Northern Lights possible in Midwest, northern US on Labor Day

An eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.

Why fall should actually begin on September 1

Fall might not officially begin until Sept. 22 with the autumnal equinox, but meteorologists and climatologists actually consider Sept. 1 the beginning of autumn.

Meteorological fall vs. astronomical fall
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As meteorological fall gets underway on Sept. 1, FOX Weather meteorologists Michael Estime and Marissa Torres explain the differences between meteorological fall and astronomical fall, which doesn't begin until Sept. 22.

What are the worst times to travel home on Labor Day?

The Labor Day holiday weekend is coming to an end, and the last thing you want is to ruin that relaxed and refreshed feeling after taking one last summer vacation by getting stuck in heavy traffic on your way home.

Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season

Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.

How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina

Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.

Meteorologist's perspective on Hurricane Katrina
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The director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, Michael Brennan, Ph.D., tells LiveNOW from FOX's Christy Matino why Hurricane Katrina was so devastating, and what we've learned about forecasting since 2005.

Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods

Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.

Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005

On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.

Hurricane Katrina: Emotional Healing
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Twenty years ago, Jeff Gorter and his team arrived in New Orleans to provide psychological first aid and mental health support for those impacted by the storm. Today, he reflects on the emotional toll the devastation took on those helped, and himself

Hurricane Katrina: Rebuilding after the storm
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As LiveNOW continues our coverage of Hurricane Katrina, we wanted to share the story of Michael Hecht, the president and CEO of Greater New Orleans. In the days and months following the storm, he helped small business owners get back on their feet, and says rebuilding those small businesses still continues to this day.

Hurricane Katrina: Survivor stories
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Nikki Moon was with her friends when Hurricane Katrina hit the inn she was staying at. Moon shares her story and reflects on the tragedy two decades later. Join us for LiveNOW from FOX's special coverage on Friday, Aug. 29.

Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk

A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.

20 years later: A look back at Hurricane Katrina
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac interviews Louisiana State University physician, Dr. Matthew Giglia to reflect on Hurricane Katrina as tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the deadly storm.

FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster

Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.

Delays & Damage: Dust storm hits airport in Phoenix
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A massive dust storm, known as a haboob, overtook the Phoenix metropolitan area on Monday, leaving many without power, grounding flights and blinding drivers. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the dust storm with FOX 10 Phoenix's Lauren Clark.

Dangerous dust storm rolls through Phoenix, AZ
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A monsoon storm is rolling through the Valley on Monday afternoon, bringing a major dust storm, and heavy rain and wind. Coverage from FOX 10 Phoenix show the speed and strength of the haboob.