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Rounds of heavy rain return to the Northeast as thunderstorms and localized flooding threaten I-95 corridor

THE TAKEAWAYAfter weeks of dry conditions, much-needed rainfall is moving toward the East Coast, bringing the potential for thunderstorms and localized flooding across parts of the Northeast.WHEN IS THE EARLIEST SNOWFALL ON RECORD FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST?The rain is associated with a massive cross-country storm that has impacted more than 35 states.The system began Thursday impacting parts of the Northeast.The storm delivered measurable rainfall to numerous cities, including New York City and

Snow, ice and no driver? Waymo's robotaxis face the ultimate winter test

THE TAKEAWAYFAIRBANK, Alaska - When winter weather makes travel treacherous, snow and ice can make the roads challenging for any driver, but what happens when there’s no one behind the wheel?Waymo, one of the world’s leading autonomous vehicle companies, is bringing its self-driving vehicles to Alaska to test the company’s technology in heavy snow and severe winter conditions.MEET THREEHALVES: THE VIRAL ROBOT DESIGNED FOR EARTH'S MOST DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTSAs a developing Super El Niño threatens

Snow in the Big Apple? How Super El Niño could influence NYC's first snowfall

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – As we dig deeper into fall, temperatures steadily drop, creating colder weather and raising questions about whether locations like the Big Apple will see its first snow of the year next month.A record-breaking El Niño is possible this winter, and it could affect cold weather patterns and snowfall for the upcoming season.Forecasters are also monitoring how this will affect the polar vortex and what kind of winter impacts it could bring, whether a warmer-than-usual season or

Want to go to space? NASA is offering the public a chance to 'hitch a ride' to Saturn

There is now a chance to get a personalized boarding pass to space without ever stepping aboard a spacecraft.NASA'S SWIFT TELESCOPE FACES FINAL COUNTDOWN WITH FIERY RETURN TO EARTH POSSIBLE WEDNESDAYNASA is giving the public an opportunity to send their names to Saturn's largest moon, Titan, aboard the agency's Dragonfly rotorcraft. Names submitted will be placed on a chip that will be aboard the spacecraft, and participants will receive a personalized boarding pass and have their names added to

Newport Beach police urge residents to prepare ahead of end-of-year West Coast King Tides

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Residents and property owners in Newport Beach are urged to prepare immediately for King Tides expected to impact Southern California in late November through the new year.The police department said ocean levels could rise a foot or higher above what was recorded in October, a record-breaking high tide of 8.4 feet. WHAT ARE KING TIDES? THE NATURAL PHENOMENON BEHIND SEASONAL COASTAL FLOODINGThese King Tides are expected to significantly increase the risk of coastal floodin

Major polar vortex disruption could be just 24 hours away — what happens next?

THE TAKEAWAYA potentially record-breaking disruption of the polar vortex is about to unfold, with the FOX Forecast Center sounding the alarms that the rift could occur within the next 24 hours. What exactly does that mean?Don't run for the hills or dust off the snowplow just yet – this doesn't exactly mean temperatures will drop overnight, or at all.COULD SUPER EL NIÑO PUT A DAMPER ON LAKE-EFFECT SNOW THIS WINTER?The polar vortex is currently very weak, with FOX Forecast Center forecasts pointin

Florida bridge partially collapses following torrential rain, historical flooding in Broward County

THE TAKEAWAYFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A bridge partially collapsed in Broward County, Florida, potentially due to heavy rain and flooding, according to initial assessments from the Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division.WATCH: MARINE LIFE SPOTTED SWIMMING THROUGH FLORIDA STREETS AMID INTENSE AND HISTORICAL FLOODINGThe bridge is located at NW 74th Place and NW 48th Avenue in Hillsboro Pines, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The collapse was discovered Thursday."Initial assessments indic

First alert: Watching a wave for development in the Atlantic

A wave in the Atlantic has a medium chance of development the next seven days.

