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Magnitude 3.5 earthquake rattles northern Utah including Salt Lake City

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah– A magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook much of northern Utah on Thursday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 12:53 p.m. local time and was 4.7 miles deep.SEE IT: MULES DELIVER ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES PARALYZED BY SNOWThe earthquake happened just over four miles from the city of Saratoga Springs, and was roughly 25 miles from Salt Lake City.Weak shaking was reported as far north as Farmington, Utah, roughly an ho

Shelter-in-place orders issued after train carrying hazardous material derails in Connecticut

MANSFIELD, Conn.– A train carrying propane derailed this morning in eastern Connecticut, causing a shelter-in-place order to be issued for houses around the derailment zone.The derailment occurred just before 9:30 a.m. ET, when several cars became detached from the train at the Willimantic River near Rte. 32, or Stafford Road, in Mansfield.NEW JERSEY FIREFIGHTER TRAGICALLY DIES AFTER FALLING INTO FROZEN RIVER DURING ICE RESCUEThe town of Mansfield said there is concern for hazardous material con

Longtime New Jersey firefighter tragically dies after falling into frozen river during ice rescue

CAMDEN, N.J. – A veteran firefighter has died while performing a water rescue in icy waters of the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey, on Thursday.Gloucester Township police said a Camden city firefighter died after falling through the ice during an ice rescue at the Wiggins Park Marina on the river around 11 a.m.The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) said they are heartbroken to share the death of longtime firefighter Howard Bennett.They said that despite the valiant

See it: Decades-old Hamptons stilt house collapses into bay amid extreme cold in New York

LAZY POINT, N.Y. – An iconic abandoned house that once sat on stilts in Lazy Point, New York on Long Island collapsed into the bay over the weekend during the latest round of bitter cold in the Northeast.  As a powerful nor'easter was walloping the Carolinas with heavy snow, hurricane-force winds and near-blizzard conditions on Saturday, the Northeast was experiencing extremely cold temperatures. Video from Sunday, Feb. 1, showed the home sitting in Napeague Bay, which was frozen solid. WATCH: U

More snow brewing for Northeast, Great Lakes this weekend ahead of winter’s coldest arctic blast so far

A fast-moving clipper system is expected to bring additional snow to a region that is already well above its winter average. It comes after a historic winter storm dropped snow accumulations in the double digits for much of the Northeast.The FOX Forecast Center said an active weather pattern will continue across the eastern U.S. as an area of low pressure is expected to move across the Northern Tier and into the Great Lakes before tracking eastward into New England.The Great Lakes and Northeast

See it: Sailboat crew rescued by Coast Guard, Good Samaritans during 20-foot seas off Florida coast

Three people who were aboard a sailboat taking on water 450 miles east of Daytona Beach in the Atlantic Ocean, were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and a Good Samaritan boat on Monday. The U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District released video of the rescue, showing the small boat's tattered sails flying in the wind as the boat was rocked back and forth through the rough waves. VIDEO: FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE MAN FROM SUBMERGED CAR WHILE INTENSE NOR'EASTER SLAMS NORTH CAROLINAThe agency said the rescue t

Northeast braces for dangerous, coldest weekend of the winter ahead of highly anticipated warm up

NEW YORK – Amid a winter of relentless Arctic conditions, the most powerful polar punch of the season is expected this week across the Northeast, with dangerous wind chill temperatures approaching 25 degrees below zero in some places. Powerful winds of the northwest will usher in air associated with the polar vortex to the densely populated metro areas of Boston, New York and Philadelphia.National Weather Service (NWS) offices are keeping a close eye on the weather setup and could issue Extreme

Watch: Four beachfront homes collapse over 2 days following powerful nor'easter that slammed Carolinas

BUXTON, NC. – Four Outer Banks beachfront homes have collapsed within the first two days of February, following a nor’easter that battered the region with not only snow, but intense wind gusts, high surf, and coastal flooding over the weekend.MUST-SEE MOMENTS: HISTORIC NOR'EASTER SLAMS CAROLINA COAST AND SHATTERS SNOW RECORDSVideo captured on Sunday, Feb. 1, and Monday, Feb. 2, shows one home collapsing into the rough surf. The footage highlights the intensity of the storm, with howling gusts an

West to see much-needed return of winter, while jet stream shields snow-weary East from worst of Polar Vortex

While much of the eastern U.S. has been frozen by rounds of Arctic air and snow, the West has experienced weeks of unseasonable warmth, which has left many mountain ranges in a snow drought.  A major change in the weather pattern will flip the script by mid-month, as a shift in the jet stream will open the door for numerous storms to bring snow and rain to the West Coast and Rockies. Additionally, this shift in the jet stream will shield the East from the worst of the polar vortex, which will re

US Coast Guard frees ships during icebreaking operations from New York Harbor to Great Lakes

The U.S. Coast Guard is actively conducting icebreaking operations around the Northern Tier of the U.S. to help vessels maneuver through the frozen, icy waters caused by the prolonged extreme cold and powerful winter storms.Video captures U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hawser cutting large ice blocks across the Sector of New York on Saturday to help maintain safe and navigable waterways.SEE IT: COAST GUARD CUTTER FREES NYPD VESSEL FROM ICEBOUND HUDSON RIVER"Winter brings freezing temperatures and ice f

