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Hundreds rescued, thousands of evacuations ordered in Hawaii as worst flooding in two decades continues

Nearly 200 people were rescued while dangerous flash flooding continues in Hawaii, as feet of relentless rain slams the islands through the weekend. Hawaii Governor Josh Green said in a Friday evening press conference that this is the largest flood Hawaii has seen in 20 years since the flood of Manoa in 2004. More than 80 people at campsites were rescued by Honolulu Fire Department on O'ahu on Friday, with many more rescues likely across the island.Gov. Green said nearly 196 people had been resc

Heat wave smashes records across the Southwest as extreme temperatures impact millions

The most intense March heat wave ever has been one for the record books and there are no signs the high temperatures will cool down as we move into the weekend.More than 65 locations have already set new daily records for the hottest March day on record, including in California, as well as notching daily records in major cities like Las Vegas, Denver and Phoenix. While daily records are being smashed left and right across the West, the historic heat wave is expected to break both March and April

Spring tries to break through as storms, wintry weather linger across Northeast ahead of Arctic blast

NEW YORK — The battle between spring and winter is expected to play out across the Northeast this weekend, with brief spurts of 60-degree temperatures for parts of the Interstate 95 corridor, while the interior Northeast and New England prepare for another round of snow. Beyond this first weekend of astronomical spring, winter's parting shot looms — a split in the polar vortex could plunge temperatures back into the 30s across the region late next week.Cold air will linger across the Great Lakes

El Niño and hurricane season: What it means and how similar circumstances have played out

MIAMI, Flo. – A major shift in global climate patterns is underway, as the tropical Pacific trends toward a stronger El Niño and away from La Niña—a change with significant implications for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.In most cases, a strong El Niño acts to suppress hurricane activity by increasing wind shear in the atmosphere over the Atlantic Ocean, which can disrupt developing storms and make it harder for hurricanes to organize and strengthen.'SUPER EL NIÑO' BREWING AS LA NIÑA FADES A

Record-breaking heat swelters the West Coast with temperatures soaring into the triple digits

Record-breaking heat is making an intense appearance across the U.S. in March. The FOX Forecast Center is tracking what could be the most intense heat wave ever observed in the country, which is expected to sizzle the West Coast over the course of the next week.California has reached its hottest March temperature on record after hitting 108 degrees in Thermal on Thursday. 108 degrees also ties the national record for hottest temperature in the month of March, according to the FOX Forecast Center

'Super El Niño' brewing as La Niña fades ahead of peak hurricane season

MIAMI, Flo. — The most recent climate forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that the La Niña climate pattern is now breaking down, with neutral conditions likely to take over within the next month and with forecast models agreeing on the growing chance for a strong, and maybe even Super El Niño conditions during hurricane season.WHAT ARE THE EL NINO AND LA NINA CLIMATE PATTERNS?El Niño is one of three climatological phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillat

One dead after cable car crashes in Swiss Alps amid vicious winds

A woman has died after a cable car detached and plummeted down a mountain in the Swiss Alps amid intense, whipping winds on Wednesday.Local reports indicate the individual was a 61-year-old woman, though officials have not yet released the specific cause of her death.SWISS VILLAGE BURIED AFTER GLACIER COLLAPSEAuthorities said the tragic accident occurred at the Engelberg-Titlis ski resort around 11 a.m. local time.Video footage shows the gondola that had fallen onto the hillside as rescue crews

Intensifying Tropical Cyclone Narelle takes aim at Australia with destructive winds, flooding, and storm surge

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA — Tropical Cyclone Narelle is rapidly developing off the coast of northern Queensland, Australia, posing a significant threat to the region.Life-threatening dangers include violent winds capable of tearing apart homes, large, deadly debris that may become airborne, a serious risk of injury, flooding and dangerous storm surge. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TROPICAL DEPRESSION, TROPICAL STORM AND HURRICANE?Local news outlets report one resident saying they can feel somethin

Largest wildfire in Nebraska history leaves 1 dead, scorches over 640,000 acres as blazes continue to burn

NEBRASKA - The single largest wildfire in Nebraska state history has scorched the Cornhusker State, burning over 640,000 acres and killing one as the generational blaze continues to burn.Across the state, hundreds of first responders are in action battling against multiple raging blazes as a historic fire outbreak explodes into a full-scale emergency, triggering evacuations while threatening life and property across impacted areas.NEW MOTHER IS ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY AFTER LOSING EVERYTHING IN

Split in the Polar Vortex could mean one last hurrah for winter across the Northern Tier

It has been an eventful winter across the U.S., with multiple blizzards, rounds of Arctic air, and snowstorms galore.ARCTIC BLAST OVERSPREADS THE MIDWEST AND GREAT LAKES AFTER MONSTER BLIZZARD SLAMS MILLIONSAs we approach the end of March, many people may be getting ready for shorts season, but the FOX Forecast Center said a split in the Polar Vortex could bring a cooler end to the month for locations across the Northern Tier of the U.S.Currently, a stronger, consolidated vortex is keeping much

