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2026 Iditarod: Slightly warm temperatures, fresh snow expected for historic Alaska sled dog race

WILLOW, Alaska – The 54th running of the Iditarod sled dog race is set to begin Saturday afternoon in Alaska, under slightly warmer than ideal conditions.According to the official race website, the dogs run best below 20 degrees to prevent overheating — with ideal temperatures closer to 0 degrees.COLORADO’S ICE CASTLES IN CRIPPLE CREEK TO CLOSE EARLY DUE TO WINTER WARMTHThirty-seven mushers will participate this year in the roughly 1,000-mile race from Willow, Alaska to Nome. The journey to the

Mother, daughter tragically killed during severe weather in Oklahoma as outbreak continues across region

FAIRVIEW, Okla. – A mother and daughter were killed by severe weather that rumbled through Major County, Oklahoma, Thursday night, Governor Kevin Stitt said early Friday.The emergency management department in Fairview, Oklahoma shared video on social media of a large possible tornado, just west of the city late Thursday.LIVE UPDATES: STRONG TORNADOES, BASEBALL-SIZE HAIL TARGET AMERICA'S HEARTLAND IN STORM OUTBREAKA tornado-warned storm moved through Fairview around 8:40 p.m. local time. The Nati

Severe storms threaten millions on Friday as multi-day outbreak nears end

After a memorable winter, spring has marched in with an active attitude. A multi-day severe weather outbreak is underway as intense storms target the Central U.S. on Friday, putting millions at risk across several major cities from the Plains to the Midwest.A sweeping cold front ahead of a dryline will set the stage for 1,000 miles of severe storms to break out Friday evening into Saturday as the active period of severe weather eyes the Central U.S.SEVERE STORMS TO REIGNITE THREATS OF DAMAGING H

Rare magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattles rural Louisiana, marking strongest in state’s history

SHREVEPORT, La. – Residents across parts of Louisiana were rattled by a 4.9 earthquake on March 5, marking it the strongest earthquake ever in the state’s history.The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 5:30 a.m. CT about 36 miles southeast of Shreveport, Louisiana at a depth of 3.1 miles.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERWith more than 1,100 reports of shaking so far, the USGS says residents as far north as Shreveport, along with some in southern Arkansas and western Texas, have fel

Severe storms to reignite threats of damaging hail, wind, possible tornadoes across Central Plains next week

Just as a multi-day of severe storms is moving through the Southern Plains, another round is already taking shape, continuing the start of severe weather season.TORNADO THREAT INCREASES FOR MILLIONS ACROSS TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA, AS SEVERE STORM SEASON GETS UNDERWAYThe FOX Forecast Center is monitoring a renewed threat targeting the Central and Southern Plains early next week, bringing the potential for more damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes.Currently, severe storms are engulfing the South

SPC MD 133

MD 0133 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF NORTH/NORTHEAST TEXAS INTO SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA Mesoscale Discussion 0133NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0301 PM CST Wed Mar 04 2026Areas affected...Parts of north/northeast Texas into southeasternOklahomaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 042101Z - 050000ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...A few severe storms are possible this afternoon into theevening, with the primary concerns bei

Person dies after going in closed-off area of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii national park

HAWAI'I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — A person has died after reportedly entering a closed-off area near the Kilauea volcano within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.The National Park Service (NPS) said they responded to an incident on Feb. 26 in a closed area on the east side of Kilauea caldera within the national park.WATCH: HAWAII'S KĪLAUEA VOLCANO ERUPTS, SENDING RAGING LAVA FOUNTAIN 1,500 FEET INTO THE AIROfficials said the volcano wasn't erupting at the time. Search and rescue crews cond

SPC MD 131

MD 0131 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA INTO SOUTHERN MISSOURI AND NORTHWEST ARKANSAS Mesoscale Discussion 0131NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0749 AM CST Wed Mar 04 2026Areas affected...Northeast Oklahoma into southern Missouri andnorthwest ArkansasConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 041349Z - 041545ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...A few stronger storms are capable of large hail and severewind gusts this mornin

'Melissa' officially retired from future hurricane names following deadly destruction in Jamaica

The World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee has retired the name "Melissa" after the deadly hurricane, which is tied for the strongest hurricane to ever hit the Atlantic. "Melissa" will not be used for another tropical cyclone again, being replaced on the rotation with "Molly," according to the committee.Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane on Oct. 28, 2025, after several days of monitoring by the National Hurricane Center. Melissa was officially classified as th

Two people rescued after falling through ice on frozen Wisconsin lake, treated for severe hypothermia

MUKWONAGO, Wis.— Two people are expected to make a full recovery after falling through the ice at Rainbow Springs Lake on March 2, thanks to a rapid response from the Mukwonago Fire Department and accompanying teams.PHOTOS: FIRST RESPONDERS RESCUE SWAN FROM FROZEN CONNECTICUT RIVERAt 3:17 p.m. local time, crews were called to Rainbow Springs for an ice rescue after reports that two people were heard yelling for help.Officials arrived on scene at 3:25 p.m., and Battalion 34, along with law enforc

