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Super Typhoon Champi churns across Pacific as another tropical threat begins to take shape

THE TAKEAWAYThe Pacific remains a hotbed of tropical activity this week as Super Typhoon Champi churns across the region, while the FOX Forecast Center keeps a close eye on another area for potential development.The basin remains supercharged, fueling monster storms across the basin, including Champi, which has impacted Guam in recent days, with little sign of relief as Tropical Storm Trudy lingers near Mexico.CALIFORNIA STORMS COULD BRING MUCH-NEEDED RAIN AND RELIEF TO WILDFIRE-WEARY AREASThe F

Bryan Norcross: Continuing long-duration coastal flood event from strengthening nor'easter

This story was last updated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.Strong northeast winds continue to impact the central U.S. East Coast. Coastal flood alerts cover the coastline and, in some cases, the inland waterways. The slow-moving nor'easter – a slowly intensifying low-pressure system – and high pressure over the Midwest are working together to create the channel of strong northeast winds.FALL’S NEXT NOR’EASTER COULD BATTER EAST COAST FOR DAYS WITH DANGEROUS SURF, STRONG WINDS AND COASTAL FLO

Massive alligator kills 71-year-old man in frightening wildlife encounter in Florida

THE TAKEAWAYWINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Tragedy has unfolded in a community in Florida after a 71-year-old man was attacked and killed by an alligator while fishing on Friday evening.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was able to identify the victim as Steven Hamilton, of Winter Garden, after emergency crews tried to rescue the man from the water along the shore of Lake Apopka.This was especially difficult because active alligators were in the water nearby.WOMAN REPORTEDLY LOSES ARM

California storms could bring much-needed rain and relief to wildfire-weary areas

THE TAKEAWAYCALIFORNIA - As numerous wildfires burn across parts of California this weekend, a welcome shift in moisture will move across the West Coast, bringing severe storms by midweek.This comes as a strong upper-level trough moves south along the West Coast, bringing increased moisture and widespread showers.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CONTROLLED AND CONTAINED FIRE?As the system progresses, a surface low will move into California by Wednesday, bringing much-needed rainfall that could h

Bryan Norcross: Nor'easter to impact the East Coast for much of the week

This story was last updated at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.A nor'easter is developing off the coast of North Carolina along the strong cold front that pushed through Saturday. It's the same front producing heavy rain across extreme South Florida. The rain should finally slide off the tip of the peninsula late Sunday.A combination of the lowering pressure offshore and a strong high-pressure system over the Midwest is squeezing the air, creating strong winds from the northeast from North C

Brewing nor’easter threatens East Coast with days of coastal flooding, strong winds and pounding surf

The next fall nor’easter is on the way and is expected to form off the North Carolina coast on Sunday, setting the stage for extensive impacts throughout next week.The National Hurricane Center is now highlighting this area for potential tropical development, with a 30% chance over the next seven days.WHAT IS A NOR’EASTER?Regardless of tropical development, the Outer Banks are expected to see long-term impacts, including intense wind gusts from the approaching nor’easter, while the storm sits of

Violent Typhoon Champi slamming Guam after rapidly intensifying as El Niño enhances Pacific

THE TAKEAWAYChampi has rapidly intensified into a violent Typhoon with sustained winds of 140 mph and is bearing down on Guam, where it has made a direct hit. The storm is expected to bring intense, damaging wind gusts, torrential rain and flooding during its closest approach early Sunday local time.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSThe National Weather Service (NWS) office in Guam has issued an Extreme Wind Warning for far southern Guam for catastrophic, life-threatenin

See it: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for 55th time since 2024 after rare two-month pause

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began its 55th eruptive episode since Dec. 23, 2024, just after 3 a.m. local time Saturday, following an unusually long two-month pause.Kilauea has seen episodic eruptions since 2024. But after the previous episode ended Aug. 25, USGS scientists said changes in activity at the summit — including a series of earthquakes and a shallow magma intrusion beneath Halemaʻumaʻu in late September and early October — made it impossible to pr

Bryan Norcross: Impactful nor'easter possible next week from North Carolina to New Jersey

Updated at 9:40AM E.T. on Saturday, October 17A note: Billy Wagner passed away this week. Every longtime Florida Keys resident knew Billy. For 25 years until 2006, he served as Monroe County emergency manager. But he was much more. Billy was an emergency manager's emergency manager – sharing his expertise with decision-makers across the hurricane zone when life-changing storms were threatening. If I ever wanted to know what was really going on "out there," Billy was my first call. The reality of

Weather Alert: Hurricane Trudy, U.S. Embassy Mexico City, U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara on Thursday, October 15, 2026

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution. Event: Hurricane Trudy ...

