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How El Niño could help bust Florida's historic drought, despite limited short-term relief

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Although there's limited short-term relief expected for Florida's ongoing drought, the worst since 2001, a brewing El Niño could intensify the state's wet season sometime this summer.NEW FLORIDA WATER RESTRICTIONS ISSUED AS HISTORIC DROUGHT INTENSIFIES, WITH LITTLE RELIEF EXPECTEDThe latest long-range climate forecast models produced in part by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show the growing chance for strong, and maybe even Super El Niño condition

50M in path of damaging hail, possible tornadoes as severe storm threat increases across Midwest, Ohio Valley

Intense severe storms will threaten nearly 50 million people beginning Thursday afternoon across parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley with hail, damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes, as a cold front sweeps through the region leaving winter-like temperatures in its wake.NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has increased the threat to a Level 3 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms for a corridor across central Illinois, central Indiana and central Ohio — including the Indianapolis metro area. WIN

To study California’s largest active volcano, scientists first have to climb it

MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. – For some, Mount Shasta’s summit is a milestone. For others, it’s the office.Mount Shasta presents a unique challenge for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists. With a peak over 14,000-feet, the only place researchers can collect critical samples on Mount Shasta is near the towering summit of California's largest active volcano, forcing researchers to double as mountain climbers.The USGS and U.S. Forestry Service monitor and protect Mount Shasta—working in the daunting s

Dramatic temperature swings expected to impact the U.S., with some cities expected to see 50-degree drops

A dramatic temperature swing is expected this week, as a cold front heads towards the U.S. affecting millions. HISTORIC HEAT WAVE EXPANDS INTO CENTRAL US AFTER WEEKS OF RECORD HEAT IN THE SOUTHWESTAccording to the FOX Forecast Center, ahead of the cold front, a surge of warm and above-average temperatures will impact St. Louis, MO to New York City on Thursday. Some areas will reach the 70s and 80s. But as the blast of cold air moves in, those locations’ temperatures will drop to the 40s and even

See it: Explosion of pollen mistaken for grass fire on windy day in Iowa

Pollen season is here and while it's usually easy to recognize on trees or cars, sometimes looks can be deceiving, as video from Iowa showed.  A homeowner in Creston, Iowa, on Saturday called to report a grass fire in some trees in Green Valley State Park near his home. Creston Fire Department said they, along with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, responded to the scene to investigate. PEAK BLOOM OF ICONIC CHERRY BLOSSOM TREES IS HAPPENING SOONER THAN EXPECTED DUE TO WARM WEATHERAn Iowa

Watch: Lightning strike sparks fire, explodes tree, and ruptures gas and water main in New South Wales

KATOOMBA, New South Wales — A powerful lightning strike hit Katoomba, New South Wales, on Monday, March 23, triggering a chain reaction that ignited a fire, caused trees to explode, and ruptured a gas and water main, blowing out nearby windows.TOILET EXPLODES AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKES APARTMENT COMPLEX IN OKLAHOMAAccording to Fire and Rescue New South Wales, crews from Katoomba and Leura arrived on the scene to find a footpath ablaze, gas seeping through the pavement, and a massive gum tree strewn

MLB ROWI: See which baseball Opening Day games could be impacted by severe storms

CHICAGO — Major League Baseball's Opening Day is set to get underway Thursday and FOX Weather has your complete hardball forecast.WHAT IS FOX WEATHER'S ROWI?FOX Weather has you covered throughout the long road to October with FOX Weather's Exclusive ROWI — the Risk of Weather Impact. It's a scale based on a comprehensive set of factors, customized for each sport that take into account precipitation, wind, temperature, humidity, lightning risk, and other weather conditions that could impact a par

Avalanche in northern Sweden sweeps away five, leaves three injured

VASSITJÅKKO, KIRUNA, Sweden – Five people have been found, with three left injured, after an avalanche swept them away in Vassitjåkko, south of Riksgränsen in Kiruna municipality on Wednesday.INCREASING AVALANCHE SAFETY, AWARENESS AFTER RECENT SNOW-RELATED FATALITIESThe Swedish Police Authority reported that officials were alerted to the avalanche, with information that people might be affected, and promptly launched a mountain rescue operation, following the LSO, the Swedish law on protection a

New Florida water restrictions issued as historic drought intensifies, with little relief expected

TAMPA, Fla. — Water restrictions are tightening across parts of Florida as the state's historic drought intensifies with two more months to go before the start of the rainy season.The Southwest Florida Water Management District, which includes Tampa, voted Tuesday to declare an "extreme" water shortage which will restrict private outdoor water use.HISTORIC HEAT WAVE EXPANDS INTO CENTRAL US AFTER WEEKS OF RECORD HEAT IN THE SOUTHWESTThe new restrictions, set to take effect April 3, will limit law

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