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El Niño continues to fuel tropical activity in the Pacific with 3 systems on track for development
THE TAKEAWAYThe East Pacific remains alive with tropical activity as the National Hurricane Center (NHC) monitors two systems with high chances of becoming tropical depressions, including one that could strengthen into a hurricane.The first system, dubbed Invest 99E, is located about 800 miles southwest of Mexico, as of the latest update from the NHC. Designated on Friday, this area of low pressure is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms and has a high likelihood of becoming a tropic
What are Kelvin waves? El Niño’s hidden threat that could impact several states on the West Coast
THE TAKEAWAYUnderwater Kelvin waves, a signature of El Niño that help intensify the climate pattern, are moving north along the West Coast and could raise sea levels, adding pressure to coastal communities already slammed by erosion.Kelvin waves begin when westerly wind bursts push warm water eastward along the equator. After reaching Central and South America, the waves can turn north and travel along the coast as coastally trapped waves, funneling El Niño’s warm water influence from Baja Calif
Dozens report shaking after magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes near Great Falls, Montana
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck about 4 miles north-northeast of Great Falls, Montana, just after 7:40 a.m. local time, according to USGS. The quake's epicenter was roughly 17 miles below the surface.MAGNITUDE 4.8 EARTHQUAKE RATTLES THE SOUTHERN COAST OF PUERTO RICOFive other magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes struck in and around Great Falls in January and February, including a magnitude 4.2 quake on Jan. 29.Great Falls is well north of the Yellowstone volcanic region, which is s
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles the southern coast of Puerto Rico
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred on the southern coast of Puerto Rico on Friday morning, rattling the island. The earthquake happened at 9:19 a.m. Eastern, a little more than 3 miles southwest of Guánica, Puerto Rico. EARTHQUAKE JOLTS LOS ANGELES AREA AS MAGNITUDE 3.1 TEMBLOR STRIKES NEAR COMPTONLight to moderate shaking was reported across the western half of the island, per the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was reported 4.3 miles below the surface. HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThere wer
Bryan Norcross: Atlantic development looks unlikely & Great Miami hurricane made landfall 100 years ago today
Last updated at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. The storm came in two phases. Winds in Miami increased steadily between 10:00 PM and midnight the previous evening, and the barometer started falling rapidly. At the Weather Bureau office downtown, meteorologist Richard Gray knew that the hurricane was coming. The Hurricane Warning was finally issued by Weather Bureau HQ in Washington. Gray ran to the city dock to hoist the hurricane flags. They were flying at midnight.Suddenly, just about that t
New area to watch tagged Invest 99L tracked in open Atlantic as dominant El Niño winds rip apart Invest 98L
THE TAKEAWAY:The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a new area to watch for tropical development in the open Atlantic, amid a record-slow start to hurricane season.This area to watch has been designated Invest 99L several hundred miles southwest of the Azores and is currently being given low odds of development over the next two days. WHAT IS AN INVEST DURING HURRICANE SEASON?That comes as Invest 98L, an area of storms several hundred miles east of Bermuda, no longer has any chance of
Experts Warn Atlantic Storm Could Be 2026’s First Hurricane Amid El Niño
Weather experts are warning that the first hurricane of the Atlantic season could form near Bermuda later this week after the ...
Dome Fire scorches hundreds of acres in Yosemite National Park, forcing popular trail closures
THE TAKEAWAYA growing wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park has forced trail closures as flames scorched more than 1,170 acres Thursday, with firefighters working to contain the blaze.MASSIVE WILDFIRE WIPED OUT 80% OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S RAREST PLANTS — NOW SCIENTISTS ARE FIGHTING TO SAVE ITThe Dome Fire started Sept. 15 in Yosemite’s backcountry, located approximately 1/4 mile north of Chilnualna Falls.Currently, the fire is spreading at a moderate rate to the north and northeast, movi
Soccer field was hiding the remains of a 770-year-old convent thought lost for centuries
THE TAKEAWAYROSKILDE, Denmark – A monastery thought to be forgotten for 770 years was discovered this summer beneath a soccer field in Denmark.Researchers from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research knew of St. Clare’s Convent in the area. Still, they did not know how much of the structure was preserved, if at all.PHOTOS: RARE ICE AGE TOOTH DISCOVERED IN CALIFORNIA PRESERVE AFTER THOUSANDS OF YEARSThis comes as local officials begin work on a parking facility for the soccer field
SPC MD 2304
MD 2304 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO Mesoscale Discussion 2304NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0246 PM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026Areas affected...Parts of southern and central IdahoConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 171946Z - 172215ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...The risk of a few severe storms capable of producing largehail and severe wind gusts will increase through the remainder ofthe afternoon.
