Hurricane Lee now powerful Category 4 storm as it barrels through Atlantic with eventual path uncertain
Hurricane Lee weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm after reaching Category 5 strength Thursday night. Lee is expected to remain a powerful storm through early next week as its potential path for East Coast impacts remains uncertain.
Hurricane Lee weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm after reaching Category 5 strength Thursday night. Lee is expected to remain a powerful storm through early next week as its potential path for East Coast impacts remains uncertain.
Hurricane Lee becomes a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status, with pressures around 928 millibars and winds of around 160 mph. The latest forecast shows the hurricane will continue to strengthen and could have winds around 180 mph by Friday night. This would make the it the strongest system in the Atlantic since Hurricane Dorian in 2019. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status, with pressures around 928 millibars and winds of around 160 mph. The latest forecast shows the hurricane will continue to strengthen and could have winds around 180 mph by Friday night. This would make the it the strongest system in the Atlantic since Hurricane Dorian in 2019. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Lee expected to strengthen quickly
Hurricane Lee has now developed in the Atlantic Ocean as the storm continues to strengthen through the week and is on track to form into a major hurricane before the weekend. Lee is forecast to reach major hurricane strength ? defined as Category 3 or higher ? by Friday afternoon. Over the weekend, winds could reach Category 4 or 5 strength. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about Lee's forecast with meteorologist Alex Tardy from the National Weather Service. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Lee has now developed in the Atlantic Ocean as the storm continues to strengthen through the week and is on track to form into a major hurricane before the weekend. Lee is forecast to reach major hurricane strength ? defined as Category 3 or higher ? by Friday afternoon. Over the weekend, winds could reach Category 4 or 5 strength. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about Lee's forecast with meteorologist Alex Tardy from the National Weather Service. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
This summer was a global record breaker for highest heat ever calculated, meteorologists say
So far, 2023 is the second-hottest year on record, behind 2016, experts say.
So far, 2023 is the second-hottest year on record, behind 2016, experts say.
Burning Man attendee describes muddy mess
Burning Man attendees are on the way home after the festival?s organizers lifted a driving ban that had trapped tens of thousands of people in the middle of the Nevada desert. Over the weekend, people were told to shelter in place and conserve food, water and fuel amid heavy rainstorms. Both the airport and entrance of Black Rock City, Nevada, where the event is held, were closed because of the conditions. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with Burning Man attendee Griffin Kirsch-- who escaped the mess by walking three miles through ankle-deep mud. Kirsch spoke about his experience, telling LiveNOW that he would attend the festival again. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Burning Man attendees are on the way home after the festival?s organizers lifted a driving ban that had trapped tens of thousands of people in the middle of the Nevada desert. Over the weekend, people were told to shelter in place and conserve food, water and fuel amid heavy rainstorms. Both the airport and entrance of Black Rock City, Nevada, where the event is held, were closed because of the conditions. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with Burning Man attendee Griffin Kirsch-- who escaped the mess by walking three miles through ankle-deep mud. Kirsch spoke about his experience, telling LiveNOW that he would attend the festival again. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Roads open after Burning Man flooding fiasco
Tens of thousands are exiting the Burning Man festival after torrential downpours forced festival goers to stay in place and authorities to close roads after the Nevada desert became a mushy mess.
Tens of thousands are exiting the Burning Man festival after torrential downpours forced festival goers to stay in place and authorities to close roads after the Nevada desert became a mushy mess.
Drone video shows Burning Man flooding in Nevada desert
Drone footage captured an aerial view of the Burning Man festival grounds on September 2 after heavy rain created muddy conditions that left thousands stranded in the Nevada desert.
Drone footage captured an aerial view of the Burning Man festival grounds on September 2 after heavy rain created muddy conditions that left thousands stranded in the Nevada desert.
FOX Corporation launches donation drive for American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia relief efforts
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
Burning Man festival soaked by monsoon downpours, leaves tens of thousands stranded in muddy mess
Event organizers told the more than 73,000 attendees to batten down their camp and stay prepared for adverse weather conditions.
