Hurricane Lee restrengthens to major hurricane with dangerous surf arriving to eastern US beaches Sunday
The latest analysis shows Lee has sustained wind speeds of around 120 mph, making the storm a Category 3, as it slowly churns in the southwestern Atlantic ocean.
The latest analysis shows Lee has sustained wind speeds of around 120 mph, making the storm a Category 3, as it slowly churns in the southwestern Atlantic ocean.
Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.
Hurricane Lee maintains strength with coastal impacts arriving to eastern US beaches Sunday
The latest analysis shows Lee has sustained wind speeds of around 115 mph, making the storm a Category 3.
The latest analysis shows Lee has sustained wind speeds of around 115 mph, making the storm a Category 3.
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.
Watch: Lee's monstrous eyewall captured by Hurricane Hunters in electric video
Hurricane Hunter footage from the eye of Hurricane Lee shows the surreal scene of massive storm clouds towering around a calm eye amid darkness.
Hurricane Hunter footage from the eye of Hurricane Lee shows the surreal scene of massive storm clouds towering around a calm eye amid darkness.
Hurricane Hunters fly into monster Hurricane Lee
Hurricane Lee could remain a Category 4 or Category 5 storm for another week. The path of the storm's center is still uncertain, making Hurricane Hunter data critically important in the hours and days ahead. Hurricane Hunter Lt. Col. Mark Withee, navigator for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron joins FOX Weather from St. Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean.
Hurricane Lee could remain a Category 4 or Category 5 storm for another week. The path of the storm's center is still uncertain, making Hurricane Hunter data critically important in the hours and days ahead. Hurricane Hunter Lt. Col. Mark Withee, navigator for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron joins FOX Weather from St. Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean.
Hurricane Hunters capture Hurricane Lee's eye during rapid intensification
Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron?s hurricane hunters took a flight Thursday night inside the eye of Category 5 Hurricane Lee.
Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron?s hurricane hunters took a flight Thursday night inside the eye of Category 5 Hurricane Lee.
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 rapidly intensifies to extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it barrels through the Atlantic
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status on Thursday evening.
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status on Thursday evening.
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
Hurricane Lee forms, expected to rapidly intensify into 'extremely dangerous' major storm by weekend
Hurricane Lee continues to gain strength as it churns west in the Atlantic Ocean, forecast to reach at least Category 4 strength by the weekend as it brushes past the northern Leeward Islands.
Hurricane Lee continues to gain strength as it churns west in the Atlantic Ocean, forecast to reach at least Category 4 strength by the weekend as it brushes past the northern Leeward Islands.
Flesh-eating bacteria may be in Hurricane Idalia flood waters
One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.
One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.
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.
Tropical Storm Lee powers up
Lee is in a very favorable environment for additional development and is forecast to become the season's next major hurricane within days.
Lee is in a very favorable environment for additional development and is forecast to become the season's next major hurricane within days.
Information theft on the rise. People are especially vulnerable after natural disasters
Scammers may pretend to be from a utility company or the Federal Emergency Management Agency and ask an unsuspecting person to "verify information."
Scammers may pretend to be from a utility company or the Federal Emergency Management Agency and ask an unsuspecting person to "verify information."
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
Tropical Storm Lee to become major hurricane
LiveNOW from FOX's Lexie Petrovic speaks with Adam Klotz from Fox Weather as we track Tropical Storm Lee as it continues to strengthen in the Atlantic.
LiveNOW from FOX's Lexie Petrovic speaks with Adam Klotz from Fox Weather as we track Tropical Storm Lee as it continues to strengthen in the Atlantic.
How much flood water does it take to damage a car? Does it matter if it is salt or fresh?
Between hurricanes, record rains and king tides; Americans have been driving through a lot of flooding and puddles. All that water takes toll on your car.
Between hurricanes, record rains and king tides; Americans have been driving through a lot of flooding and puddles. All that water takes toll on your car.
How floodwater affects different vehicles
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida last week, and hundreds of vehicles were damaged by flooding. Lauren Fix from the Car Coach explains the hidden dangers saltwater flooding can have on your vehicle.
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida last week, and hundreds of vehicles were damaged by flooding. Lauren Fix from the Car Coach explains the hidden dangers saltwater flooding can have on your vehicle.
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.