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Bryan Norcross: A system to watch in the Southwestern Gulf
Updated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.A low-pressure system has developed off the coast of Mexico in the southwestern Gulf. The National Hurricane Center is giving it a high chance of developing into at least a tropical depression later this week.Overall, the atmospheric environment is not supportive of sustained development, but a pocket of relatively conducive upper-level winds could allow the system to organize.TROPICAL TROUBLE SHIFTS CLOSER TO HOME AS NEW DISTURBANCE COULD DRENCH PARTS
First alert: Watching the southwestern Gulf
The National Hurricane Center is watching the southwestern Gulf.
Pacific operates in overdrive as El Niño fuels continued surge in tropical activity
THE TAKEAWAYThe Pacific basin continues to operate in overdrive as several tropical systems churn at once, with Category 2 Hurricane Rachel becoming the 20th named storm of the Pacific hurricane season.Hurricane Rachel is steadily increasing in strength, nearing Category 3 status as the system moves farther away from Mexico. Rachel briefly became a Category 3 hurricane earlier this week, marking the eighth major hurricane this season in the Pacific.TROPICAL TROUBLE COULD BE BREWING CLOSER TO HOM
Tropical trouble could be brewing closer to home with new area to watch designated in the Gulf
THE TAKEAWAYThe Atlantic hurricane season is showing signs of life as October gets underway, with tropical trouble brewing closer to home in the Gulf of America.WHAT IS A TROPICAL STORM?According to the FOX Forecast Center, a new area to watch was designated Saturday night near the Bay of Campeche, where a broad area of low pressure could develop.The system currently has a 40% chance of developing in the next seven days. But it's still too early to say where or when a tropical system could form.
Evacuations underway as Bouquet Fire rapidly spreads, encroaching on homes in Los Angeles County
THE TAKEAWAYLOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Evacuations are underway after a wildfire broke out in Los Angeles County on Saturday evening, quickly growing to over 1,000 acres, according to local fire officials.CAL FIRE said the fire, coined the Bouquet Fire, broke out in the Angeles National Forest around 3:30 p.m., quickly growing from 20 acres to 1,000 overnight.MEET THREEHALVES: THE VIRAL ROBOT DESIGNED FOR EARTH'S MOST DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTSJust before 5 p.m., the fire had already spread to ove
Bryan Norcross: A new area to watch in the southwestern Gulf this week
Last updated at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2026.The National Hurricane Center is painting a potential development area in the southwestern Gulf. The odds that a system, even a tropical depression, will develop there are in the low range, but it's something we'll watch this week.The computer forecast models have been picking up on the possibility. On the forecast map for Thursday morning, you see that both the European and the Google AI models show possible development near Mexico. The more dots you se
Gloomy Sunday brings rain to East before chilly stretch grips millions with first October frost
THE TAKEAWAYThe first fall frost of October will greet millions across parts of the East Coast this week, as a gloomy Sunday sets the stage for a chilly temperature drop.A gray and chilly weather pattern will take shape across the East Coast Sunday as an area of low pressure develops over the Mid-Atlantic.MILLIONS ACROSS SOUTHEAST FACE DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN, INCREASED FLOOD THREAT IN WET START TO OCTOBERLight rain and cloudy skies will mainly affect Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware, with showers p
Top 10 US destinations for snowbirds to flock to escape the winter cold
THE TAKEAWAYAs temperatures drop across much of the U.S. with the arrival of fall, many snowbirds are heading south in search of sunshine, mild weather and an escape ahead of winter’s chill.A new analysis from StorageCafe ranked the 10 best snowbird destinations in the U.S., with Florida and Texas dominating the list.The analysis considered the latest available data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, FEMA, the U.S. Census Bureau, th
Bryan Norcross: Atlantic goes quiet again, Southern California prepares for another round of strong swells
The atmosphere over the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Gulf is taking on a winter-like appearance. Strong upper winds dominate. Nothing tropical is forecast to develop over the next week.Occasionally, a pocket that could be conducive to tropical development is forecast to appear in the Gulf, but those opportunities look to be fleeting. Anything that develops is unlikely to amount to much.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSThe potential Gulf disturbance that could eventu
Prolonged rain, flash flood threats target areas of Florida with a month's-worth of rain in just a week
THE TAKEAWAYUnfortunately for Floridians, the stretch of wet weather isn't letting up for the next several days, bringing necessary rain to drought-stricken parts of the state. Some parts of Florida could see upwards of 8 inches of rain by next Thursday when this rain event concludes, the FOX Forecast Center said. MILLIONS ACROSS SOUTHEAST FACE DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN, INCREASED FLOOD THREAT IN WET START TO OCTOBERThe slow-moving cold front that is triggering flooding in parts of the Southwest and So
Millions across Southeast face days of heavy rain, increased flood threat in wet start to October
