NJ man fatally struck by lightning on beach while warning kids of storm
Seaside Park police officials told local news outlets Patrick Dispoto was found unresponsive on the J Street beach on Sunday in NJ.
Seaside Park police officials told local news outlets Patrick Dispoto was found unresponsive on the J Street beach on Sunday in NJ.
Some UPS drivers still waiting for air conditioning in trucks as temperatures soar nationwide
Some UPS drivers are still waiting for air-conditioned trucks as some areas around the country face sweltering heat just days into the official summer season.
Some UPS drivers are still waiting for air-conditioned trucks as some areas around the country face sweltering heat just days into the official summer season.
Minnesota national guard mobilized due to flooding
Following heavy rainfall across Southern Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency, authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to be available to provide support for emergency flood operations as areas across the state experience extreme flood conditions. The Minnesota National Guard is in close communication with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management team to support communities across the state.
Following heavy rainfall across Southern Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency, authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to be available to provide support for emergency flood operations as areas across the state experience extreme flood conditions. The Minnesota National Guard is in close communication with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management team to support communities across the state.
Strong storms push through the Midwest
In the Midwest where South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota meet, floodwaters rose through the weekend. In northwest Iowa, 13 rivers flooded the area, said Eric Tigges of Clay County emergency management. Entire neighborhoods ? and at least one entire town ? were evacuated, and the town of Spencer imposed a curfew Sunday for the second night in a row after flooding that surpassed the record set in 1953.
In the Midwest where South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota meet, floodwaters rose through the weekend. In northwest Iowa, 13 rivers flooded the area, said Eric Tigges of Clay County emergency management. Entire neighborhoods ? and at least one entire town ? were evacuated, and the town of Spencer imposed a curfew Sunday for the second night in a row after flooding that surpassed the record set in 1953.
Large wave of Saharan dust is heading right for Florida and the Gulf of Mexico
Models indicate a large amount of Saharan dust will traverse across the Atlantic this week and head towards the Gulf of Mexico and Florida by next weekend.
Models indicate a large amount of Saharan dust will traverse across the Atlantic this week and head towards the Gulf of Mexico and Florida by next weekend.
Maryland couple among those who died on pilgrimage to Mecca during extreme heat
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
Watch: Hail flows like lava during severe thunderstorm in Nebraska
A severe thunderstorm rolled across western Nebraska Thursday afternoon, bringing torrential rain, baseball-sized hail and hurricane-force wind gusts.
A severe thunderstorm rolled across western Nebraska Thursday afternoon, bringing torrential rain, baseball-sized hail and hurricane-force wind gusts.
Hundreds of structures destroyed in New Mexico fires
The South Fork and Salt fires continue to burn in New Mexico, leaving a trail of destruction in their path. Some 1,400 structures have been burned, and several more remain threatened. The blazes have burned a combined 23,000 acres and remain 0% contained.
The South Fork and Salt fires continue to burn in New Mexico, leaving a trail of destruction in their path. Some 1,400 structures have been burned, and several more remain threatened. The blazes have burned a combined 23,000 acres and remain 0% contained.
Wildfires destroy buildings in New Mexico
Kennedy Hayes joins Josh Breslow to discuss the destruction in New Mexico caused by wildfires. 500 homes have burned causing the evacuation of about 8,000 residents from the mountain resort community of Ruidoso. ?The fire has lost momentum,? Arthur Gonzales, the fire behavior analyst for the federal attack team, told residents. ?We still have a lot of work to do, but it?s really changed that fire behavior.?
Kennedy Hayes joins Josh Breslow to discuss the destruction in New Mexico caused by wildfires. 500 homes have burned causing the evacuation of about 8,000 residents from the mountain resort community of Ruidoso. ?The fire has lost momentum,? Arthur Gonzales, the fire behavior analyst for the federal attack team, told residents. ?We still have a lot of work to do, but it?s really changed that fire behavior.?