Event organizers told the more than 73,000 attendees to batten down their camp and stay prepared for adverse weather conditions.
Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385, still hundreds higher than expected
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
Horseshoe Beach councilwoman on Hurricane Idalia aftermath: 'Everything is gone'
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Cleanup efforts are underway from Florida to the Carolinas after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and left a trail of destruction after blasting the region with destructive winds, a powerful storm surge, and flooding from torrential rain.
Cleanup efforts are underway from Florida to the Carolinas after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and left a trail of destruction after blasting the region with destructive winds, a powerful storm surge, and flooding from torrential rain.
Phoenix monsoon: Lightning strike caught on cam
The National Weather Service has issued a number of weather advisories and warnings, as a new round of monsoon storms are popping up south of the Valley. A lightning strike also resulted in multiple fires near the radio and television signal transmitters on South Mountain. Our team at FOX 10 Phoenix covered the storm from all angles. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
The National Weather Service has issued a number of weather advisories and warnings, as a new round of monsoon storms are popping up south of the Valley. A lightning strike also resulted in multiple fires near the radio and television signal transmitters on South Mountain. Our team at FOX 10 Phoenix covered the storm from all angles. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Will Idalia impact Labor Day travel?
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida's big bend region as "major" category three storm and it continues to move across the southeast as a tropical storm. Bringing destructive winds, and catastrophic storm surge to Georgia and the Carolinas. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Christopher King about Idalia's potential impact on holiday travel. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida's big bend region as "major" category three storm and it continues to move across the southeast as a tropical storm. Bringing destructive winds, and catastrophic storm surge to Georgia and the Carolinas. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Christopher King about Idalia's potential impact on holiday travel. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Idalia: Car sent airborne during tornado in South Carolina
A car is sent airborne as a confirmed tornado touched down in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Video recorded by Mason Stewart shows a vehicle being flipped into the air by a strong gust of wind, before crashing down onto another. Goose Creek Police said two people suffered minor injuries. This all happened while Idalia moved through Florida, into Georgia and South Carolina. Idalia weakened into a tropical storm on Wednesday evening after making landfall as a category 3 hurricane. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
A car is sent airborne as a confirmed tornado touched down in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Video recorded by Mason Stewart shows a vehicle being flipped into the air by a strong gust of wind, before crashing down onto another. Goose Creek Police said two people suffered minor injuries. This all happened while Idalia moved through Florida, into Georgia and South Carolina. Idalia weakened into a tropical storm on Wednesday evening after making landfall as a category 3 hurricane. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Blue super moon's impact on Idalia tides
The blue supermoon could raise tides as Idalia continues to slam the southeast with rain and wind. The moon was closest to the Earth on Wednesday, the same day Idalia made landfall as a major Category 3 hurricane in Florida. It?s expected to make the storm surge and tidal flooding worse in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX Weather's Bob Van Dillen about the supermoon's impact. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
The blue supermoon could raise tides as Idalia continues to slam the southeast with rain and wind. The moon was closest to the Earth on Wednesday, the same day Idalia made landfall as a major Category 3 hurricane in Florida. It?s expected to make the storm surge and tidal flooding worse in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX Weather's Bob Van Dillen about the supermoon's impact. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
South Carolina slammed by Idalia rain, wind
Storm surge from Tropical Storm Idalia has begun to flood parts of Charleston, South Carolina. Powerful onshore winds of about 40 mph are pushing water from the Atlantic onto the city streets of the historic city. LiveNOW's Lexie Petrovic spoke with FOX Weather's Katie Byrne as conditions worsened in the Lowcountry. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Storm surge from Tropical Storm Idalia has begun to flood parts of Charleston, South Carolina. Powerful onshore winds of about 40 mph are pushing water from the Atlantic onto the city streets of the historic city. LiveNOW's Lexie Petrovic spoke with FOX Weather's Katie Byrne as conditions worsened in the Lowcountry. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.