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.

Earthquake hits Malibu as multiple fires burn in CA
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Watch: Spectacular lightning show illuminates Guatemala’s Agua Volcano

A stunning thunderstorm over Guatemala's Agua Volcano on August 17 captivated locals as lightning repeatedly struck the extinct stratovolcano, creating a mesmerizing display in the cloudy skies.

Flash flooding at Havasu Canyon strands hundreds of tourists; Arizona National Guard deployed for rescue

A flash flooding at the Havasu Canyon area has left hundreds of tourists stranded and in need of rescue. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said the area received an inch to two inches of rain within the timespan of an hour to an hour and a half.

Watch: Connecticut home collapses amid historic flooding

A Connecticut house collapsed on Monday following a weekend of historic and unprecedented flash flooding.

1 dead, 2 injured after lightning strikes fishing boat in Utah

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday morning when lightning struck a boat on the Bear River in Corinne, Utah, killing one person and injuring two others.

Hurricane Ernesto to slam Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto has formed into a Category 2 as of Thursday night as its expected to hit Bermuda this weekend. Director of the National Hurricane Center Michael Brennan joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest on Ernesto.

Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'

The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.

WATCH: Possible lightning bolt causes spark, dirt explosion outside Florida home

Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.

Father drowns trying to save son who jumped into Utah lake to rescue woman in storm

The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.

Debby brings extreme flooding to Annapolis
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Large portions of downtown Annapolis were underwater Friday as the remnants of Debby flooded streets on its way up the coast. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley as the water quickly receded.