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Bryan Norcross: Atlantic likely to stay quiet as we look back at the incredible hurricane season 100 years ago

A plume of Saharan dust is controlling the tropical Atlantic from Africa to the islands. Meanwhile, El Niño-driven hostile upper-level winds cover the Caribbean. Tropical disturbances are moving off Africa on schedule, but they can't develop without any conducive atmosphere in their path. The cooler-than-normal ocean waters are also a big negative factor.GENEVIEVE CHURNS AS A CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE AS IT BARRELS THROUGH THE EASTERN PACIFICLong-range computer models continue to show an empty slate

Hawaii's Kilauea sees 52nd eruption episode, creates towering 500-foot lava fountains

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted Tuesday night after a brief nap, sending lava hundreds of feet into the sky.The eruption began shortly before 7:30 p.m. local time, according to USGS. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes and this is its 52nd eruptive episode since December 23, 2024. HOW A POWERFUL EL NIÑO IMPACTS THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDSLava fountains have reached a peak of 500 feet in this latest episode.Volcano officials said this eruption, l

Rounds of storms threaten millions in Plains, Midwest with flash flooding, heavy rain as heat dome retreats

A wet storm pattern is expected to develop across parts of the Plains and Midwest late this week as the intense heat shifts back toward the Four Corners, opening the door for storms back in the Heartland.A robust disturbance will ride along the northern and eastern edge of the heat dome, bringing repeated rounds of thunderstorms from Thursday into Friday and triggering a multiday flash flood threat.MULTIDAY FLOOD THREAT SHIFTS INTO NEW ENGLAND AS HEAVY STORMS SNARL TRAVEL ACROSS THE NORTHEASTThe

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 530 Status Reports

WW 0530 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0530.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0530_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0530 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0530 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0530.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 530

WW 530 SEVERE TSTM GA NC SC 282250Z - 290500Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 530NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK650 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Far Northeast Georgia Central and Southern North Carolina Western into Northeast South Carolina* Effective this Tuesday night and Wednesday morning from 650 PM until 100 AM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered

Northern California rattled by magnitude 4.3 earthquake along Pacific Ring of Fire

CLOVERDALE, Cali. - A magnitude 4.3 earthquake rattled Northern California on Tuesday night, marking the latest quake to happen along the Pacific Ring of Fire.The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said it happened about five miles away from Cloverdale, California, at 7:40 p.m. local time.UNDERSTANDING THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE: WHERE EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES MEETThe earthquake struck at a depth of 3.4 miles, and people in the immediate area have reported feeling the shaking, according to the USGS. T

Alert: Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaiian Waters

Hurricane Fausto is progressing west-northwest through the eastern Pacific, leading meteorologists to assess its potential effects on Hawaii in the coming days. This Category 1 hurricane boasts maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and is projected to diminish to tropical storm status before passing just north of the islands. According to AccuWeather, the primary threats include hazardous surf, rip currents, strong winds, and localized heavy rainfall. Additionally, forecasters anticipate an increase

SPC MD 1787

MD 1787 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 528... FOR NORTHERN COLORADO TO FAR SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA Mesoscale Discussion 1787NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0335 PM CDT Tue Jul 28 2026Areas affected...Northern Colorado to far southwest NebraskaConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 528...Valid 282035Z - 282230ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 528continues.SUMMARY...Large hail remains the primary severe threat across theFront Range and into far southwest Nebrask

Life-threatening Flash Flood Emergency issued near Colorado burn scar, triggering debris flows

A Flash Flood Emergency has been issued for areas near the Aspen Acres burn scar in Colorado as torrential rain falls across the region.LIGHTNING-SPARKED WILDFIRES RAGE ACROSS OREGON AND WASHINGTON AFTER MID-JULY SEVERE STORMSThe emergency includes San Isabel and North Creek near Beulah, Colorado.The National Weather Service warned that this is a particularly dangerous situation and urged residents to seek higher ground immediately, calling it a life-threatening situation.The Beulah Fire Protect

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 525

WW 525 SEVERE TSTM DE NJ PA CW 281650Z - 290000Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 525NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1250 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northern Delaware New Jersey Southeast Pennsylvania Coastal Waters* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 1250 PM until 800 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 526

WW 526 SEVERE TSTM KY NC TN VA WV 281715Z - 290000Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 526NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK115 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Eastern Kentucky Western North Carolina East Tennessee Southwest Virginia Southern West Virginia* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 115 PM until 800 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scatter

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 526 Status Reports

WW 0526 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 526SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 30 SE LEX TO35 W BKW TO 35 NNE BKW...THORNTON..07/28/26ATTN...WFO...JKL...RLX...RAH...GSP...RNK...MRX...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 526 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS KYC013-025-051-065-071-095-109-119-121-125-129-131-133-153-189-193-195-235-282040-KY . KENTUCKY COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBELL BREATHITT CLAY ESTILL FLOYD

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>