Person found dead in icy waters of Potomac River in Washington DC

WASHINGTON, DC - Emergency crews found a person dead in the icy waters of the Potomac River amid extreme cold temperatures in Washington DC on Tuesday.The DC Fire and EMS Department responded to the river near the 14th Street Bridge for a water rescue. Crews found the person on the ice mid-span near the bridge and removed them.Emergency crews wore suits that are specifically designed for cold water rescues. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.WHY HYPOTHERMIA HAPPENS

Brief winter thaw to help with major melt of South's historic snow and ice

A short winter warm-up is set to help thaw out the south this week, helping to dig out the record snowfall and ice that fell more than a week ago.The FOX Forecast Center said temperatures this week will reach the 50s and 60s in the Southeast, providing much-needed relief for Mississippi and Tennessee, where tens of thousands of people are still without power after the historic ice storm.HISTORIC WINTER STORM KILLS OVER 80, IMPACTS MILLIONS ACROSS MORE THAN 40 STATESThe storm impacted more than 2

Must-see moments: Historic nor'easter slams Carolina coast and shatters snow records

KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC – A historic nor'easter "bombed out" off the North Carolina coast overnight Sunday, delivering record snow to parts of the Southeast and near hurricane-force wind gusts.FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel, who reported live amid blizzard-like conditions from the beach at Kill Devil Hills, said this storm rivaled the most intense storms that he has experienced in his more than three decade career covering extreme weather.NOR'EASTER: WHAT CAUSES THESE POWERFUL SYSTEMS?"Th

Video: Firefighters rescue man from submerged car while intense nor'easter slams North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC - Dramatic video shows the moment firefighters rescued a man from a submerged car during this weekend's nor'easter in Charlotte, North Carolina.The Charlotte Fire Department shared video footage from a firefighter's helmet that shows the moment the rescue occurred.During a storm that brought 11 inches of snow to the city, crews were called in to rescue a stranded driver in a pickup truck that had gone off the road and into a retention pond.The car started taking on water, so the dr

Historic winter storm kills over 80, impacts millions across more than 40 states

More than 240 million people across more than 40 states, from Arizona to Maine, were slammed by a historic winter storm that extended over 2,300 miles and delivered deadly snow and ice.At least 82 people were killed across over a dozen states due to the extreme cold and severe weather conditions.TENNESSEE BATTLES WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES AFTER SEVERE WEEKEND ICE STORMOver a dozen states faced hazardous travel conditions, prolonged power outages and record-low temperatures.Hundreds of thousands r

Watch: US Coast Guard ice breakers plow through chunks of ice on New York's Hudson River amid extreme cold

HUDSON RIVER, NY - Bone-chilling winter temperatures are causing concern for vessels in the water, and the U.S. Coast Guard has jumped in to help with icebreaking operations.Coast Guard officials are working to support safe navigation for boats due to the intense winter weather we're seeing in the eastern U.S. A powerful polar vortex persists over the next few weeks.FEBRUARY OUTLOOK: WEAKENING POLAR VORTEX TO EXTEND EXTREME COLD SPELL EVEN LONGER FOR MILLIONS IN EASTERN USExperts at the FOX Fore

Freezing in Florida: Arctic chill reaches Sunshine State, breaking records and causing power disruptions

ORLANDO, Fla. – The wrath of this winter season managed to reach sunny Florida this weekend. The arctic air that has gripped much of the eastern U.S. surged south, setting at least 15 record-low temperatures across the Sunshine State.FEBRUARY OUTLOOK: WEAKENING POLAR VORTEX TO EXTEND EXTREME COLD SPELL EVEN LONGER FOR MILLIONS IN EASTERN USThe cold persisted statewide Monday, with Melbourne plunging to 25 degrees, topping the record for the coldest February day that was set just a day before.NEX

San Francisco Bay Area rattled by cluster of earthquakes ongoing outside San Ramon

SAN RAMON, Calif. – A cluster of earthquakes is rattling the San Francisco Bay Area centered within the city of San Ramon, California, including a magnitude 4.2 quake — the strongest thus far.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has recorded at least eight earthquakes of at least magnitude 2.5 or greater since just before 6:30 a.m. local time. HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERSome of the earthquakes have been felt in San Francisco itself. There's no word on any damage.Check back for updates on this

Next rounds of snow target the winter-weary East, late-week storm could cause travel trouble

PHILADELPHIA – Two more rounds of snow are expected later this week across the winter-weary eastern U.S., including parts of the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. While neither storm is expected to pack accumulations approaching last week's historic winter storm, the second of the upcoming two systems will be accompanied by wind gusts that could cause travel delays alongside the unshakable arctic chill that has many cities across the East on track for their coldest winter in recent years.

February outlook: Weakening Polar Vortex to extend extreme cold spell even longer for millions in Eastern US

The bitter cold temperatures that have left a chill over the eastern half of the country aren't going anywhere, as a major disruption to the Polar Vortex is coming this month. While the cold is not new, the Polar Vortex's pattern was different. NOR'EASTER 'BOMBS' OUT AFTER SLAMMING CAROLINAS, VIRGINIA WITH RECORD SNOW, BLIZZARD CONDITIONSThe cold ushered in late January was caused by the vortex remaining strong but displaced over Canada, sending extreme cold into the U.S. According to the FOX Fo