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Tropical downpours trigger flash flood threat in drought-stricken Florida days before hurricane season kickoff

Much-needed tropical downpours are headed towards Florida as a historic drought continues to plague the Sunshine State. The FOX Forecast Center has been tracking this activity for over a week as we rapidly approach the start of the 2026 hurricane season. EL NIÑO COULD MEAN MORE TROPICAL ACTIVITY FOR THE WESTERN PACIFICInitially, tropical activity was forecast to begin in early June. However, updated tracking shows a surge of tropical moisture aimed over the region, bringing potential drought rel

Renewed flood threats target waterlogged Texas, the South with days of heavy rain

More than 60 million people across parts of the South and Texas will face the threat of flash flooding this week, after heavy rain soaked much of the region over the holiday weekend. DOWNPOURS TURN DEADLY AS RENEWED FLOOD RISK CONTINUES IN THE SOUTH DUE TO ATMOSPHERIC FIREHOSEFlash flooding was ongoing early Tuesday in Henderson County, North Carolina, where the local fire department said it was responding to numerous calls and reports of inundated roads.Video from Sunday showed heavy flooding i

SPC MD 854

MD 0854 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Mesoscale Discussion 0854NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0220 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026Areas affected...portions of West Texas and southern New MexicoConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 251920Z - 252115ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorms may pose a risk for isolatedsevere wind gusts into this evening.DISCUSSION...Scattered thund

SPC MD 855

MD 0855 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR MINNESOTA ARROWHEAD Mesoscale Discussion 0855NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0319 PM CDT Mon May 25 2026Areas affected...Minnesota ArrowheadConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 252019Z - 252215ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...A storm or two is possible this afternoon/early evening,particularly along the Canadian border. Marginally severe hail andsevere winds are possible with the most organize

See it: Newly discovered golf ball-sized blue octopus found off coast of Galápagos Islands

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador – Researchers made an astonishing discovery off the coast of Ecuador last week, as a new creature caught the eyes of experts on the ocean floor.Off the coast of the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, a tiny blue octopus roams the sandy landscape, unknown to most.SEE IT: RARE BUS-SIZED PHANTOM JELLYFISH CAUGHT ON DEEP SEA VIDEO OFF ARGENTINA'S COASTThis tiny blue creature was first discovered during a deep-sea expedition in 2015, as researchers used a remotely operated under

Watch: First responders rescue infant after car is trapped in rushing Texas floodwater

BEEVILLE, Texas – As intense rain lashed much of the central and eastern U.S. to kick off Memorial Day weekend, an overflowing creek in Beeville, Texas, flooded a road and stranded a driver and an infant child, forcing first responders into action.A white sedan made the mistake of traveling through a low-lying water-crossing area along a creek, triggering dangerous flooding that swiftly turned the road into a rushing river on May 23.The rapid floodwater halted the vehicle and its occupants, the

Look out: Powerful winds send bounce house tumbling through yard and into SUV in Florida

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – Residents in the Sunshine State had a tough time enjoying the holiday weekend due to heavy rain and intense winds.But some people encountered quite the surprise when a massive bounce house came flying across their yard and into a car over the weekend.SOUTH DRENCHED BY STUBBORN DOWNPOURS AS ATMOSPHERIC FIREHOSE REIGNITES DAYS OF TORRENTIAL RAIN AND FLOOD RISKSSouth Florida was slammed by nasty weather this weekend, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds, dampening any chance of

SPC MD 852

MD 0852 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AND SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA...AND SOUTHWEST ALABAMA Mesoscale Discussion 0852NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0642 AM CDT Mon May 25 2026Areas affected...Parts of southern Mississippi and southeastLouisiana...and southwest AlabamaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 251142Z - 251345ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Locally damaging gusts and possibly a brief tornado ca

SPC MD 846

MD 0846 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR MUCH OF GEORGIA...EASTERN ALABAMA...INTO FAR WESTERN SOUTH CAROLINA Mesoscale Discussion 0846NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1255 PM CDT Sun May 24 2026Areas affected...Much of Georgia...eastern Alabama... into farwestern South CarolinaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 241755Z - 242000ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorms may pose a risk for occasionaldamaging gusts this

El Niño could mean more tropical activity for the Western Pacific

With a looming El Niño making headlines for its powerful influence on hurricane season in the Eastern Pacific and Atlantic, let’s take a closer look at how the climate pattern shapes weather on the other side of the globe in the Western Pacific.BEYOND SUPER EL NIÑO: THE SECRET OCEAN PATTERN THAT COULD FUEL HURRICANES IMPACTING HAWAII THIS YEARThe Western Pacific typhoon season is off to a fierce start, with a destructive super typhoon already striking the region — and El Niño could fuel even mor

