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Bryan Norcross: Watching for a nasty coastal storm to develop and stall near the Carolinas

Last updated at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2026A strong cold front is going to push off the East Coast by early tomorrow. The coldest air of the year on a brisk north wind will move in behind it. There is a strong consensus in the various computer forecasts that a low-pressure system will form along the front similar to the one that developed into the nor'easter last month. This system will play out very differently, however.LATEST FROM FOX WEATHER HURRICANE SPECIALIST BRYAN NORCROSSWhile there is ge

Lake Mead's chilling barrel discovery gets new answers as officials identify homicide victim

THE TAKEAWAYAfter four years, Las Vegas authorities have identified the remains of a suspected homicide victim discovered in Lake Mead in 2022.THESE EVERYDAY COMMODITIES MAY COST YOU MORE AS SEVERE DROUGHT TRICKLES DOWN TO CONSUMERSClark County Coroner Melanie Rouse announced Thursday that the remains belong to Edward Jackson, who died from a gunshot wound. He is believed to have been in his mid-to-late 50s at the time of his death.According to Las Vegas Police Lt. Robert Price, Jackson was orig

SPC MD 2379

MD 2379 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR SOUTHEAST MISSOURI...SOUTHERN ILLINOIS...SOUTHWEST INDIANA Mesoscale Discussion 2379NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0259 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026Areas affected...southeast Missouri...southern Illinois...southwestIndianaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 151959Z - 152200ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...A few storms may develop later this afternoon from farsoutheast Missouri into southwest Indi

Severe storms to plague the Northern US with persistent rainfall and gusty winds this weekend

THE TAKEAWAYA massive cold front is setting the stage for a weekend of severe storms across the northern U.S., as a low-pressure system and the front usher in days of rain across the Great Lakes, Midwest and Northeast.Moderate rainfall began across portions of the Midwest and Great Lakes on Thursday, steadily intensifying into potential severe storms overnight.WHAT IS A COLD FRONT?As a result, a Level 1 out of 5 severe storm threat is in place, stretching from St. Louis to Cleveland. If storms c

Millions face dramatic temperature drop as powerful cold front sweeps across the US

THE TAKEAWAYA powerful cold front is sweeping across parts of the U.S., bringing the late-season heat wave to a screeching halt.FALL ALLERGIES OR A COLD? HERE’S HOW TO TELL WHAT’S MAKING YOU MISERABLEStarting this weekend, the cold front is expected to impact much of the central and eastern U.S., causing temperatures to plummet by more than 40 degrees.Hundreds of millions of residents will experience this dramatic contrast between this week’s peak afternoon heat and the post-front morning chill.

Six killed in Wisconsin plane crash after pilot reports ice buildup on wings

THE TAKEAWAYDELLONA, Wisconsin – A small plane carrying five adults and one child crashed Tuesday night in Wisconsin shortly after the pilot reported ice buildup on the aircraft’s wings.FOX News Digital reported that the aircraft began descending at a rate of up to 4,000 feet per minute while returning from Kenosha to Menomonie after the pilot reported ice buildup on the wings.AMELIA EARHART MYSTERY COULD BE A STEP CLOSER TO BEING SOLVED AS RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE PLANE WRECKThe NTSB sa

Another coastal storm could be brewing for East Coast with impacts possible early next week

THE TAKEAWAYThe potential for a coastal storm to develop along the East Coast early next week is growing, with numerous forecast models hinting at an area of low pressure forming off the Southeast coast.According to the FOX Forecast Center, a fall cold front will push off the East Coast this weekend before slowing and stalling near the Southeast coastline.HOW HIGH PRESSURE AND LOW PRESSURE DRIVE THE WEATHERAs the front stalls, a broad area of circulation could develop, potentially leading to the

Severe storms threaten Northeast this weekend — where will the heaviest rain fall?

