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Large hail, powerful winds blast Alabama, as severe storms provide needed rain for drought-stricken Southeast

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Severe thunderstorms rumbled across Alabama beginning Thursday afternoon and lasting through the overnight hours, bringing hail, strong wind gusts and even a tornado to the northern and central parts of the state.MARCH WEATHER OUTLOOK: WARMER TEMPERATURES, SEVERE STORM THREATS ON THE HORIZON AS WE SPRING INTO NEXT MONTHThe National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a tornado damaged areas just southwest of Trussville in Jefferson County Thursday afternoon.SPLIT IN POLAR VORTEX T

Three rounds of winter storms kick off this weekend, targeting millions in Midwest, Northeast with snow, ice

Millions of people across 25 states in the winter-weary Midwest and Northeast face three different winter storms that are set to bring more snow and dangerous ice starting this weekend.  The weather setup of each storm is different, reflecting an ongoing battle between lingering cold air digging south from Canada and warmer air from the Gulf being pulled north, as the calendar flips to March.Due to these complex atmospheric dynamics, exactly how much snow and ice will fall and where still remain

Texas eyes historic February heat with temps likely topping 100 degrees as even more snow looms for Northeast

TEXAS - As temperatures rise across the Southwest, Texas could see days of record-breaking February heat throughout the rest of the week. Meanwhile, the Northeast braces for the chance of even more snow.Rounds of snow have pounded the I-95 corridor. From a historic blizzard to more light flurries, and now with another winter storm on the horizon, the region could continue to be hammered by more winter weather.HISTORIC BLIZZARD OF 2026 SMASHES SNOW RECORDS AS MILLIONS BEGIN TO DIG OUT FROM VICIOU

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake jolts South Carolina with shaking felt in capital city

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Residents across parts of South Carolina were rattled by a 3.0 earthquake on Thursday Feb. 26.The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck at 12:17 p.m. local time (17:17:26 UTC) about 12.5 miles east, southeast of Columbia, South Carolina at a depth of about .12 miles.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERSo far, the USGS says residents in Columbia, SC, felt very light shaking, with no damage reported. Lexington also felt some tremors.It’s unknown at this time if any other dama

Split in Polar Vortex to usher in warm weather across winter-weary Eastern US near beginning of March

The polar vortex is splitting — an exceedingly rare phenomenon for this time of year that will be an unusual driver of warmer temperatures, as the calendar flips to March and meteorological spring.WHAT IS THE POLAR VORTEX?The core of the polar vortex contains some of the coldest air on the planet and typically sits over the North and South Poles about 10-30 miles above Earth’s surface in the atmospheric layer known as the stratosphere. WHY SPRING SHOULD ACTUALLY BEGIN ON MARCH 1The FOX Forecast

5 injured and local high school evacuated after grass fire erupts in Colorado

THORNTON, Colo. – Four firefighters and one civilian were injured after a grass fire erupted in Thornton, Colorado, prompting the emergency evacuation of a neighboring high school that sat feet from the burning blaze and the temporary closure of a major highway outside Denver.A vegetation fire broke out quickly at around 11:30 a.m. in the area of Huron Street and 84th Avenue during red-flag conditions with significant winds and extremely dry conditions that have plagued the Denver metro area, pr

Report highlights new details about deadly avalanche in Sierra Nevada

TRUCKEE, Cali. — A new report is giving insight into the deadly avalanche that claimed the lives of nine people in the Sierra Nevada last week.Authorities initially said that eight skiers were killed during the historic avalanche on Castle Peak, but the Sierra Avalanche Center confirmed that a ninth person reported missing was found dead a few days later.The ninth skier was found buried in the snow prior to nightfall on Friday, Feb. 20, the avalanche center said.A group of 11 clients and four pr

Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest hurricane in Atlantic history

JAMAICA - Hurricane Melissa, the Category 5 storm that ripped through Jamaica and caused catastrophic damage, is now tied for the strongest hurricane to ever form in the Atlantic Ocean.The National Hurricane Center issued its Tropical Cyclone Report for Hurricane Melissa, which caused deadly destruction in the Caribbean in late October 2025.Melissa's maximum sustained winds of 185 mph upon landfall in Jamaica broke records, the NHC's report showed.The NHC's report showed that Hurricane Melissa's

Phoenix eyes earliest 90-degree day in 40 years as Southwest sizzles, Northeast gets smacked with more snow

As the East struggles to recover from record-breaking snowfall, the Southwest is bracing for record warmth later this week. The historic blizzard that slammed the I-95 corridor earlier this week dumped feet of snow and brought hurricane-force winds that paralyzed multiple cities.HISTORIC BLIZZARD OF 2026 SMASHES SNOW RECORDS AS MILLIONS BEGIN TO DIG OUT FROM VICIOUS BOMB CYCLONEWhiteout conditions swept across the Northeast, leaving thousands without power from the intense wind gusts. And just a

Florida wildfire explodes to 25,000 acres, with some relief on the way for historic drought

NAPLES, Fla. – A wildfire exploded to 25,000 acres in South Florida this week amid the state's worst drought in 25 years. However, some much-needed rain is expected to provide a modicum of relief beginning Thursday and lasting through the first half of the weekend.SEE IT: SOUTH FLORIDA WILDFIRE EXPLODES IN SIZE TO 25,000 ACRES IN EVERGLADESThe National Fire reached 25,000 acres in Big Cypress National Forest near Naples amid bone-dry conditions on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Servi

Another 'impactful' winter storm targets Midwest, Northeast just days after historic blizzard buries cities

Just one week after a historic blizzard pummeled the region, another winter storm is expected to bring significant snow and ice to the Midwest and Northeast. EVEN MORE ROUNDS OF SNOW THIS WEEK THREATEN NORTHEAST CITIES PUMMELED BY RECORD-BREAKING BLIZZARDThe setup begins Saturday, when a quick shot of cold air settles across the northern third of the country.By Sunday, a weak disturbance will emerge from the Rockies, increasing southerly winds a few thousand feet above the surface. Those winds w

Warmer temperatures and severe storms on the horizon as we spring into March

In like a lion, out like a lamb. Let's take a look at what to expect throughout the month of March as we prepare for the transition to spring.On the last legs of one of the harshest winters in years, it's not time to celebrate the upcoming arrival of spring just yet. While March marks the transition from winter to spring, it is often volatile and unpredictable, with intrusions of warmer air previewing a hint of summer and an uptick in severe storms.After a brutal winter where prolonged cold spel

Video: Large sinkhole swallows two vehicles in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. – Travelers in Omaha, Nebraska, encountered an unusual scene on the road: a gaping hole in the ground.The Omaha Police Department captured the shocking scene of two vehicles found almost buried in a sinkhole.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), sinkholes are most common in what geologists call "Karst terrain." Karst is a type of landscape where dissolving bedrock creates sinkholes, sinking streams, caves and springs, according to the National Park Service (NPS).Ac

See it: South Florida wildfire explodes in size to 25,000 acres in Everglades

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A wildfire has emerged in South Florida, which has caught the attention of officials as it grows in size to 25,000 acres.On Sunday, two fires were discovered within the Big Cypress National Preserve, which is in the Everglades, according to the National Park Service.Coined "The National Fire," it was initially spread across 5,000 acres as ground and aviation crews worked to suppress the flames on Sunday.HOW THE LAY OF THE LAND AFFECTS WILDFIRE BEHAVIORSatellite footage fro

See it: Drone video shows snowy post-blizzard scenes in New York, New Jersey

The Northeast was pummeled by a historic blizzard Sunday and Monday, leaving cities buried in snow and thousands without power.  Drone videos from Tuesday show some of the snowy scenes in residential River Vale, New Jersey and a snow-covered park in Orangetown, New York. TOP FIVE WINTER STORMS TO HIT CENTRAL PARK IN NEW YORK CITYThis historic winter storm brought blizzard conditions to a lot of the Northeast. Snow reports near River Vale indicate 16.5 inches of snow fell on the area. Video from

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake rattles Seattle suburb

CATHCART, Wash. – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake shook the area just southeast of Cathcart, Washington around 5:40 a.m. local time.Light shaking was felt in the nearby Seattle metro area, according to the USGS.There's been no word on the extent of any damage.This is a developing story.

Even more rounds of snow this week threaten Northeast cities pummeled by record-breaking blizzard

Just days after a historic blizzard buried millions across the Northeast, the region is bracing for more winter weather. Additional rounds of snow are expected to move in later this week, adding to the already record-breaking totals. HISTORIC BLIZZARD OF 2026 SMASHES SNOW RECORDS AS MILLIONS BEGIN TO DIG OUT FROM VICIOUS BOMB CYCLONEOn Sunday, major hubs were slammed with excessive snowfall. Cities such as New York City recorded about 20 inches, while Providence, RI experienced almost 38 inches

Historic blizzard of 2026 smashes snow records as millions begin to dig out from vicious bomb cyclone

NEW YORK – A departing bomb cyclone lashed the Northeast coast with hurricane-force wind gusts, set all-time snowfall records and is already being dubbed "The Blizzard of 2026" as it becomes the benchmark for several communities across the region. Hundreds of thousands are still without power, with a foot of snow recorded in 10 states. At its height, over 40 million people across eight states were under Blizzard Warnings and more than 600,000 customers were in the dark Monday after the storm had

Snowmobiler killed as avalanche buries three in Idaho backcountry

ISLAND PARK, Idaho – A snowmobiler was killed on Sunday afternoon after being buried by a large avalanche.According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), a group of four snowmobilers were visiting the area from the Midwest, when one was caught up in the avalanche.HISTORIC AVALANCHE VICTIMS' FAMILIES 'DEVASTATED BEYOND WORDS' AS SEARCH FOR FINAL SKIER PUSHES INTO WEEKENDThe slide buried the person fairly deep and did not survive.Two others may have been caught in the slide, as well

Popular cities in the Northeast experience 2 feet of snow amid historic storm

Parts of the Northeast have been pounded by a multi-day winter storm that started on Sunday.Major U.S. states, including New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Jersey, have seen snowfall totals of up to 2 feet.Thankfully, first responders and Department of Transportation crews have been all hands on deck leading up to the storm, with over 40 million Americans under a Blizzard Warning going into the weekend.Parts of New York were not immune to the intense snowfall, especially on Long Islan