVEALS 100% CHANCE OF STRONG ‘SUPER’ EL NINO FORMING THIS YEARPhotos and videos showcase the snow across Colorado bringing the state back into a winter mindset, even if just for a short while. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray repor