Atlantic 2026 hurricane season could see major impacts from potentially strong El Niño

A major shift in the global climate pattern is underway as the tropical Pacific starts to transition out of a fading La Niña and toward a potential El Niño later this year.Some forecast models suggest a strong or very strong El Niño will form, which could have major implications for the Atlantic hurricane season.The latest outlook from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center and the International Research Institute (IRI) indicate the La Niña pattern is now breaking down, with neutral conditions likely

Flooding and avalanche threat grows as atmospheric river continues across the Pacific Northwest

A powerful ongoing atmospheric river is moving across the Pacific Northwest, increasing the risk of flash flooding and avalanches.PACIFIC NORTHWEST FACES RENEWED FLOOD THREAT DUE TO ATMOSPHERIC RIVERThis comes just days after a storm system caused torrential rain and feet of snow to fall in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.More than 87,000 customers lost power across Washington and Idaho as strong winds slammed the region.Officials reported that one person in Washington was killed when a tr

Another Kona Low targets Hawaii after getting nearly 50 inches of rainfall and hurricane-force winds

HAWAII - Another Kona Low is heading towards Hawaii on Thursday, bringing additional rain and gusty winds to the island.This comes after an initial storm caused torrential rain and hurricane-force winds, leading to flash flooding around the Aloha State and blizzard conditions in the mountains. RARE ASHFALL WARNING ISSUED AS MOUNT KILAUEA VOLCANO ERUPTS FOR 43RD TIME, PRODUCING LARGE LAVA FOUNTAINSThe storm led to widespread road closures, downed power lines and property damage from flooding, lan

Unprecedented heat wave expected to shatter records across Southwest as extreme heat warnings persist

An unprecedented spring heat wave has begun in the Southwest, one that is likely to rewrite the record books and set dozens of new temperature records for March and possibly even April. The worst of the heat is on the way, but temperatures are already above average for the season across the region.High temperatures will soar as much as 35 degrees above average for this time of year from California to the Great Plains, with the hottest days expected to occur Thursday through Saturday.The FOX Fore

SPC MD 280

MD 0280 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR WEST VIRGINIA INTO FAR EASTERN OHIO AND WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Mesoscale Discussion 0280NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0513 PM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026Areas affected...West Virginia into far eastern Ohio and westernPennsylvaniaConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 162213Z - 170215ZSUMMARY...A swath of moderate to heavy snow will spreadnorth/northeast in the coming hours. Snowfall rates may locallyincrease to 1-2 inches per hour.DISCUSSION...Recent regional radar m

Green Bay, Wisconsin sees biggest snowfall in over a century

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin - The blizzard that slammed parts of the U.S. has officially broken a record in Green Bay, Wisconsin.The recent snowfall marks the biggest snowstorm in 136 years, with 26.1 inches recorded in the city as of 1 p.m. on Monday.On Sunday, the area recorded 17.1 inches and an additional 9 inches of snow fell today.LIFE-THREATENING BLIZZARD SLAMS MILLIONS ACROSS UPPER MIDWEST, AS POTENTIALLY HISTORIC SNOW FREEZES TRAVELWith over 17 inches of snow falling, a new record was set as t

SPC Tornado Watch 69 Status Reports

WW 0069 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 69SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 40 NE CHS TO10 NNW GSB TO 20 ENE AVC...LYONS..03/16/26ATTN...WFO...MHX...ILM...RAH...STATUS REPORT FOR WT 69 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS NCC013-017-019-031-047-049-055-061-065-079-083-095-103-107-117-129-133-137-141-147-155-163-177-187-191-195-162140-NC . NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBEAUFORT BLADEN BRUNSWICK CARTERET

SPC Tornado Watch 69

WW 69 TORNADO NC SC CW 161720Z - 170000Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 69NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK120 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Eastern North Carolina Northeast South Carolina Coastal Waters* Effective this Monday afternoon and evening from 120 PM until 800 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered damag

SPC MD 273

MD 0273 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 66...67... FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA Mesoscale Discussion 0273NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1035 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026Areas affected...portions of central VirginiaConcerning...Tornado Watch 66...67...Valid 161535Z - 161700ZThe severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 66, 67 continues.SUMMARY...A locally more favorable severe weather corridor existsover the next 2 to 3 hours across portions of central Virginia.DISCUSSION...Temperatures have in

SPC Tornado Watch 68 Status Reports

WW 0068 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 30SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 15 E TUP TO30 SW HSV TO HSV TO 5 WNW CHA...JEWELL..03/09/26ATTN...WFO...BMX...HUN...FFC...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 30 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALC007-009-015-017-019-021-027-029-037-043-049-055-057-071-073-075-089-093-095-103-107-111-115-117-121-123-125-127-133-100040-AL . ALABAMA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBIBB BLOUNT CALHOUN CHA