Spring chill turns to summer-like heat across Northern Tier, Upper Midwest

While it's been an exceptionally warm spring for much of the Lower 48 – specifically across the West and Southeast—two regions in particular have remained cooler than average: the Northern Tier and Upper Midwest.MILLIONS FACE GROWING FLOOD THREAT ACROSS SOUTH THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY AND BEYOND AMID DAYS OF DOWNPOURSThat is all about to end as temperatures are forecast to run up to 20 degrees above average into Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving Minneapolis eyeing its first 90 degree day since October 2

Millions face growing flood threat across South through Memorial Day and beyond amid days of downpours

Relentless storms are soaking much of the South this Memorial Day weekend, triggering flash flooding across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. But the downpours don't just stop there. More cumulative rain totals are expected to escalate later in the week, heightening more flooding risks. A Level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk continues across portions of the region through Wednesday, leaving 20 million Americans at risk of more flash flooding into the week. WET WEATHER EXPECTED TO DAMPEN PLANS FOR M

Beneficial rain to ease historic drought conditions across the Southeast this week

Several states that are currently experiencing a historic dry year will get some relief with rainfall in the forecast next week.Across the Southeast, one of the worst droughts in years is unfolding, with the most severe conditions centered across Arkansas, southern Georgia and the Florida panhandle.A handful of damaging wildfires have been reported in the past few months, including a few separate blazes in the Florida Everglades.FIREFIGHTERS GAIN GROUND ON WILDFIRES THAT CHARRED THOUSANDS OF ACR

3 children found dead in hot cars in 24-hour span as temperatures skyrocketed across the US

In just one day, three children were found dead in hot cars this week as temperatures rose across the U.S. this week.According to Kids and Cars Safety, these deaths marked five total child hot car deaths in the country so far this year.4-YEAR-OLD TRAGICALLY FOUND DEAD INSIDE HOT CAR IN THE GOLDEN STATEOn Tuesday in Los Angeles, a 4-year-old girl was found dead inside a hot car by police.According to the National Weather Service, temperatures in downtown Los Angeles reached 87 degrees on Tuesday.

Tracking the tropics: Hints of tropical trouble possible for first weeks of hurricane season

With the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season coming up on June 1, eyes are on the possibility of tropical mischief forming along the Southeastern coast of the U.S. within the first two weeks of the season. Typically, we spend the first few weeks of hurricane season in the Atlantic waiting for activity, with the first named storm climatologically not forming until June 20, according to the FOX Forecast Center.NOAA REVEALS 2026 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON ACTIVITY FORECAST AS SUPER EL NIÑO LO

SPC MD 834

MD 0834 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF SOUTH-CENTRAL TX TO THE MIDDLE TX COAST Mesoscale Discussion 0834NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0200 AM CDT Sat May 23 2026Areas affected...Parts of south-central TX to the Middle TX CoastConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 230700Z - 230900ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...An isolated strong-severe gust (55-65 mph) cannot be ruledout with an evolving band of storms during the next c

Shaking reported across Hawaii after magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocks Big Island

People in Hawaii reported shaking across most of the islands after a notable earthquake occurred on the Big Island on Friday night. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake was reported at about 9:46 p.m. Hawaii time. SEE IT: FIERY TORNADO-LIKE 'TEPHRA DEVIL' SWIRLS ON HAWAII'S KILAUEA VOLCANOThe earthquake originated about 14 miles beneath the surface, about 13 miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii and 23 miles north-northwest of Kailua-Kona. The most significant s

SPC MD 829

MD 0829 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE LOWER TEXAS COASTLINE Mesoscale Discussion 0829NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0605 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026Areas affected...portions of the Lower Texas CoastlineConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 222305Z - 230030ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...An isolated supercell will pose a risk for large hail,damaging wind gusts, and perhaps a brief tornado. Watch issuance isunlikely at

SPC MD 828

MD 0828 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF THE MID-MISSOURI VALLEY Mesoscale Discussion 0828NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0524 PM CDT Fri May 22 2026Areas affected...portions of the mid-Missouri ValleyConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 222224Z - 230030ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Isolated thunderstorms forming along/ahead of anapproaching cold front may bring a low-end risk for small tomarginally severe hail over th

SPC MD 824

MD 0824 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF MS/AL INTO SOUTHERN TN Mesoscale Discussion 0824NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0900 AM CDT Fri May 22 2026Areas affected...Parts of MS/AL into southern TNConcerning...Severe potential...Watch possible Valid 221400Z - 221600ZProbability of Watch Issuance...40 percentSUMMARY...Some increase in the brief-tornado and localizeddamaging-wind threat is possible with time into early afternoon.DISCUSSION...A midlevel vorticity