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Sprawling winter storm stretching 1,000+ miles could bring dangerous snow and ice across Northern Tier

Winter’s grip is holding on tight over the Northern Tier as the FOX Forecast Center is tracking yet another chance for snow, even ice and freezing rain from Tuesday night through Thursday. The complex system could span over 1,000 miles, bringing dangerous snow and icing to the Upper Midwest and New England this week, as the potential storm is the result of a strong collision between a deep pool of moisture lifting from the south and Arctic air pushing down from Canada.LIGHT SNOW MOVES ACROSS NOR

Light snow possible in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast after severe storms in the South

A storm system producing severe weather in the South is expected to move north Sunday night into Monday, bringing a quick burst of snow and rain to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.According to the FOX Forecast Center, the system was positioned over the southern Mississippi River Valley and began tracking east along the Gulf Coast.TORNADOES REPORTED ACROSS SOUTH AS DANGEROUS SUNDAY SEVERE WEATHER THREAT EYES GULF COASTAhead of the system’s movement, a warm front lifted northward, drawing

Watch: Firefighters rescue two men caught in rising Texas creek waters amid severe weather across the South

DALLAS, TEXAS - Rising waters from severe storms and torrential rain across the South left two men and their bicycle trapped on a trail along Cottonwood Creek on Saturday.Around 1 p.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the water rescue at Forest Lane and Schroeder Road after the men became caught in the rising waters.A line of severe storms has continued to bring heavy rain to parts of the Southern U.S. this weekend, and while much needed, it has prompted dangerous storms and flash flooding concer

'Significant and dangerous' storm to bring severe weather threat for southern California

The National Weather Service office in Los Angeles is putting people on alert for a "very significant and dangerous" storm that has the potential for flash flooding and possible tornadoes early this week. A dip in the jet stream opens the door for storms bringing abundant moisture to funnel into the West Coast. A series of storms will slam the coast, delivering multiple feet of snow to higher elevations, and rain at lower elevations. KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS AND

Video: At least two dozen cars involved in multi-crash scene on snowy Colorado interstate

GEORGETOWN, Colo. – Traffic on a major interstate in Colorado was snarled on Friday night due to two multi-car accidents in snowy conditions.Colorado State Police responded to a multi-vehicle, multi-crash scene on I-70 around 5:17pm local time, and were assisted by Grand County Sheriff's Office Deputies, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office and other response agencies.SIGNIFICANT STORMS BREWING FOR WEST COAST WITH EXTREME DOUBLE-DIGIT FEET OF MOUNTAIN SNOW, HEAVY RAINAt least two dozen cars w

South faces dangerous weekend severe weather threat with increased risk of tornadoes, damaging hail

A severe weather threat is looming over the South this weekend, as soaking rains, hail and an increased tornado threat are possible. The threat of severe storms will be maximized on Saturday as an area of low pressure delivers heavy, soaking rains to millions from the Plains to the East Coast. Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi are in the bullseye for severe weather impacts on Saturday. HOW PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS NOTIFY YOU DURING SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCIESDuring the day, Texas could see hail 1+

Florida fire danger spikes as 'Extreme Drought' reaches 25-year high, as state of emergency declared

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is in the midst of its worst drought in 25 years, according to new information released this week. That comes as the Florida Forest Service (FFS) reported a dangerous start to the 2026 fire season Friday, with more than 650 wildfires recorded across the state since the beginning of the year.Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency earlier this week due to the drought conditions, as well as the historic cold snap the state experienced at the start of the mon

South Carolina records 6 small earthquakes in Charleston area since beginning of February

South Carolina has seen several small earthquakes since February started, with the strongest being a magnitude 2.9 on Saturday. According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), six earthquakes were reported between Feb. 3 and Feb. 12. All the earthquakes occurred near each other in the southern part of the state, near Summerville, roughly 25 miles inland from Charleston. MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA AREA WITH SHAKING REPORTED JUST DAYS AFTER PRIOR QUAKEThe stro

Significant storms brewing for West Coast with extreme double-digit feet of mountain snow, heavy rain

Many rounds of mountain snow and heavy rain are brewing for the West, providing more relief to the current drought conditions that is plaguing multiple states with the worst snow drought in decades. This is seen in the Upper Colorado Basin, which is facing an all-time record low amount of snow for this time of year. FLASH FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS BREWING FOR SOUTH FROM MASSIVE CROSS-COUNTRY STORMIn Salt Lake City, UT, it has been 330 days since the city has seen 1 inch of snow, while in Grand Jun

La Niña nearly dead, brewing El Niño to arrive during peak hurricane season

MIAMI – The latest climate forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that an El Niño climate pattern is on track to arrive midway through hurricane season — a pattern that has historically suppressed hurricane and other tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.WHAT ARE EL NINO AND LA NINA CLIMATE PATTERNS?El Niño is one of three climatological phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that describe natural changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures and a

Magnitude 2.5 earthquake in Charleston, South Carolina area with shaking reported just days after prior quake