Watch: Marine life spotted swimming through Florida streets amid intense and historical flooding

A large fish and potentially a shark were caught on video making Florida streets their temporary home during heavy flooding on Monday.Heavy rain and coastal flooding swamped Florida's Eastern Seaboard, leaving city streets flooded, and allowing marine life to find their way to places they really don't belong. Two separate videos taken on Monday show what appears to be a small shark and a large tarpon fish, swimming through floodwaters. The first video, shot in Fort Pierce, Florida, shows what is

Bryan Norcross: Developing low pressure in the Atlantic still has a chance to be named Kyle

Last updated at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2026A non-tropical low-pressure system is strengthening south of Bermuda. The system developed from an old front and an upper-air disturbance embedded in the El Niño-driven jet stream – the same disturbance that enhanced the latest round of flooding rains in Florida.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSUpper-level winds are currently super hostile to tropical development, but a small window of marginally conducive atmosphere could open o

At least 45 rescued amid Flash Flood Emergency along Georgia-Tennessee border as river rises to record level

THE TAKEAWAYTorrential rain triggered Flash Flood Emergencies across Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, along the state line early Thursday after storms fired within the southern end of a massive cross-country storm.WHAT IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY?Police said at least 45 people have been rescued in McCaysville, Georgia, after widespread flooding.People in some McCaysville neighborhoods had to evacuate immediately just before 3 a.m. local time. Officials said swiftwater rescue te

State of emergency declared as at least 80 rescued amid Flash Flood Emergency along Georgia-Tennessee border

THE TAKEAWAYTorrential rain triggered Flash Flood Emergencies across Polk County, Tennessee, and Fannin County, Georgia, along the state line early Thursday after storms fired within the southern end of a massive cross-country storm.In response to the overnight flooding, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday for Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Union counties.Officials said that at least 80 people have been rescued in Fannin County after widespread flooding.People in some McCa

KNOE First Alert Monday Afternoon Forecast: Strong Storms Possible on Election Day

Tonight: Mostly cloudy skies are expected. Low temperatures will be in the mid-60s. Tomorrow: Scattered showers and storms ...

First Alert Weather: First Alert Weather Day for threat of severe weather cancelled

The First Alert Weather Team has declared a First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday due to an isolated tornado risk mainly ...

SPC MD 2445

MD 2445 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN GEORGIA Mesoscale Discussion 2445NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0456 PM CST Wed Nov 04 2026Areas affected...Portions of central and eastern GeorgiaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 042256Z - 050030ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...A brief tornado or two and locally damaging wind gustsremain possible for the next hour or two.DISCUSSION...A small cluster of st

Mother and daughter killed in terrifying grizzly bear attack in Canada

VANCOUVER, Canada – A mother and daughter were found dead in the Canadian wilderness this week following a suspected grizzly bear attack, prompting an investigation by wildlife officials.Members of the British Columbia Conservation Service were called to help locate two missing people after search and rescue teams found the remains of one person, with evidence that a bear may have been involved.Jennifer Balcarras, 48, an art therapist, and her daughter, Selah Reed, 20, went missing Saturday afte

Two disturbances form in the Pacific as El Niño conditions continue to fuel tropical activity

THE TAKEAWAYAfter an extremely active Pacific hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) designated Invest 95C on Wednesday as the tropical disturbance begins to form in the far eastern Pacific, southeast of Hawaii.COULD SUPER EL NIÑO INFLUENCE THE POLAR VORTEX TO DO SOMETHING IT'S NEVER DONE BEFORE THIS WINTER?The system has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next seven days.According to the FOX Forecast Center, Invest 95C is currently in an environment w

Super El Niño’s grip on global weather: What's happened and what’s ahead

THE TAKEAWAYThe effects of the brewing Super El Niño have steered weather patterns around the globe throughout hurricane season and into fall, influencing extreme, and in some cases, historic weather events.In the equatorial Pacific, sea-surface temperatures continue to rise as El Niño sends downstream impacts around the globe – in what could be the strongest El Niño on record.POLAR VORTEX DISRUPTION COULD BE EARLIEST ON RECORD, BUT EL NIÑO IMPACT MAY KEEP US WARMWater temperatures are about 2.6

Northwest braces for stormy stretch as heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow loom

THE TAKEAWAYA week of storms continues across parts of the U.S. as a relentless conveyor belt of Pacific moisture hovers over the Pacific Northwest starting Friday.This newly developed storm system will sweep across Washington and Oregon, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and snow in the Cascade region.Snowfall will be limited to higher elevations across the Cascades, where up to 6 inches is possible.WHEN IS THE EARLIEST SNOWFALL ON RECORD FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST?This setup comes as a strong l

When will Aspen Mountain open for the 2026–27 ski season?

ASPEN, Colo. — Few U.S. ski destinations are as synonymous with legendary slopes as Aspen, Colorado, where skiers and snowboarders flock each winter.Aspen Mountain is scheduled to open for the 2026–27 ski season on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, with the popular Colorado ski mountain typically targeting Thanksgiving week for their seasonal openings.DECADES-OLD CACTI HACKED APART AND SHOT AT IN ARIZONA FOREST AS OFFICIALS SEEK VANDALSThe resort’s target date does not guarantee that operations will be