Florida police give morbid advice to those who didn’t evacuate for Helene’s historic storm surge
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the Big Bend of Florida is taking the dire step of asking residents who chose not to heed mandatory evacuation warnings for Hurricane Helene to write their name on their bodies in permanent marker.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the Big Bend of Florida is taking the dire step of asking residents who chose not to heed mandatory evacuation warnings for Hurricane Helene to write their name on their bodies in permanent marker.
Hurricane Helene first fatality reported
A deadly crash was reported in the westbound lanes of I-4 as Hurricane Helene continued bringing severe weather to Tampa Thursday evening. Traffic cameras in the area show one of the highway signs on top of a vehicle in that area. The Florida Highway Patrol said this was a deadly crash on the highway, but have not said how many deaths were related to the crash or if anyone else was injured.
A deadly crash was reported in the westbound lanes of I-4 as Hurricane Helene continued bringing severe weather to Tampa Thursday evening. Traffic cameras in the area show one of the highway signs on top of a vehicle in that area. The Florida Highway Patrol said this was a deadly crash on the highway, but have not said how many deaths were related to the crash or if anyone else was injured.
Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene likely to become major hurricane Thursday
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to detail how Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm on Thursday.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to detail how Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm on Thursday.
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding
The large storm will bring widespread heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
The large storm will bring widespread heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'
As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees
As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.
As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.
BREAKING: Helene now a hurricane
Helene reached hurricane strength Wednesday morning as it continues to undergo rapid intensification along its journey into the Gulf of Mexico, where it is aiming for a destructive landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. The National Hurricane Center provided an update.
Helene reached hurricane strength Wednesday morning as it continues to undergo rapid intensification along its journey into the Gulf of Mexico, where it is aiming for a destructive landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. The National Hurricane Center provided an update.
Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
National Hurricane Center gives update on Tropical Storm Helene
Tropical Storm Helene formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, becoming the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system, formerly known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, developed into a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea approaching the Gulf of Mexico as showers and thunderstorms became sufficiently organized around the area of low pressure.
Tropical Storm Helene formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, becoming the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system, formerly known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, developed into a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea approaching the Gulf of Mexico as showers and thunderstorms became sufficiently organized around the area of low pressure.
Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Parts of Florida prep for major storm
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to illustrate how Floridaians are preparing for what could be a major hurricane this week.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to illustrate how Floridaians are preparing for what could be a major hurricane this week.
Invest 97L forms, Florida to Louisiana braces for possible tropical storm or Hurricane Helene
According to the National Hurricane Center, the highest chance of tropical development over the next week is in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
According to the National Hurricane Center, the highest chance of tropical development over the next week is in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
The Central American Gyre: What to know as hurricane season continues
Learn how the Central American Gyre, a broad low-pressure system, can influence tropical storm formation and impact hurricane season. Stay informed about its potential effects on the Gulf and Caribbean.
Learn how the Central American Gyre, a broad low-pressure system, can influence tropical storm formation and impact hurricane season. Stay informed about its potential effects on the Gulf and Caribbean.
Earthquake hits Malibu as multiple fires burn in CA
Multiple large wildfires burning across Southern California this week have prompted evacuation orders and have injured at least 15 people, including first responders, according to officials. Meanwhile, a major earthquake shook the Los Angeles area in the middle of the morning rush hour on.
Multiple large wildfires burning across Southern California this week have prompted evacuation orders and have injured at least 15 people, including first responders, according to officials. Meanwhile, a major earthquake shook the Los Angeles area in the middle of the morning rush hour on.
Francine slams Louisiana with flooding, outages
Francine slammed into the Louisiana coast Wednesday evening as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane that knocked out electricity to more than a quarter-million customers and threatened widespread flooding as it sent a potentially deadly storm surge rushing inland along the Gulf Coast. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm.
Francine slammed into the Louisiana coast Wednesday evening as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane that knocked out electricity to more than a quarter-million customers and threatened widespread flooding as it sent a potentially deadly storm surge rushing inland along the Gulf Coast. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm.
State of emergency declared due to CA wildfires
California's wildfire season is in full force. So far, the Golden State has already seen nearly three times as much acreage burn than during all of 2023. In Southern California, three major wildfires are currently burning: Bridge Fire, Airport Fire, and Line Fire. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the wildfires with Brent Pascua from CalFire.
California's wildfire season is in full force. So far, the Golden State has already seen nearly three times as much acreage burn than during all of 2023. In Southern California, three major wildfires are currently burning: Bridge Fire, Airport Fire, and Line Fire. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the wildfires with Brent Pascua from CalFire.
Francine strengthens into Category 1 hurricane
Hurricane Francine continues to intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. The current National Hurricane Center forecast calls for a dangerous Category 1 hurricane landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon or evening. LiveNOW from FOX will keep you updated as the storm strengthens.
Hurricane Francine continues to intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. The current National Hurricane Center forecast calls for a dangerous Category 1 hurricane landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon or evening. LiveNOW from FOX will keep you updated as the storm strengthens.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued, could produce auroras visible in US
The strongest impacts are expected to arrive on Tuesday, which could produce aurora lights father away from Earth’s poles, including in parts of the U.S.
The strongest impacts are expected to arrive on Tuesday, which could produce aurora lights father away from Earth’s poles, including in parts of the U.S.
Watch: Northern Lights shine bright as lava from volcanic eruption in Iceland shoots into the air
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.