A weekend washout is on the horizon for parts of the South and Gulf Coast states, prompting an increased flash flood risk through the weekend for Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Rain started on Friday in the South, but on Saturday moisture from the Gulf driven north by upper-level energy over the western Gulf will move into the region. OCTOBER OUTLOOK: SUMMER TRIES TO HOLD ON WITH EL NIÑO IMPACTS EXPECTED TO MAKE A SPOOKY APPEARANCEAs the moisture surges north, it will run into a wall of hig
Fort Worth middle school deemed 'unsafe for occupancy' because of damage from intense storms that slammed area
THE TAKEAWAYFORT WORTH, Texas – A Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) middle school has been deemed ‘unsafe for occupancy’ due to damage from recent storms.The Superintendent of Fort Worth ISD, Dr. Peter Kicata, announced that the building for Meacham Middle School will be shut down for several weeks.TEXAS IN THE BULL'S-EYE OF RELENTLESS FLOOD THREAT AS 50M FROM SOUTHERN PLAINS TO EAST COAST FACE DOWNPOURS"As a result of significant heavy rainfall, portions of the recently built Meacham
Tropicana Field hosts first playoff game since being devastated by Hurricane Milton as Rays take on Yankees
THE TAKEAWAYST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tropicana Field will host its first playoff game since Hurricane Milton devastated the stadium in 2024 as the Tampa Bay Rays entertain the New York Yankees for Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series Saturday evening.Milton destroyed most of the field's fiberglass roof as it carved a destructive path across the Florida Peninsula on Oct. 9, 2024, with wind gusts exceeding 100 mph.Milton made landfall near Siesta Key as an intense Category 3 hurricane tha
Didn’t get a tornado alert? How Johnson County notifies about severe weather
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Traffic made its way as heavy rain fell in Mission Tuesday afternoon. As the strong to severe storms swept through the metro, the ...
Bryan Norcross: Keeping an eye on the Southwestern Gulf while Mexico watches for the next storm to develop
Last updated at 9 a.m. on Oct. 2, 2026Long-range computer forecast models show some possibility of a tropical depression or tropical storm eventually developing in the southwestern Gulf. A dip in the jet stream is forecast to push a cold front into the Gulf next week where it will settle and stall. Sometimes an orphaned front can be the trigger for a tropical system.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSThe upper-level winds might let up enough after the front arrives to all
Key West swamped by intense rain, shattering 83-year-old record as Florida prepares for more downpours
KEY WEST, Fla. — The skies opened up over Key West, Florida, on Thursday as heavy rain triggered widespread flash flooding. Key West recorded 3.64 inches of rain, shattering the record of 2.5 inches set back in 1943.A video posted to social media showed floodwaters completely inundating Duval Street, Key West’s main tourist and entertainment strip.TEXAS IN THE BULL'S-EYE OF RELENTLESS FLOOD THREAT AS 50M FROM SOUTHERN PLAINS TO EAST COAST FACE DOWNPOURSThe Key West Police Department said water w
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake rattles Lake Tahoe in early morning hours
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A magnitude 3.7 earthquake rattled the Lake Tahoe area on Friday.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that the quake struck at 3:00 a.m. about 6 miles west-southwest of South Lake Tahoe at a depth of around 4 miles.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERSo far, no reports of shaking have been reported to USGS, but tremors are believed to have been felt in areas like Reno and Carson City, Nevada.It’s unknown at this time if any damage or injuries have been reported.No other infor
SPC MD 2345
MD 2345 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN KANSAS INTO FAR NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA Mesoscale Discussion 2345NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0132 PM CDT Thu Oct 01 2026Areas affected...portions of southwestern Kansas into farnorthwestern OklahomaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 011832Z - 012100ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...A couple of severe gusts and perhaps a brief tornado arepossible this afternoon. Give
40 car pileup cripples commute in South Carolina with dense fog reported in the area
LAKE MARION, S.C. – Officials are assessing the damage after a massive pileup on Interstate 95, near Lake Marion, South Carolina, occurred after numerous cars crashed due to foggy weather conditions.The pileup caused massive delays for hundreds of drivers in the area.Officials have not said whether fog directly contributed to the crash, but the FOX Forecast Center reports evidence of dense fog in the area that could have reduced visibility and may have contributed to the crash.As many as 40 vehi
Responders rescue driver stranded on top of submerged car as strong floodwaters flow through Arizona
PRESCOTT, Ariz. – A disaster scenario unfolded for one driver traveling through Central Arizona on Wednesday after becoming stranded in floodwaters following severe storms in the region.The driver of a truck near the Hassayampa River in Prescott, Arizona, needed a helicopter rescue because of the complex situation and strong floodwaters.This comes as the area experienced heavy rain that helped fuel a flood threat, and the driver fell victim to the flooding while on the road."If you encounter a f