A week of pleasant fall weather will come to a screeching halt this weekend for people in the Northeast U.S. as severe storms bring nasty rain and strong winds.A surge in rainfall and dropping temperatures will arrive on Friday as a massive cold front associated with an area of low pressure moves across the country into the region with no chance of slowing down.WHAT IS A COLD FRONT?As the low-pressure area strengthens, the pressure gradient between it and strong high pressure to the west will in

Super El Niño fueled winter could unleash more storms, driving more active pattern into the South

THE TAKEAWAYEl Niño is expected to have a large influence on this winter across the U.S., with more storms expected from Southern California across the entire Southern Tier to Florida, according to NOAA's latest seasonal forecast.Government forecasters said the increased likelihood of a stormy pattern across the southern U.S. could help ease major droughts in the Southwest and the Southern Plains. Meanwhile, NOAA's forecast called for warmer than average temperatures across much of the rest of t

Hurricane Simon alters course, Los Cabos, southern Baja on alert

"Watches or warnings may be required for portions of Baja California Sur over the next day or two." ...

The Super El Niño Just Shattered 2 Pacific Hurricane Records—and the Season Is Far From Over

When signs of a strong El Niño became clear in May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted that the ...

Flood threat shifts to Central and West Texas after tropically enhanced storms slammed Southern Plains

THE TAKEAWAYA dangerous flash flood threat is shifting south over parts of West Texas and the Texas Hill Country after tropically enhanced storms dropped more than 5 inches of rain on Oklahoma City Wednesday. NOAA has issued a Level 3 out of 4 risk of flash flooding Thursday for areas south and east of the Davis Mountains, with periods of heavy rain extending into North Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri.HURRICANE TRUDY FORMS IN PACIFIC, COULD RAPIDLY INTENSIFY INTO POWERFUL CATEGORY 4 HURRICANEA larg

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake rattles remote region of Interior Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck early Thursday about 27 miles north of Lake Minchumina, a remote community in Interior Alaska about 90 miles west of Denali National Park, according to USGS. The quake happened just after 3 a.m. local time and was relatively shallow, less than 3 miles below the surface.UNDERSTANDING THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE: WHERE EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES MEET30 people live in the remote area, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.Alaska is one of the most seism

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 risk for severe thunderstorms and the potential for tornadoes. A tornado ...

First Alert Forecast Files: What is a tornado?

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SPC MD 2375

MD 2375 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH LIKELY FOR PARTS OF THE PERMIAN BASIN TO SOUTH PLAINS Mesoscale Discussion 2375NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0258 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026Areas affected...parts of the Permian Basin to South PlainsConcerning...Severe potential...Watch likely Valid 141958Z - 142200ZProbability of Watch Issuance...80 percentSUMMARY...Storms will likely persist into the early evening,spreading northeastward and producing areas of severe gusts andhail.DISCUSSIO

SPC MD 2374

MD 2374 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN OHIO...NORTHERN KENTUCKY...AND WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA Mesoscale Discussion 2374NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0247 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026Areas affected...portions of southern Ohio...northern Kentucky...andwestern West VirginiaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 141947Z - 142215ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage andintensit

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 685 Status Reports

WW 0685 Status Updates <br /><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0685.html"><img src="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0685_radar.gif" border="1" alt="WW 0685 Status Image" hspace="1" vspace="1" width="525" height="459" align="center" /></a><pre>STATUS FOR WATCH 0685 HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED YET</pre><a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0685.html">Read more</a>

SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 685

WW 685 SEVERE TSTM OK TX 142020Z - 150400Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 685NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK320 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southwest Oklahoma West and Northwest Texas* Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 320 PM until 1100 PM CDT.* Primary threats include... Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph

Amelia Earhart mystery could be a step closer to being solved as researchers investigate possible plane wreck

THE TAKEAWAYNIKUMARORO, Kiribati – The search for Amelia Earhart’s crashed plane is entering a new phase as the Taraia Object expedition team travels to the island where researchers believe she may have disappeared.This comes after satellite imagery revealed an object off the coast of Nikumaroro Island, leading researchers to believe it could be Earhart’s aircraft.A 17-person joint effort crew, part of the Taraia Object Expedition Team, Archaeological Legacy Institute, Purdue Research Foundation