Hurricane forecast: Milton strengthens to Category 5 as Florida orders evacuations

Hurricane Milton increased to a Category 5 storm on Monday as it barreled toward an already-battered Florida. Here’s the latest information on the storm.

Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch vs. Warning: Here's what each means

Warnings are more dire than watches, but both need to be taken seriously. Here's a look at the differences between a Tropical Storm Watch, Hurricane Watch, Storm Surge Watch, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Warning, and Storm Surge Warning.

International Space Station captures view of ‘colossal’ Hurricane Milton

NASA released footage of Hurricane Milton recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, October 7, as the storm churned across the Gulf of Mexico.

US storm deaths can climb for years after storms, reaching thousands, report finds

A new report published in Nature reveals that hurricanes and tropical storms in the U.S. can indirectly cause thousands of deaths up to 15 years after the event.

Milton latest: Hurricane expected to intensify to Category 4 before Florida landfall

Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it barrels toward Florida, where potentially life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and torrential rain are expected.

Milton expected to become a major hurricane before slamming into Florida

The forecast for Tropical Storm Milton has evolved quite a bit in the last 24 hours, showing greater potential to be a more significant storm.

Hurricane Helene weather reports from college student go viral

An unexpected source became a trusted and go-to place for information during Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina - a college student’s Facebook page.

Yellow jackets swarm in Helene-ravaged towns

Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns

Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.

Watch: Dolly Parton announces $2 million for Helene victims

“We’re all here to mend those broken hearts," Dolly Parton told a crowd in a Tennessee Walmart parking lot. “These are my mountains. These are my valleys … These are my people."

FEMA discusses misinformation on Helene funding
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Marty Bahamonde, Senior Spokesperson for FEMA, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Christy Matino to discuss misinformation surrounding funding allocation for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

NOAA's Hurricane Hunters fly into Helene
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Riding through the eyewall of Hurricane Helene, NOAA'S Hurricane Hunters gathered crucial data of the large hurricane intensifying before landfall. Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood explains the mission.

Powerful Hurricane Kirk on path to impact Europe

Parts of northwestern Europe are on alert for a significant storm system with origins in the tropical Atlantic.

Helene death toll surpasses 220; 33 in Georgia
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Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene devastated Georgia and other parts of the South, recovery efforts continue as the state works to restore power and provide aid to affected communities. FOX 5 Atlanta's Brooke Zauner joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest.