Nearly half of National Weather Service offices critically understaffed, report warns

A new AP investigation reveals that nearly half of National Weather Service offices are facing critical staffing shortages, with experts warning the gaps could put lives at risk during severe weather season.

Several killed after tornado outbreak
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In the past 24 hours, a deadly tornado outbreak has killed at least seven people across the South and Midwest, with multiple states, including Tennessee, Missouri, and Indiana experiencing severe damage and flooding. FOX Weather's Kiyana Lewis joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall with an update on the conditions in Memphis.

Metro Detroit experiencing widespread flooding
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People across metro Detroit are waking up to flooded streets and water in their basements. The storms brought record rain to our region, overwhelming the drainage systems. FOX 2 Detroit's Camille Amiri is has the latest from a flooded neighborhood.

Tornadoes, severe storms slam America's heartland
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A tornado outbreak is unfolding Wednesday for parts of the lower Mississippi Valley into the mid-South and lower Ohio Valley, including the threat of multiple long-track EF-3 or stronger tornadoes. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) upgraded portions of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi to a rare Level 5 out of 5 "high risk" of severe weather. A massive tornado was spotted by FOX Weather Storm Tracker Brandon Copic as it roared near Lake City, Arkansas. Authorities issued a Tornado Emergency ? the most dire of tornado alerts ? for towns in the path of the storm, such as Leachville and Monette. Copic urged people in the warning area to get to safety.

What does a 100-year flood actually mean?

Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.

Beryl, Helene, Milton removed from Atlantic hurricane list after historic impact

About 100 names of tropical storms and hurricanes have been retired from future use in the Atlantic Ocean, and now Beryl, Helene and Milton join them.

How to protect your vehicle from a hailstorm

The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates every year there are around a quarter of a million insurance claims for damage to vehicles from hail.

2 dead in central U.S. as severe storms head east
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At least two people were killed Sunday after severe weather battered the central U.S. as FOX Weather continues to track the threat of more destructive storms on Monday. The powerful storms stretched from Lower Michigan down to eastern Texas and northern Louisiana, unleashing damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.

Thailand and Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600: What to know

More than 1,600 people have died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday.

Rare partial solar eclipse graces skies over New England Saturday
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The moon blocked about half the sun as the sun rose across the Northeast Saturday morning, putting on a show for those up early enough and able to dodge the clouds and rain.

Sunrise partial solar eclipse happens Saturday for parts of US

Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, which leaves just a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.

Major earthquake rocks Thailand : 150+ killed
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A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. At least eight died in the Thai capital, where a high-rise under construction collapsed.

Pollen reaches high to extreme levels across South
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Signs of itchy throats and watery eyes are becoming all too familiar as pollen season sweeps across a large portion of the Lower 48. According to experts, tree pollen, which typically kicks off the season, has reached high and even extreme levels, especially in areas already several weeks into the annual event. How can you find relief? Lindsey Stagmaier, Walmart pharmacy manager, joined LiveNOW from FOX to share tips.

Tax deadline extensions: Where weather disasters have altered the April 15 filing date

In 2025, the IRS has once again extended the tax filing deadline for residents in areas declared major disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Wildfires erupt in South Korea killing 24 people
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At least 24 people have died as raging wildfires fueled by strong winds continue to burn across South Korea. Tens of thousands have been forced to leave their homes behind and escape to safety. We're also learning that a helicopter pilot died while trying to fight the flames.

Northern Lights likely across the north Saturday night amid Geomagnetic Storm Watch

A solar flare erupted from the sun on Friday and is zooming across space, forecast to reach Earth Saturday night and could trigger a geomagnetic storm upon arrival.

Cherry Blossom peak season in Washington DC
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The Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 begins as peak bloom approaches in Washington D.C. Joining LiveNOW to highlight all the festivities is Diana Mayhew, President of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.