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Bryan Norcross: Landfall of the first hurricane of the epic 1926 season was 100 years ago today

Last updated at 9:00 a.m. on July 28, 2026The first major hurricane to form in the life-changing 1926 season made landfall just south of Daytona Beach, Florida, just after sunrise on July 28, 1926. It's known as the Nassau Hurricane because of the tremendous damage done to the Bahamian capital, but it also strafed the entire East Coast of Florida, finally landing as a Category 2.The bad weather arrived in Daytona Beach the previous evening and spread up the coast to St. Augustine and Jacksonvill

Japan rocked by several earthquakes, including magnitude 6.8 quake, as Pacific Ring of Fire activity continues

KUMAMOTO, Japan — A series of earthquakes rocked Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island Tuesday afternoon, including a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that struck roughly 9 miles north of the city of Kumamoto.Nearly a dozen fires broke out and a building partially collapsed following the earthquakes, triggering hundreds of emergency calls.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThe main earthquake struck just before 4:30 p.m. local time and was relatively shallow, with an epicenter about 6 miles beneath the surface.

How did weather play a role during World War I for the Allies?

As the 250th birthday of the United States has officially passed, its history remains forever ingrained in our nation’s roots, as we look back at the events that took place and the help from allies that shaped it.World War I was known as "the war to end all wars," claiming the lives of 15 to 22 million people.Weather played a role in the war in various ways, as battles were won and lost under different conditions.ANCIENT SECRETS UNLOCKED OF HIDDEN UNDERGROUND FROM EXCEPTIONALLY PRESERVED SNAKE F

SPC MD 1778

MD 1778 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN IL INTO FAR NORTHERN IN AND CENTRAL LOWER MI Mesoscale Discussion 1778NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0855 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026Areas affected...portions of northern IL into far northern IN andcentral Lower MIConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 280155Z - 280330ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...An isolated instance of severe hail may occur during themature stage of the spa

SPC MD 1777

MD 1777 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 523... FOR PORTIONS OF EXTREME SOUTHERN INDIANA INTO CENTRAL AND EASTERN KENTUCKY Mesoscale Discussion 1777NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0829 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026Areas affected...portions of extreme southern Indiana into centraland eastern KentuckyConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 523...Valid 280129Z - 280230ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 523continues.SUMMARY...A few damaging gusts may still occur with th

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 523 Status Reports

WW 0523 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 523SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 55 SSE SDFTO 30 W LEX TO 30 NNE JKL...SQUITIERI..07/28/26ATTN...WFO...LMK...JKL...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 523 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS KYC021-045-065-079-109-113-125-129-137-147-151-155-167-197-199-203-229-231-235-237-280340-KY . KENTUCKY COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBOYLE CASEY ESTILL GARRARD JACKSON JES

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 523

WW 523 SEVERE TSTM IN KY 272345Z - 280600Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 523NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK745 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southern Indiana Central and Eastern Kentucky* Effective this Monday night and Tuesday morning from 745 PM until 200 AM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likelySUMMARY...A couple of

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 522 Status Reports

WW 0522 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0522.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0522_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0522 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>PCO)</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0522.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 524

WW 524 SEVERE TSTM IL IN KY 280100Z - 280600Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 524NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK800 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southeast Illinois Southwest Indiana Western Kentucky* Effective this Monday night and Tuesday morning from 800 PM until 100 AM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts

What is barometric pressure and what does it mean for hurricanes?

As we ease more into hurricane season, there are a few risks and terminologies to understand, ensuring safety and preparedness.As we navigate upcoming storms, let's take a look at how experts measure the raw power of hurricanes.HOW ARE HURRICANES RATED? THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE WIND SCALE EXPLAINEDAlthough central pressure itself is not a hazard, it can sometimes indicate future changes in hurricane intensity, as strengthening often results in lower air pressure.Within the heart of a hurrica

SPC MD 1766

MD 1766 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR EASTERN GEORGIA INTO SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA Mesoscale Discussion 1766NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0151 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026Areas affected...Eastern Georgia into southeastern South CarolinaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 271851Z - 272045ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Thunderstorms developing across eastern Georgia and intoadjacent portions of southeastern South Carolina may pos

SPC MD 1768

MD 1768 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR NORTHEAST COLORADO INTO NORTHWEST KANSAS AND SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA Mesoscale Discussion 1768NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0241 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026Areas affected...Northeast Colorado into northwest Kansas andsouthwest NebraskaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 271941Z - 272145ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...Thunderstorm development across parts of the central HighPlains appears probable i

SPC MD 1769

MD 1769 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL IL Mesoscale Discussion 1769NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0258 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026Areas affected...portions of central ILConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 271958Z - 272130ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...Isolated strong wind gusts or hail could accompanystronger storms this afternoon. The need for a watch remainsuncertain.DISCUSSION...Widely scattered thunderstorms

SPC MD 1767

MD 1767 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHWEST SOUTH DAKOTA AND ADJACENT PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST NEBRASKA Mesoscale Discussion 1767NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0213 PM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026Areas affected...Southwest South Dakota and adjacent portions ofnorthwest NebraskaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 271913Z - 272115ZProbability of Watch Issuance...60 percentSUMMARY...Thunderstorms developing across southwest South Dakotawill likely pose a sev

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 520 Status Reports

WW 0520 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 520SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 35 SE OSH TO35 NE MKE TO 20 W FNT...LEITMAN..07/27/26ATTN...WFO...LOT...IWX...GRR...MKX...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 520 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS ILC031-043-075-091-097-197-272040-IL . ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARECOOK DUPAGE IROQUOIS KANKAKEE LAKE WILL INC003-007-017-033-039-049-069-

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 521 Status Reports

WW 0521 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0521.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0521_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0521 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0521 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0521.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 521

WW 521 SEVERE TSTM IL IN 271840Z - 280100Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 521NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK240 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of East Central Illinois Central Indiana* Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 240 PM until 900 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... Widespread damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80 mph likely I

Case tracker: Here is where flesh-eating bacteria cases have been reported in the US

Health officials in Florida confirmed the state's first death from the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus. The death in Palm Beach County, Florida, is also the first reported Vibrio death in the U.S. thus far in 2026.Eleven other cases have been confirmed across Florida.DEADLY INFECTION: FLORIDA REPORTS FIRST RARE, FLESH-EATING BACTERIA DEATH OF THE YEARAccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Vibrio bacteria live in warm, coastal waters and infections can cause a number

See it: Powerful tornado leaves trail of destruction across Wisconsin communities

APPLETON, Wisconsin - A confirmed destructive tornado ripped through the Appleton, Wisconsin, region on Monday, bringing torrential rain, destructive wind gusts and large hail to several communities.DANGEROUS, LIFE-THREATENING HEAT WAVE BAKES MORE THAN 85M AMERICANS ACROSS 20 STATES WITH TRIPLE-DIGIT TEMPSNumerous towns such as Neenah, Appleton and Menasha have reported extensive damage from the storm.Officials said they are still assessing the extent of the destruction while responding to calls

Young man killed, 4 others injured after lightning strikes hikers during severe storms in Colorado

DENVER, Colo. – Tragedy has unfolded on a summer hike in the wilderness of Denver, Colorado, as a group of hikers was struck by lightning, resulting in the death of a young man.The Cleer Creek County Sheriff's Office received a report of a lightning strike that occurred while five people were hiking along Mount Blue Sky on Sunday.DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO RIPS THROUGH WISCONSIN AS FAST-MOVING SEVERE STORMS UNLEASH VIOLENT WINDS TO MIDWESTThis comes as another person in the area reported seeing the lig

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