SPC MD 2382

MD 2382 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 686...687... FOR PORTIONS OF THE MID ATLANTIC Mesoscale Discussion 2382NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0433 PM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026Areas affected...portions of the Mid AtlanticConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 686...687...Valid 162133Z - 162300ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 686, 687continues.SUMMARY...A broken band of low-topped thunderstorms with a historyof wind damage should continue eastward this evening.

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 686 Status Reports

WW 0686 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 686SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 20 ENE EKNTO 20 NW MRB TO 35 SE IPT TO 35 ESE BGM...LEITMAN..10/16/26ATTN...WFO...LWX...BGM...CTP...PHI...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 686 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS DCC001-162140-DC . DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MDC003-005-009-013-015-017-021-025-027-031-033-037-043-510-162140-MD . MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED AREANNE ARUNDEL

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 686

WW 686 SEVERE TSTM DC MD NY PA VA WV CW 161725Z - 170000Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 686NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK125 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of District Of Columbia Maryland Southern New York Central and Eastern Pennsylvania Northern Virginia Eastern West Virginia Coastal Waters* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 125 PM until 80

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 687 Status Reports

WW 0687 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0687.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0687_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0687 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0687 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0687.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 687

WW 687 SEVERE TSTM CT DE MD NJ NY CW 161950Z - 170200Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 687NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK350 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Western Connecticut Delaware Eastern Maryland New Jersey Far Southern New York Coastal Waters* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 350 PM until 1000 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scatte

Watch: Rare 'space lightning' phenomenon isn't an alien invasion, but it sure looks like one

MONTEMAGGIORE, France – It's not an alien invasion, but it sure looks like one. French photographer Florian Riou captured a scene resembling the villain in a superhero movie in Montemaggiore, France, as red "space lightning" solemnly struck above a French mountain village in September.Invisible to the naked eye, red sprites are large electrical discharges, usually seen from 30 to 50 miles in altitude in the upper atmosphere, that flash above powerful thunderstorm systems, the European Space Agen

Dog miraculously found alive 2 days after being separated from owner in Alaska avalanche

ANCHORAGE, Alaska– A beloved dog was saved from several feet of Alaska snow more than 50 hours after being separated from her owner during an avalanche. LouLou, a 4-year-old huskydoodle, was out on a hike with her owner, Brian, and his friend in Chugach State Park in Anchorage, when the avalanche struck near Eklutna Lake, separating the dog from her owner. Brian and his hiking partner suffered injuries, but were rescued and taken to hospital, without LouLou. CRITICALLY ENDANGERED RED WOLVES MAKE

Bryan Norcross: Watching for a nasty coastal storm to develop and stall near the Carolinas

Last updated at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2026A strong cold front is going to push off the East Coast by early tomorrow. The coldest air of the year on a brisk north wind will move in behind it. There is a strong consensus in the various computer forecasts that a low-pressure system will form along the front similar to the one that developed into the nor'easter last month. This system will play out very differently, however.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSWhile there is ge

Lake Mead's chilling barrel discovery gets new answers as officials identify homicide victim

THE TAKEAWAYAfter four years, Las Vegas authorities have identified the remains of a suspected homicide victim discovered in Lake Mead in 2022.THESE EVERYDAY COMMODITIES MAY COST YOU MORE AS SEVERE DROUGHT TRICKLES DOWN TO CONSUMERSClark County Coroner Melanie Rouse announced Thursday that the remains belong to Edward Jackson, who died from a gunshot wound. He is believed to have been in his mid-to-late 50s at the time of his death.According to Las Vegas Police Lt. Robert Price, Jackson was orig

SPC MD 2379

MD 2379 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTHEAST MISSOURI...SOUTHERN ILLINOIS...SOUTHWEST INDIANA Mesoscale Discussion 2379NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0259 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026Areas affected...southeast Missouri...southern Illinois...southwestIndianaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 151959Z - 152200ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...A few storms may develop later this afternoon from farsoutheast Missouri into southwest Indi