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April weather outlook: Severe storms target millions as spring temperature warmup finally nears

They say "April showers bring May flowers"—but that’s only part of the story. This April could have a few twists of its own.So, what really is in store for us around the country? The FOX Forecast Center is calling for a "big shake-up." From severe storms to warmups and cooldowns, let’s break it down.SEVERE STORM THREAT BREWING FOR NEARLY 50 MILLION ACROSS MIDWEST, OHIO VALLEY AHEAD OF WINTER FLASHBACK FREEZEAs we move out of March — The old saying "March comes in like a lion and leaves like a la

Historic heat wave expands into central US after weeks of record heat in the Southwest

The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.Since early March, a historic heat dome has shattered temperature records across the Southwest, bringing temperatures 30 to 40° above average from California to Colorado.More than 1,800 heat records have been broken since March 11.Yuma, Arizona saw the hottest March temperature ever recorded in the United States at 109° on Friday.EXTREME HEAT SAFE

See it: Dog rescued after falling into nearly 40-foot hole in Ireland

BIRR, Ireland — A Bernese Mountain dog was reunited with its owners Sunday after plunging nearly 40 feet down a hole believed to be an old well.WATCH: DOG ‘CONTINUOUSLY SHIVERS’ AFTER HARROWING RESCUE FROM FRIGID NEW YORK RIVERVideo from the Offaly Fire & Rescue Service in Birr, Ireland showed the tense moments when three-year-old Bru was hoisted out of the hole by a pulley after a nearly three-hour operation.The pooch was excited to be free and appeared no worse for wear after quickly shaki

Hawaii recovers from devastating floods after back-to-back Kona low systems drench state

HONOLULU — Flood concerns remain across much of Hawaii as the state begins to clean up and assess the damage after torrential rainfall from two back-to-back Kona low systems led to life-threatening floods.WHAT IS A KONA LOW?Homes were destroyed after feet of water and mud rushed across the North Shore of Oahu — which bore the brunt of the heaviest damage statewide and where pouring rain triggered a Flash Flood Emergency early Friday.Governor Josh Green issued an updated State of Emergency last T

Deep magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Pacific Ocean shakes Tonga, triggers brief Tsunami Warning across islands

NEIAFU, Tonga — A magnitude 7.5 earthquake was detected some 148 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean roughly 103 miles west of Neiafu, Tonga. According to the USGS, the quake was felt across several of the Tongan islands just after 5:30 p.m. local time (12:30 a.m. EST).At least three other smaller quakes were recorded shortly after at similar depths.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThe country's meteorological service issued a Tsunami Warning across the whole island chain and urged people to eva

Severe storms unleashing damaging winds, hail return to the East before frigid temperatures impact millions

Another round of severe storms is expected to develop across the East later this week, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and thunderstorms to much of the region, followed by a frigid cold front that could impact millions.This unsettled pattern will continue into the weekend, potentially causing travel delays and additional impacts in areas already affected by recent storms.WINTER DELIVERS FINAL PUNCH TO NORTHEAST WITH SNOW AS HEAVY RAIN TARGETS THE SOUTHEASTAccording to the FOX Forecast Cente

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 73 Status Reports

WW 0073 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0073.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0073_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0073 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0073 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0073.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 73

WW 73 SEVERE TSTM IN KY OH 222140Z - 230400Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 73NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK540 PM EDT Sun Mar 22 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southeast Indiana Far Northern Kentucky Ohio* Effective this Sunday afternoon from 540 PM until Midnight EDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 2 inches i

SPC MD 285

MD 0285 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHEAST IL...SOUTHERN/CENTRAL IN...AND SOUTHWEST/CENTRAL OH Mesoscale Discussion 0285NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0350 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026Areas affected...Southeast IL...southern/central IN...andsouthwest/central OHConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 222050Z - 222315ZProbability of Watch Issuance...60 percentSUMMARY...The potential for severe storms capable of producingsevere hail and locally damaging g

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 72 Status Reports

WW 0072 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 72THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES ACROSS THE ENTIRE WATCH AREA...WENDT..03/22/26ATTN...WFO...LWX...PBZ...CTP...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 72 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS MDC001-023-043-222240-MD . MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED AREALLEGANY GARRETT WASHINGTON OHC013-019-031-059-067-081-111-119-121-157-222240-OH . OHIO COUNTIES INCLUDED AREBELMONT CARROLL COSHOCTON

Severe storm risk increases across Eastern US as record heat wave fuels large hail and tornado potential

A fast-moving storm system is expected to sweep across the Eastern U.S. this afternoon and evening, bringing heavy rain and the potential for severe weather through Monday.A few tornadoes can’t be ruled out in the Ohio River Valley, though the FOX Forecast Center said large hail is currently the primary threat, accompanied by the potential for damaging winds.Wind intensity could range from 60 mph to over 85 mph in parts of the region.SPRING STORMS, HEAVY RAIN TARGET THE EAST WHILE WINTER DELIVER

Police deputy dies shortly after helping with wildfire evacuations in Florida

CALHOUN COUNTY, Flo. — A Florida police deputy has died in the line of duty after assisting with evacuations due to a wildfire on Saturday.The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office said Deputy Steven Bruner suffered a medical emergency shortly after his shift ended.Authorities said Deputy Bruner worked tirelessly helping with evacuations in the Mossy Pond Community near Miller Road. The sheriff's office advised anyone who lives in the area to evacuate immediately."To know Bruner was to love him. He wa

Record sargassum levels impacting Florida beaches during Spring Break

If you thought sarcasm was annoying, just wait until you smell sargassum. As millions of spring breakers flock to Florida in search of scenic beaches, warm weather and the trademark blue ocean waters – they are being met with an unpleasant surprise. Sargassum is a naturally occurring brown seaweed that floats in large masses across the ocean, renowned for its trademark vacation-ruining odor that coats the shores of numerous popular U.S. beaches along the East Coast, and just in time for spring b

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