Weather

Powerful Storm Slams Florida Panhandle and Alabama, Knocking Out Power to Hundreds of Thousands as Emergency Crews Mobilize Destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and widespread electrical failures have battered communities along the northern Gulf Coast, with emergency officials preparing for rescue operations and a potentially extensive recovery effort. FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA — A powerful storm

King Tides Flood South Florida South Florida is facing another round of King Tide flooding, with unusually high water levels inundating streets, homes and businesses across coastal communities and leaving some residents dealing with damage they say they cannot afford to keep repairing. Flooding has affected parts of the region as King Tides push water

Staten Island Man Survives Lightning Strike Thomas Fahmy was walking through Staten Island when lightning suddenly struck him, sending him crashing to the ground. A nearby surveillance camera captured the extraordinary moment, offering a rare glimpse of what a lightning strike can look like when it happens directly to a person. Fahmy was walking along

Deadly Grand Canyon Flash Flood A desperate search and rescue operation is underway at Grand Canyon National Park after a powerful flash flood killed one person and left at least 14 others potentially missing or unaccounted for, according to officials. The flash flood swept through the bottom of the Grand Canyon over the weekend, sending

State Farm’s “Good Neighbor” Reckoning: Internal Records Fuel Allegations of a Billion Dollar Strategy to Slash Homeowner Claims For generations, State Farm sold Americans something more valuable than an insurance policy: trust. The company’s famous “Like a good neighbor” advertising campaign helped build one of the most recognizable financial brands in the United States around

Nevada Fires A fast-moving wildfire in western Nevada has triggered a state of emergency and widespread evacuations near Reno, while extreme heat continues to grip large parts of the United States for a second consecutive week. Fire crews are battling rapidly changing conditions in the Reno area as a wildfire spreads through dry vegetation and

Hurricane Lala Pummels Hawaii, Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii over the weekend, unleashing torrential rain, powerful winds and catastrophic flooding across the islands while leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without electricity and damaging or destroying homes. Lala, which strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane before passing south of Hawaii’s Big Island, was later downgraded

Storm Batters Midwest Tornadoes A powerful derecho swept across the Midwest this week, unleashing destructive winds, tornadoes, flash flooding and widespread power outages as communities across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio faced dangerous conditions. A fast moving and unusually intense storm system battered the Midwest on Tuesday, August 11, bringing what forecasters described as life threatening

It is as Hot as It Has Ever Been in Modern History… But no, no, no to A/C France is enduring one of the most punishing summers in its modern history as an unrelenting heatwave continues to bake much of the country, pushing temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38-40°C) across many regions. What was

Tropical Storm Arthur 2026 Tropical Storm Arthur officially formed Wednesday near the Texas Gulf Coast, becoming the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season and bringing a growing threat of flash flooding, heavy rainfall, and strong winds across portions of Texas, Louisiana, and the central Gulf Coast. The storm developed from a broad

Quiet Hurricane Season The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, and forecasters are predicting a quieter than normal year. While that may sound reassuring for residents across Florida and the Gulf Coast, hurricane experts are emphasizing a critical reality: seasonal forecasts do not determine who gets hit. A single powerful storm can

Deadly Avalanche Leaves 8 Dead A powerful avalanche near Lake Tahoe has left eight people dead and at least one skier missing, as rescue crews continue combing through deep snow and unstable terrain in what authorities describe as extremely dangerous conditions. The slide occurred when a snow-packed mountainside gave way, trapping a group of 15

Epic Winter Storm to Slam Up to 35 States as Arctic Cold and Ice Spread South ORLANDO, Fla. — After rare snowfall and freezing temperatures stunned parts of Florida earlier this winter, forecasters are now warning that another powerful and potentially historic winter storm will sweep across large portions of the United States beginning late

Chilly Weather in South Florida South Florida is experiencing a rare and unseasonably cold spell, bringing temperatures far below the region’s usual winter averages. Cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach have seen highs struggle to reach the mid-60s, with overnight lows dropping into the 40s and low 50s. For many residents, accustomed

Extreme Cold Pushes Deep Into the Country A mass of frigid Arctic air has pushed south from Canada, driving temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below seasonal norms across large parts of the United States. Cities throughout the Midwest, Plains and Northeast are experiencing some of the coldest air of the season, with daytime highs struggling

2025 Hurricane Season The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially closed, and the story it leaves behind is one of sharp contrasts. While forecasters entered the year warning of the potential for an extremely active season due to record-warm ocean temperatures, the final tally landed in the “above average” category without becoming historically destructive. What

The Viral Hoax As Hurricane Melissa moved across the Caribbean this week, social media platforms were flooded with dramatic and entirely fake videos of destruction. One of the most widely shared clips showed what appeared to be four sharks swimming in a hotel pool in Jamaica, supposedly swept in by storm surge flooding. Another video,

South Florida Organizations Assist Hurricane Melissa As Hurricane Melissa intensifies into a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of up to 175 mph, South Florida organizations are rapidly mobilizing to provide aid to Jamaica, which is expected to face catastrophic impacts. The storm’s slow movement and powerful winds are anticipated to bring life-threatening flash floods,

Hurricane Melissa The Caribbean island of Jamaica is bracing for what forecasters are calling the most powerful hurricane in its recorded history. Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm and is expected to make landfall as early as Tuesday, bringing catastrophic winds, flooding, and storm surge across much of the island. The

Tropical Storm Melissa Forms in Caribbean as Forecasters Monitor Uncertain Path Tropical Storm Melissa has officially formed in the Caribbean, becoming the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) based in Miami. While Tropical Storm Melissa currently poses no immediate threat to Florida, forecasters are closely