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Bryan Norcross: There's a decent chance the nor'easter tagged 93L will morph into Josephine

This story was last updated at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.The nor'easter is not an especially strong storm. But its location offshore of North Carolina combined with the location of a robust high-pressure system north of the Great Lakes is creating a long corridor of northeast winds aimed at the central East Coast. When winds blow over a long distance from the same direction, they get the water moving. The longer they blow, the more water piles up along and washes over the coast and is

WRAL weather alert day: Tornado warnings in effect for Cumberland, Hoke counties until 12:15

A WRAL Weather Alert Day is in place Sunday due to the remnants of Isaias, which could bring severe thunderstorms and the potential for tornadoes to the area.

Spooky season is here, and these 10 American streets have chilling histories

As fall continues, we inch closer to Halloween, when millions flock outdoors in crisp fall temperatures to enjoy the holiday and spooky vibes.October is synonymous with candy, and some locations across the country have gained a reputation for being haunted over the years. So, what are the top 10 most haunted roads in the U.S.?HALLOWEEN HAZARD: WILDLIFE OFFICIALS WARN SPOOKY SEASON DECORATIONS POSE A HIDDEN DANGERHaunted enthusiasts from Sixt.com break down the most frightening streets to visit t

Venomous spiders lurking inside DC government buildings have surprising benefits, expert says

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A secretive, venomous spider native to the Mediterranean has been discovered living inside government buildings in Washington, D.C., raising questions about how the unusual critter arrived in the nation's capital and whether they pose a danger to people.Known as the Mediterranean recluse spider, the species originates from parts of Europe and North Africa and has a history of turning up in buildings far from its native habitat.SCIENTISTS DISCOVER BIZARRE NEW HAPPY-FACED SPIDER

These beetles can sense wildfires and race toward the flames while ticks face a different fate

Fire beetles race toward wildfires. Ticks don’t survive them.When wildfires tore through north Spokane, Washington, early this year, something unexpected showed up in the ash: thousands of black fire beetles, drawn to the heat.These insects, part of the genus Melanophila, detect infrared radiation from forest fires with sensors on their bodies and are attracted to freshly burned wood, according to the U.S. Forest Service. They use recently scorched trees to lay their eggs.HALLOWEEN HAZARD: WILDL

Super Typhoon Champi churns across Pacific as another tropical threat begins to take shape

THE TAKEAWAYThe Pacific remains a hotbed of tropical activity this week as Super Typhoon Champi churns across the region, while the FOX Forecast Center keeps a close eye on another area for potential development.The basin remains supercharged, fueling monster storms across the basin, including Champi, which has impacted Guam in recent days, with little sign of relief as Tropical Storm Trudy lingers near Mexico.CALIFORNIA STORMS COULD BRING MUCH-NEEDED RAIN AND RELIEF TO WILDFIRE-WEARY AREASThe F

Bryan Norcross: Continuing long-duration coastal flood event from strengthening nor'easter

This story was last updated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.Strong northeast winds continue to impact the central U.S. East Coast. Coastal flood alerts cover the coastline and, in some cases, the inland waterways. The slow-moving nor'easter – a slowly intensifying low-pressure system – and high pressure over the Midwest are working together to create the channel of strong northeast winds.FALL’S NEXT NOR’EASTER COULD BATTER EAST COAST FOR DAYS WITH DANGEROUS SURF, STRONG WINDS AND COASTAL FLO

Massive alligator kills 71-year-old man in frightening wildlife encounter in Florida

THE TAKEAWAYWINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Tragedy has unfolded in a community in Florida after a 71-year-old man was attacked and killed by an alligator while fishing on Friday evening.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was able to identify the victim as Steven Hamilton, of Winter Garden, after emergency crews tried to rescue the man from the water along the shore of Lake Apopka.This was especially difficult because active alligators were in the water nearby.WOMAN REPORTEDLY LOSES ARM

California storms could bring much-needed rain and relief to wildfire-weary areas

THE TAKEAWAYCALIFORNIA - As numerous wildfires burn across parts of California this weekend, a welcome shift in moisture will move across the West Coast, bringing severe storms by midweek.This comes as a strong upper-level trough moves south along the West Coast, bringing increased moisture and widespread showers.WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CONTROLLED AND CONTAINED FIRE?As the system progresses, a surface low will move into California by Wednesday, bringing much-needed rainfall that could h

