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Flesh-eating bacteria death toll reaches double digits across US as infections surge
Health officials in several parts of the U.S. are warning residents about a rise in deaths linked to flesh-eating bacteria, as the nationwide death toll reaches double digits and infections climb in some states.So far this year, Florida has reported four deaths from 21 cases, while Louisiana has reported six deaths from 17 cases.BURMESE PYTHON POPULATION BOOMS NEAR POPULAR FLORIDA TOURIST AREA, PROMPTING HIGHER CONSERVATION PRESENCEVibrio vulnificus is a rare bacteria that naturally occurs in wa
SPC MD 2302
MD 2302 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR EAST-CENTRAL INDIANA INTO CENTRAL OHIO Mesoscale Discussion 2302NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0246 PM CDT Wed Sep 16 2026Areas affected...east-central Indiana into central OhioConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 161946Z - 162145ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Isolated gusty winds of 45-60 mph will be possible withstronger thunderstorms developing through early evening. Overallrisk is expec
Florida could be in for a soggy end to September as storms keep pounding the Sunshine State
FLORIDA – The Sunshine State is in the spotlight for nasty weather and heavy rain all week long as tropical moisture surges across the state.Tropical downpours will move across Florida throughout the week, as a massive high-pressure heat dome over the Eastern U.S. helps drive gusty easterly winds across the state.This strong onshore flow will produce slow-moving rain showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation rates exceeding 1 to 2 inches per hour.WHAT IS A HEAT DOME AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT YOU
18-year-old arrested in connection to deadly Chelan Hills Fire in Washington this summer
THE TAKEAWAYDOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. – Police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which ignited in Washington early this summer on July 4.At mid-afternoon on July 4, firefighters responded to the Chelan Hills Fire within 30 minutes of being dispatched as the flames quickly spread.SEE IT: LIGHTNING TRIGGERS MASSIVE TANK EXPLOSION IN OKLAHOMAThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced they have developed probable cause to arrest the primary suspect in connection wi
Invest 98L designated in open Atlantic as brewing 'Super' El Niño continues to strengthen
THE TAKEAWAY:The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has designated an area to watch for tropical development in the open Atlantic as Invest 98L. This comes as the Atlantic hurricane season is off to its quietest start on record, dating to the beginning of the satellite era (1960), with just 5 named storms and no hurricanes thus far.WHAT IS AN INVEST DURING HURRICANE SEASON?The NHC is giving Invest 98L low odds of development over the next two days. However, the hurricane center noted that "environm
Bryan Norcross: 100 Years ago this morning a monster hurricane was two days out from Miami
Last update at 10:00 a.m. on Sep. 16, 2026The weather map had the South Florida newspapers flummoxed. A 40-mph tropical storm had been drifting offshore of Miami. Its fringes produced gusty winds along the coast and about 2 inches of rain. Meanwhile, a monster hurricane was north of Puerto Rico and on a track aimed at South Florida. But nobody yet understood the threat.GET THE LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSThrough the morning, the weather deteriorated on Turk Island,
Pair of magnitude 4.0+ earthquakes strike near Iceland glacier and volcano
THE TAKEAWAYREYKJAVIK, Iceland — A pair of magnitude 4.0+ earthquakes struck western Iceland about 11 seconds apart Tuesday afternoon, local time, according to the Icelandic Met Office.A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near the Langjökull volcanic system at 2:18 p.m., about 2 miles beneath the surface. That was followed almost immediately by a magnitude 4.3 quake underneath the Langjökull glacier roughly 6 miles away.WATCH: VIDEO SHOWS STEAM RISING FROM CRACKED ROADS IN GRINDAVIK AMID ICELAND VO
Ocean Way music festival canceled after dangerous surf from Hurricane Marie causes coastal erosion
THE TAKEAWAYLOS ANGELES – A beachfront music festival in Santa Monica has been canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Marie.The inaugural Ocean Way music festival was scheduled for September 26-27, with performances by The Killers, Olivia Dean, Jack White and Sublime. HURRICANE SWELLS REVEAL FORGOTTEN HISTORY BENEATH ICONIC CALIFORNIA BEACH"Due to the impacts of Hurricane Marie, the City of Santa Monica has canceled the inaugural Ocean Way Festival," Ocean Way states on their website. "Storm s
Relentless flood threat expected to extend into weekend for millions across Midwest, Ohio Valley
THE TAKEAWAYA multiday flash flood threat covering millions of people across the Midwest and Central Plains has been extended through Sunday as a stalled weather pattern is expected to bring relentless rounds of thunderstorms over the region.NOAA's Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat for parts of the Midwest every day through Saturday, where a widespread 5-8 inches of rain is expected all told.KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS
How 2 satellites use precise ocean measurements to reveal what could fuel hurricanes during El Niño
THE TAKEAWAYFrom orbit, two satellites are tracking the emerging Super El Niño, collecting precise data that can improve hurricane forecasts and protect infrastructure.As part of a collaborative effort between NASA and its European Space partners, the Sentinel-6B satellite was launched in November, and now flies just 30 seconds behind its predecessor and twin, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich.TOXIC RED TIDE DETECTED ALONG TEXAS COASTLINE — HERE’S HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOUR HEALTHAmid a developing Super E