Rare back-to-back Santa Ana wind events pose power outage, hazardous travel risk to Southern California

Southern California is set to see two back-to-back Santa Ana wind events this week, with the first round expected Wednesday and a more significant event starting on Friday. The first event begins late Wednesday, when a trough swings through the region, allowing offshore winds to develop. These winds will peak late Wednesday into Thursday morning, with gusts up to 50 mph in most places and winds up to 65 mph in the higher elevations, according to the FOX Forecast Center. The FOX Forecast Center s

North Carolina, Kentucky conduct statewide tornado drills, part of Severe Weather Awareness Week

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina and Kentucky conducted statewide tornado drills Wednesday, as part of the National Weather Service's (NWS) Severe Weather Awareness Week.NOAA'S STORM PREDICTION CENTER DEBUTS REVAMP TO SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOKS THIS SEASONLocal NWS offices across the country choose different weeks out of the year to educate and refresh the public about various weather hazards. Many offices in the Central US and the South will typically hold Severe Weather Awareness Week in March, whi

Soaking rain to slam I-95 corridor through the end of the week as temperatures warm up in the Northeast

The weather might be warming up, but don’t put those umbrellas away just yet! As one system exits, another will bring more rain to the I-95 corridor, with a widespread 1–2 inches possible from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts Thursday through Friday morning.Some interior snow is also likely, with higher elevations in New England expected to see 3–5 inches.LIVE UPDATES: DANGEROUS STORMS TARGET THE PLAINS IN FIRST POTENTIAL SEVERE STORM OUTBREAK OF 2026After Tuesday’s system brought reports of ice an

SPC MD 128

MD 0128 CONCERNING WINTER MIXED PRECIPITATION FOR PARTS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC INTO THE NEW YORK METRO AREA. Mesoscale Discussion 0128NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0458 AM CST Tue Mar 03 2026Areas affected...parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the New York MetroArea.Concerning...Winter mixed precipitation Valid 031058Z - 031600ZSUMMARY...An area of freezing rain, with some snow on the northernextent, continues this morning.DISCUSSION...A precipitation shield is expanding across theMid-Atla

Five days of severe weather targets millions across the South with thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes possible

After a harsh winter across the country, Americans are ready for a fresh start in March, which is typically a month of transition into warmer temperatures.Despite the pleasant increase in temperatures in some parts of the U.S., this also brings an increased threat of severe weather.Starting Tuesday evening, a shift in weather will begin as an upper disturbance in the middle levels of the atmosphere will move across the Desert Southwest and the Rockies. As a result, scattered thunderstorms could

SPC MD 124

MD 0124 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTH FLORIDA Mesoscale Discussion 0124NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1139 AM CST Sun Mar 01 2026Areas affected...South FloridaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 011739Z - 011945ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Scattered storms are possible primarily near and along theSouth Florida coast this afternoon. Isolated damaging winds andmarginally severe hail are the expected hazards. A watch is

Video: Missing man rescued after being buried to his shoulders in quick sand in Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Flo. - A missing man was brought to safety in a harrowing rescue after being found shoulders deep in quick sand in Florida. According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, it all started when a man was reported missing from Jacksonville. His last known contact was with his father on Feb. 14, and authorities later found his car abandoned on Feb. 23.Deputies with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office contacted the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and requested a welfare check at his home

Parade of storms to ease Mississippi Valley drought, though flash flooding concerns persist

Rain is on the horizon for the drought-stricken Mississippi Valley, as a stretch of storms will bring beneficial rounds of precipitation over the week beginning Tuesday, with a changing weather pattern signaling a wet start to spring.These storms do come with a "but," however, as rainfall totals could exceed 6 inches in some locations.This poses a significant threat: after a prolonged drought, parched ground can act like a hard surface causing more runoff and flash flooding rather than letting t

First of three storms spreads snow across Northern Tier, targets Midwest and Northeast with snow and ice

Round one of a three-storm sequence kicked off this weekend and is continuing to spread snow across the Northern Tier, launching a multi-day stretch that will impact millions across more than 25 states in the winter-weary Midwest and Northeast with snow and ice.This first wave is making its way to the Northeast this morning, followed by a second system — Sunday through Monday — starting in the Midwest and impacting the Mid-Atlantic by Monday, with the final wave arriving on Tuesday, primarily fo

Crippling Florida freezes cost over $3 billion in estimated losses to agriculture

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Crippling freezes from the harsh winter have dealt a costly blow to Florida's booming agriculture industry, which thrives on the Sunshine State’s postcard-perfect ‘snowbird’ winters.According to a report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, preliminary estimates reveal the recent freezes cost more than $3 billion in total estimated losses across the state’s agricultural sectors."Our preliminary estimate of over $3 billion in agricultural losses ma