CHARLESTON, S.C. – A magnitude 2.5 earthquake shook the Charleston, South Carolina region just after 9:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, centered 4.1 miles northwest of Centerville, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Shaking was felt in Charleston itself, according to the USGS.There's no word on any damage caused by the quake.A magnitude 1.8 quake was recorded 5.9 miles north-northwest of Summerville on Thursday morning just before 4:00 a.m.These latest quakes were very close t

Flash flooding, severe storm threat brewing for South from massive cross-country storm set to dump heavy rain

As much of the South has been experiencing abnormally dry to drought conditions, an area of low pressure is expected to bring several inches of much-needed rain to parts of the region from Friday through Sunday.However, this rainfall will also increase the risk of flash flooding, with the threat likely to continue into the weekend.So far this season, nearly 20 locations are experiencing their driest winter on record, with over 200 locations seeing their top 10 driest on record.With the majority

Cross-country weekend storm spares Northeast from blockbuster impacts, light snow still likely for millions

NEW YORK – The FOX Forecast Center is closely monitoring a complicated snow forecast for the Northeast this Valentine's and Presidents' Day weekend. Fortunately for those celebrating this holiday weekend, a major winter storm appears to be unlikely, according to the latest computer forecast models.However, a period of light snow is possible Sunday night into Presidents' Day across a corridor from West Virginia through the New York-New Jersey tri-state area and the southern New England coast, but

Photos: Ohio firefighters rescue horse from icy in-ground pool

MONROE TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Firefighters from Monroe Township in Clermont County in Southwest Ohio rescued a horse that had fallen into an iced-over pool. HOW TO STAY SAFE FROM DANGEROUS WINTER ICEFirefighters shared these images of Monday's operation. The horse's head was held above the water while it was harnessed and lifted out of the icy in-ground pool.WATCH: NYPD, FDNY RESCUE 3 PEOPLE FROM ICY WATERS IN QUEENSThe wet horse was safely reunited with its owner, according to the department.Temperat

Lake Lure begins refilling after Hurricane Helene causes catastrophic damage in North Carolina

LAKE LURE, N.C.– A beloved lake in the mountains of western North Carolina that suffered significant damage during Hurricane Helene in September 2024 has started being refilled.Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina in September 2024, leaving extensive damage across the region as heavy rain caused catastrophic mudslides and flooding through the mountains.HISTORIC BILTMORE VILLAGE SHOWS STRENGTH, RESILIENCE IN RECOVERY 1 YEAR AFTER HURRICANE HELENEEntire towns were decimated by the hurrica

New York City Emergency Management warns of falling ice, safety risks as temperatures rise after bitter blast

NEW YORK – Emergency management is warning people of the safety risks of melting and falling snow and ice as temperatures rise above freezing in the Big Apple this week.The bitter cold spells that have lashed the Northeast are coming to an end, at least for now, as daytime highs in New York reach the 30s for the first time in weeks.NORTHEAST FINALLY BEGINS TO THAW AFTER DAYS OF LIFE-THREATENING COLDPublic officials in New York City put out a warning call to remind residents of the serious safety

Northeast finally begins to thaw after days of life-threatening cold

NEW YORK – Temperatures are finally creeping back to seasonal averages across the Northeast, after days of wind chills 10 to 15 degrees below zero over the weekend for major metro areas like Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. On top of the historic cold, this has been the snowiest winter in recent years for many places across the region. The prolonged cold has prevented large snow piles from recent storms, as well as January's historic winter storm, from melting, and they remain a major haz

Major weather pattern shift in the West sets the stage for severe weather across the US

As a cross-country storm forms in the West, another major shift in weather pattern will bring heavy mountain snow and abundant moisture while potentially increasing the chances of snow in the North, and severe weather threats in the South.NEXT CROSS-COUNTRY WINTER STORM THREAT EMERGES AS WEATHER PATTERNS POTENTIALLY SHIFTAccording to the FOX Forecast Center, a large dip in the jet stream will stall over the West starting next week. This will promote a ridge of high pressure to shift over to the

Landslide blocks highway as severe storm drops monumental amount of rain in Hawaii

MAUI, Hawaii — A severe storm that has drenched much of Hawaii has caused a landslide that reportedly blocked a highway in Maui, as well as many downed power lines, on Monday.The Hawaii Department of Transportation posted a photo of the landslide on social media, showing both lanes of traffic on Hana Highway blocked by debris in the road.A landslide is an event when a mass of rocks, vegetation or other debris moves down a slope in an uncontrollable fashion and can lead to additional hazards. The

Next cross-country winter storm threat emerges as weather patterns potentially shift

It’s been an active winter across the East, with a steady parade of clippers and coastal storms. Now, a massive cross-country winter storm is building in the West, with the potential to bring rain to the South and significant snow to the northern states. According to the FOX Forecast Center, an upper-level disturbance is forming and is expected to move out of Baja California and into the Southwest or Southern Plains starting on Friday and into the weekend. HOW HIGH PRESSURE AND LOW PRESSURE DRIV