Bryan Norcross: Nor'easter to impact the East Coast for much of the week

This story was last updated at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.A nor'easter is developing off the coast of North Carolina along the strong cold front that pushed through Saturday. It's the same front producing heavy rain across extreme South Florida. The rain should finally slide off the tip of the peninsula late Sunday.A combination of the lowering pressure offshore and a strong high-pressure system over the Midwest is squeezing the air, creating strong winds from the northeast from North C

Brewing nor’easter threatens East Coast with days of coastal flooding, strong winds and pounding surf

The next fall nor’easter is on the way and is expected to form off the North Carolina coast on Sunday, setting the stage for extensive impacts throughout next week.The National Hurricane Center is now highlighting this area for potential tropical development, with a 30% chance over the next seven days.WHAT IS A NOR’EASTER?Regardless of tropical development, the Outer Banks are expected to see long-term impacts, including intense wind gusts from the approaching nor’easter, while the storm sits of

Violent Typhoon Champi slamming Guam after rapidly intensifying as El Niño enhances Pacific

THE TAKEAWAYChampi has rapidly intensified into a violent Typhoon with sustained winds of 140 mph and is bearing down on Guam, where it has made a direct hit. The storm is expected to bring intense, damaging wind gusts, torrential rain and flooding during its closest approach early Sunday local time.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSThe National Weather Service (NWS) office in Guam has issued an Extreme Wind Warning for far southern Guam for catastrophic, life-threatenin

See it: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for 55th time since 2024 after rare two-month pause

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii — Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began its 55th eruptive episode since Dec. 23, 2024, just after 3 a.m. local time Saturday, following an unusually long two-month pause.Kilauea has seen episodic eruptions since 2024. But after the previous episode ended Aug. 25, USGS scientists said changes in activity at the summit — including a series of earthquakes and a shallow magma intrusion beneath Halemaʻumaʻu in late September and early October — made it impossible to pr

Bryan Norcross: Impactful nor'easter possible next week from North Carolina to New Jersey

Updated at 9:40AM E.T. on Saturday, October 17A note: Billy Wagner passed away this week. Every longtime Florida Keys resident knew Billy. For 25 years until 2006, he served as Monroe County emergency manager. But he was much more. Billy was an emergency manager's emergency manager – sharing his expertise with decision-makers across the hurricane zone when life-changing storms were threatening. If I ever wanted to know what was really going on "out there," Billy was my first call. The reality of

Weather Alert: Hurricane Trudy, U.S. Embassy Mexico City, U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara on Thursday, October 15, 2026

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution. Event: Hurricane Trudy ...

SPC MD 2382

MD 2382 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 686...687... FOR PORTIONS OF THE MID ATLANTIC Mesoscale Discussion 2382NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0433 PM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026Areas affected...portions of the Mid AtlanticConcerning...Severe Thunderstorm Watch 686...687...Valid 162133Z - 162300ZThe severe weather threat for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 686, 687continues.SUMMARY...A broken band of low-topped thunderstorms with a historyof wind damage should continue eastward this evening.

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 686 Status Reports

WW 0686 Status Updates STATUS REPORT ON WW 686SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 20 ENE EKNTO 20 NW MRB TO 35 SE IPT TO 35 ESE BGM...LEITMAN..10/16/26ATTN...WFO...LWX...BGM...CTP...PHI...STATUS REPORT FOR WS 686 SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS DCC001-162140-DC . DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNTIES INCLUDED AREDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MDC003-005-009-013-015-017-021-025-027-031-033-037-043-510-162140-MD . MARYLAND COUNTIES INCLUDED AREANNE ARUNDEL

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 686

WW 686 SEVERE TSTM DC MD NY PA VA WV CW 161725Z - 170000Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 686NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK125 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of District Of Columbia Maryland Southern New York Central and Eastern Pennsylvania Northern Virginia Eastern West Virginia Coastal Waters* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 125 PM until 80

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 687 Status Reports

WW 0687 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0687.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0687_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0687 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0687 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0687.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 687

WW 687 SEVERE TSTM CT DE MD NJ NY CW 161950Z - 170200Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 687NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK350 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Western Connecticut Delaware Eastern Maryland New Jersey Far Southern New York Coastal Waters* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 350 PM until 1000 PM EDT.* Primary threats include... Scatte