Toxic red tide detected along Texas coastline — here’s how it can affect your health
GALVESTON, Tex. - A red tide bloom along the Texas coast is prompting warnings from officials as the toxic algae could cause respiratory problems for beachgoers.Red tide is a naturally occurring, higher-than-normal concentration of microscopic algae that can affect fish and cause respiratory irritation to humans, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.HURRICANE SWELLS REVEAL FORGOTTEN HISTORY BENEATH ICONIC CALIFORNIA BEACHThe department said staff have been monitoring fish kills and taking water
SPC MD 2300
MD 2300 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR TX PANHANDLE INTO CENTRAL KS Mesoscale Discussion 2300NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0159 PM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026Areas affected...TX Panhandle into central KSConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 151859Z - 152100ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Thunderstorm coverage increasing over next 1-2 hours.Sporadic strong gusts are possible, with some locally greater riskfor a couple of gusts to 50-65 m
SPC MD 2301
MD 2301 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR NORTHEAST KS INTO NORTHERN/CENTRAL MO AND CENTRAL IL Mesoscale Discussion 2301NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0235 PM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026Areas affected...northeast KS into northern/central MO and centralILConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 151935Z - 152130ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Thunderstorm activity will increase through lateafternoon. Sporadic strong wind gusts may accompany this
Hurricane swells reveal forgotten history beneath iconic California beach
THE TAKEAWAYNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Mysterious wooden structures exposed at Newport Beach’s famed Wedge have offered a glimpse into the city’s past, as hurricane swells peeled back the sand to reveal a series of unidentified items from history.When Hurricane Marie smashed the Southern California coast over Labor Day Weekend, aggressive coastal erosion turned one of California's most iconic waves in Newport Beach into an archaeological dig.SEE IT: DRAMATIC RESCUE UNFOLDS AS TROPICAL STORM MARIE F
Rare tropical disturbance in the Gulf of California to enhance substantial Southwest flood threat
THE TAKEAWAYHeavy rain is on the way for people in the Southwest U.S. as a tropical disturbance enhances monsoon-fueled floods in the region.As a massive heat dome hovers over the Central and Eastern U.S., it will act like an atmospheric wall, locking in relentless monsoon weather conditions along its western edge, according to the FOX Forecast Center. The monsoon season usually lasts until the end of September.This setup will bring a surge of tropical moisture over Arizona and New Mexico, trigg
Which major US cities could see rain on Tuesday as moisture fuels showers across parts of the country?
Several major cities across the U.S. could see rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday as moisture fuels showers across parts of the country.Miami, Phoenix and Denver are among the cities being watched for potential rainfall, with each facing a completely different weather setup.LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED IN CALIFORNIA BEACH CITY TO STABILIZE COASTAL BLUFFS AHEAD OF SUPER EL NIÑOAcross the Southeast, persistent easterly winds driven by an eastern U.S. heat dome will fuel daily tropical downpours across
Human remains found in Grand Canyon during search for hiker who vanished during flash flood weeks ago
THE TAKEWAYGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Human remains were found near the Crystal Rapid on the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon Monday, the National Park Service (NPS) said. This comes a little more than two weeks after monsoon storms triggered flash flooding in the Grand Canyon on Aug. 29 that left two people dead.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThe NPS said law enforcement rangers responded to a report of the discovery of the remains and transferred them to Coconino County Medical Examine
Bryan Norcross: Middle-of-the-Atlantic development possible and looking back 100 years ago today
Reports arrived from the northeast Caribbean on Wednesday that the low-pressure system plotted north of the Virgin Islands had "considerable intensity." Winds at St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands were blowing 40 to 45 mph in the morning. And a nearby ship reported 70 mph winds midday. The storm was thought to be moving "directly" to the west.The modern estimate is that the system north of the Caribbean was carrying winds of 115 mph on the morning of September 15, and they would continue to increa
First alert: Watching an area for development in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance in the central Atlantic for tropical development.
SPC Tornado Watch 669 Status Reports
WW 0669 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 669SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 45 WNW BIETO 15 NNE OMA TO 15 NNE DNS...SQUITIERI..09/15/26ATTN...WFO...DMX...OAX...EAX...STATUS REPORT FOR WT 669 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IAC001-003-009-015-027-029-039-047-049-071-073-077-121-129-137-145-153-155-159-165-173-175-181-150140-IA . IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREADAIR ADAMS AUDUBON BOONE CARROLL
