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 ...
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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
Bryan Norcross: 100 Years ago this morning a monster hurricane was two days out from Miami
Last update at 10:00 a.m. on Sep. 16, 2026The weather map had the South Florida newspapers flummoxed. A 40-mph tropical storm had been drifting offshore of Miami. Its fringes produced gusty winds along the coast and about 2 inches of rain. Meanwhile, a monster hurricane was north of Puerto Rico and on a track aimed at South Florida. But nobody yet understood the threat.GET THE LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSThrough the morning, the weather deteriorated on Turk Island,
Pair of magnitude 4.0+ earthquakes strike near Iceland glacier and volcano
THE TAKEAWAYREYKJAVIK, Iceland — A pair of magnitude 4.0+ earthquakes struck western Iceland about 11 seconds apart Tuesday afternoon, local time, according to the Icelandic Met Office.A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near the Langjökull volcanic system at 2:18 p.m., about 2 miles beneath the surface. That was followed almost immediately by a magnitude 4.3 quake underneath the Langjökull glacier roughly 6 miles away.WATCH: VIDEO SHOWS STEAM RISING FROM CRACKED ROADS IN GRINDAVIK AMID ICELAND VO
Ocean Way music festival canceled after dangerous surf from Hurricane Marie causes coastal erosion
THE TAKEAWAYLOS ANGELES – A beachfront music festival in Santa Monica has been canceled due to the impacts of Hurricane Marie.The inaugural Ocean Way music festival was scheduled for September 26-27, with performances by The Killers, Olivia Dean, Jack White and Sublime. HURRICANE SWELLS REVEAL FORGOTTEN HISTORY BENEATH ICONIC CALIFORNIA BEACH"Due to the impacts of Hurricane Marie, the City of Santa Monica has canceled the inaugural Ocean Way Festival," Ocean Way states on their website. "Storm s
Relentless flood threat expected to extend into weekend for millions across Midwest, Ohio Valley
THE TAKEAWAYA multiday flash flood threat covering millions of people across the Midwest and Central Plains has been extended through Sunday as a stalled weather pattern is expected to bring relentless rounds of thunderstorms over the region.NOAA's Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat for parts of the Midwest every day through Saturday, where a widespread 5-8 inches of rain is expected all told.KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS
How 2 satellites use precise ocean measurements to reveal what could fuel hurricanes during El Niño
THE TAKEAWAYFrom orbit, two satellites are tracking the emerging Super El Niño, collecting precise data that can improve hurricane forecasts and protect infrastructure.As part of a collaborative effort between NASA and its European Space partners, the Sentinel-6B satellite was launched in November, and now flies just 30 seconds behind its predecessor and twin, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich.TOXIC RED TIDE DETECTED ALONG TEXAS COASTLINE — HERE’S HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOUR HEALTHAmid a developing Super E
Toxic red tide detected along Texas coastline — here’s how it can affect your health
GALVESTON, Tex. - A red tide bloom along the Texas coast is prompting warnings from officials as the toxic algae could cause respiratory problems for beachgoers.Red tide is a naturally occurring, higher-than-normal concentration of microscopic algae that can affect fish and cause respiratory irritation to humans, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.HURRICANE SWELLS REVEAL FORGOTTEN HISTORY BENEATH ICONIC CALIFORNIA BEACHThe department said staff have been monitoring fish kills and taking water