Earthquake jolts Los Angeles area as magnitude 3.1 temblor strikes near Compton
THE TAKEAWAYCOMPTON Calif. – A magnitude 3.1 earthquake rattled the greater Los Angeles area Thursday, striking roughly two miles south-southeast of Compton, a city known for its iconic contributions to hip-hop culture.According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 1:32 p.m. local time at a depth of 8.2 miles just outside the populated California city.CAN CONCERTS AND SPORTING EVENTS CAUSE EARTHQUAKES?Shaking was felt across parts of the Los Angeles metro area, from L
Lake Mead plunges to historic low as water levels continue to fall
LAKE MEAD – Record-breaking heat and sparse precipitation following a sparse winter snowpack have left lakes and reservoirs across the West under pressure — including Lake Mead.Lake Mead is the nation’s largest reservoir by storage capacity and is located on the Nevada-Arizona border southeast of Las Vegas.'EVOLVING CRISIS': COULD EL NIÑO BRING NEEDED RAIN TO THE 2 LARGEST RESERVOIRS IN THE US?The reservoir is held back by Hoover Dam, a critical water source along the Colorado River for the Sout
Body of lost hiker recovered at Olympic National Park after weeks-long search
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK – Tragic news has struck the community of Olympic National Park after officials recovered the body of a missing hiker, concluding a two-week search effort.On Sunday evening, search and rescue teams stumbled upon the body of Neil Gehrig from the northwest slope of Mt. Appleton, after he was hiking within the national park.NIAGARA FALLS UNVEILS NEW ATTRACTION BRINGING VISITORS CLOSER THAN EVER TO ICONIC NATURAL WONDEROfficials were able to locate his body after receiving and
Bryan Norcross: Hints of a system forming in the Atlantic & the Great Miami Hurricane arrives 100 years ago
Last updated at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. The giant hurricane was plowing through the Bahamas that Friday morning. Nassau reported winds increasing through the morning and into the early afternoon. But the last word from the Bahamian capital came at 1:00 PM. During the critical afternoon and evening hours, as the storm drove closer to Miami, the communications link was lost.Forecasters in Washington were blind. They knew the storm was powerful, but they didn't know if it was continuing
Renewed flash flood threat targets Northeast as weekend downpours expected to drench major I-95 cities
THE TAKEAWAY: Just one week after highly impactful flash floods, rain is returning to the Northeast this weekend.The heaviest downpours are expected to arrive on Sunday, bringing a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood threat to major cities along the Interstate 95 Corridor, including New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C.POWERFUL MONSOON TO REIGNITE OVER THE SOUTHWEST, FOUR CORNERS FOLLOWING DAY OF INTENSE FLOODING THAT KILLED 3As numerous disturbances continue to ride around the periphery of the he
Flesh-eating bacteria death toll reaches double digits across US as infections surge
Health officials in several parts of the U.S. are warning residents about a rise in deaths linked to flesh-eating bacteria, as the nationwide death toll reaches double digits and infections climb in some states.So far this year, Florida has reported four deaths from 21 cases, while Louisiana has reported six deaths from 17 cases.BURMESE PYTHON POPULATION BOOMS NEAR POPULAR FLORIDA TOURIST AREA, PROMPTING HIGHER CONSERVATION PRESENCEVibrio vulnificus is a rare bacteria that naturally occurs in wa
SPC MD 2302
MD 2302 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR EAST-CENTRAL INDIANA INTO CENTRAL OHIO Mesoscale Discussion 2302NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0246 PM CDT Wed Sep 16 2026Areas affected...east-central Indiana into central OhioConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 161946Z - 162145ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Isolated gusty winds of 45-60 mph will be possible withstronger thunderstorms developing through early evening. Overallrisk is expec
Florida could be in for a soggy end to September as storms keep pounding the Sunshine State
FLORIDA – The Sunshine State is in the spotlight for nasty weather and heavy rain all week long as tropical moisture surges across the state.Tropical downpours will move across Florida throughout the week, as a massive high-pressure heat dome over the Eastern U.S. helps drive gusty easterly winds across the state.This strong onshore flow will produce slow-moving rain showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation rates exceeding 1 to 2 inches per hour.WHAT IS A HEAT DOME AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT YOU
18-year-old arrested in connection to deadly Chelan Hills Fire in Washington this summer
THE TAKEAWAYDOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. – Police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which ignited in Washington early this summer on July 4.At mid-afternoon on July 4, firefighters responded to the Chelan Hills Fire within 30 minutes of being dispatched as the flames quickly spread.SEE IT: LIGHTNING TRIGGERS MASSIVE TANK EXPLOSION IN OKLAHOMAThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced they have developed probable cause to arrest the primary suspect in connection wi
Invest 98L designated in open Atlantic as brewing 'Super' El Niño continues to strengthen
THE TAKEAWAY:The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has designated an area to watch for tropical development in the open Atlantic as Invest 98L. This comes as the Atlantic hurricane season is off to its quietest start on record, dating to the beginning of the satellite era (1960), with just 5 named storms and no hurricanes thus far.WHAT IS AN INVEST DURING HURRICANE SEASON?The NHC is giving Invest 98L low odds of development over the next two days. However, the hurricane center noted that "environm