Possible tropical depression forming off FL coast
Brandy Campbell joins Josh Breslow live from Jacksonville Beach to discuss a possible tropical depression forming off Florida's coast. Gusty winds, rain, and rip currents will become a problem in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina during the weekend.
Brandy Campbell joins Josh Breslow live from Jacksonville Beach to discuss a possible tropical depression forming off Florida's coast. Gusty winds, rain, and rip currents will become a problem in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina during the weekend.
Alberto slams Mexico, weakens to depression
FOX Weather's Robert Ray joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara from Padre Island, Texas to show the amount of flooding that hit the region as a result of Alberto, which has since weakened to a depression.
FOX Weather's Robert Ray joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara from Padre Island, Texas to show the amount of flooding that hit the region as a result of Alberto, which has since weakened to a depression.
Satellite imagery shows massive haboob overtaking parts of Desert Southwest
Winds from strong to severe thunderstorms that impacted West Texas and New Mexico on Wednesday evening triggered a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, which was even visible from space.
Winds from strong to severe thunderstorms that impacted West Texas and New Mexico on Wednesday evening triggered a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, which was even visible from space.
New Smyrna Beach prepares for hurricane season
Morgan Parrish joins Jeane Franseen from New Smyrna Beach where officials are starting to prepare for flooding amid hurricane season. They will be meeting this morning to discuss new storm and draining findings.
Morgan Parrish joins Jeane Franseen from New Smyrna Beach where officials are starting to prepare for flooding amid hurricane season. They will be meeting this morning to discuss new storm and draining findings.
Summer solstice 2024 is here, which means so is summer
The first day of summer has arrived.
The first day of summer has arrived.
At least 2 dead, over 1,400 structures burned as New Mexico wildfires rage
The wildfires have scorched more than a combined 23,000 acres of tribal and government lands surrounding the village of Ruidoso in south-central New Mexico and the Mescalero Apache Reserve.
The wildfires have scorched more than a combined 23,000 acres of tribal and government lands surrounding the village of Ruidoso in south-central New Mexico and the Mescalero Apache Reserve.
Tropical storm Alberto bringing heaving rains to gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Alberto became the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season Wednesday, and as the system churned over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it blasted parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mexico with heavy rainfall, storm surge flooding and gusty winds. At last report from the National Hurricane Center, Alberto was a minimal tropical storm with winds mainly around 40 mph. However, its influence stretched hundreds of miles.
Tropical Storm Alberto became the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season Wednesday, and as the system churned over the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it blasted parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mexico with heavy rainfall, storm surge flooding and gusty winds. At last report from the National Hurricane Center, Alberto was a minimal tropical storm with winds mainly around 40 mph. However, its influence stretched hundreds of miles.
Why does the US have the most tornadoes?
Tornadoes can happen almost anywhere in the world but the U.S. specifically is a hotbed for tornadic activity.
Tornadoes can happen almost anywhere in the world but the U.S. specifically is a hotbed for tornadic activity.
Tropical Storm Alberto forms in Gulf
Tropical Storm Alberto has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the first named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Michael Brennan at the National Hurricane Center joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow with the latest track.
Tropical Storm Alberto has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the first named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Michael Brennan at the National Hurricane Center joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow with the latest track.
Tropical storm Alberto forms in Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Alberto formed on Wednesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast to be a busy hurricane season. Alberto was located 185 miles (about 300 kilometers) east of Tampico, Mexico and 295 miles (about 480 kilometers) south-southeast of Brownsville, Texas.
Tropical Storm Alberto formed on Wednesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast to be a busy hurricane season. Alberto was located 185 miles (about 300 kilometers) east of Tampico, Mexico and 295 miles (about 480 kilometers) south-southeast of Brownsville, Texas.
Texas braces for heavy flooding along Gulf Coast
Shelby Rose joins Jeane Franseen to discuss the flooding along the Texas Gulf Coast. As the tropical system brews, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he's directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness level.
Shelby Rose joins Jeane Franseen to discuss the flooding along the Texas Gulf Coast. As the tropical system brews, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he's directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness level.