After summer's extreme weather, more people view climate change as a culprit, poll finds

A new poll found that most Americans believe they've personally felt the impact of climate change because of recent extreme weather, including a summer that brought dangerous heat for much of the country.

Tropical Storm Ophelia: NJ sees big waves
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New Jersey is one of the states feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia. FOX Weather's Jane Minar joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow from Manasquan, New Jersey with a look at some big waves.

NHC: Latest on Tropical Storm Ophelia
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) ? Residents in coastal North Carolina and Virginia braced for potential flooding after Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall near a North Carolina barrier island on Saturday morning, bringing rain, damaging winds and dangerous surges of water. The storm came ashore near Emerald Isle with near-hurricane-strength winds of 70 mph (113 kph) at around 6:15 a.m. but was expected to weaken as moves north Saturday and then shifts northeast on Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, noting that the maximum sustained winds had dropped to 50 mph (80 kph) by mid-morning.

Ophelia makes landfall, lashing mid-Atlantic
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EMERALD ISLE, N.C. ? Powerful Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall in North Carolina early Saturday morning at near-hurricane-force strength, lashing a large swath of the mid-Atlantic with blistering winds, heavy rains and dangerous storm surge. The center of Ophelia made landfall near Emerald Isle about 6:15 a.m. ET with maximum winds of about 70 mph, falling just short of reaching hurricane status, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). However, Ophelia's impacts stretch far beyond its center, with Tropical Storm Warnings covering 7 million people along the Eastern Seaboard as the storm bore down on communities east of Interstate 95.

Ophelia impacts couple's anniversary
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Tropical Storm Ophelia has made landfall near Emerald Isle, NC. FOX Weather's Brandy Campbell spoke to a couple who came down to celebrate their anniversary but was met by Tropical Storm Ophelia. As the storm continues to move across the East Coast we're tracking where the storm heads next, and if it will intensify along the way. Watch LiveNOW from FOX for the latest updates on Ophelia.

Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall

Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.

Billions exposed to harmful smoke pollution over past 2 decades, study says

On average, people were exposed to 9.9 days per year to some form of smoke pollution that could be potentially harmful to their health, the study said.

Tropical Storm Ophelia: New Jersey prepares
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Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed in the Atlantic and the storm is expected to bring dangerous winds and heavy rain to portions of the eastern U.S., including from North Carolina up through New Jersey. Mayor Patrick Rosenllo of North Wildwood, New Jersey joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss preparations.

Tropical Storm Ophelia: Rain & wind to hit U.S.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed in the Atlantic and the storm is expected to bring dangerous winds and heavy rain to portions of the eastern U.S., including from North Carolina up through New Jersey. Steven Pfaff, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wilmington joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the storm's path.

Lahaina residents brace for return to wildfire burn zone, unsure of what they'll find

Maui authorities will escort some people back into the areas devastated by the Lahaina fire, which killed at least 97 people and demolished thousands of buildings.

New tropical cyclone heads to the U.S.
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Another named storm is brewing in the U.S. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect from North Carolina to Delaware as a cyclone develops towards the East Coast, projected to bring strong winds and storm surge. For Football fans this could effect NFL and college games being played in the area.

Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common

A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.

Fall foliage 2023: Survey reveals top hidden gems to visit in the US

Mixbook, a photo book brand, surveyed 3,000 for their top hidden gems they want to visit to see fall foliage this year. Did yours make the list?

Brewing tropical storm threatens East Coast with strong winds, life-threatening storm surge

This system, currently dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen, is forecast to become Tropical Storm Ophelia as it approaches the coast of North Carolina late this week.

Fall foliage outlook 2023

Parts of New England and the Midwest could have a challenging year for fall foliage. A significant drought is impacting parts of the central U.S., and New England has seen several episodes of heavy rainfall, leading to flooding concerns. October is usually the peak sightseeing month.

Real or fake? How to spot weather images generated by AI

Artificial intelligence software creates very real looking images of natural phenomena, and is changing the way many of us look at social media posts.

Are viral weather photos real or AI?
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FOX Weather suggests ways to tell if weather photos that go viral are real or fake. And, photographer and storm chaser Paul Smith explains what AI is doing to his industry.

Autumnal equinox 2023: Fall officially begins this weekend

As fall officially begins, the 2023 autumnal equinox arrives on September 23, marking the transition from warmer weather in the Northern Hemisphere to the scenic beauty of fall foliage.