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Watch: First responders perform swift water rescue, save two men and dog from river

HESPERIA, Calif. – Two men were left stranded after they tried to rescue a dog across a fast-moving river on Monday night in Hesperia, California.San Bernardino County Fire crews responded to a swift water rescue call on the Fork Mojave River. When units arrived, they found two adult males and a dog on the opposite side of the river.The two men had crossed the river to reach a dog that was trapped in a canyon and cut off by the fast-moving river.According to San Bernardino County Fire, the river

Rounds of snow to stretch from Four Corners to the Great Lakes, triggering Winter Weather Alerts

A pair of cross-country storms developing in the Four Corners and moving into the Midwest are likely to bring moderate to heavy snow from the Southwest to the Great Lakes from Wednesday through Sunday.The first storm system will arrive on Wednesday, bringing rain and snow to higher terrain across the Four Corners and Midwest, followed by a second developing on its heels Friday that will dump more snow across the Rockies, expanding across the Midwest and Great Lakes into the weekend.SEVERE STORM

Severe storm threat eyes millions across Southeast, Deep South from powerful cross-country storms

Back-to-back cross-country storms are expected to bring heavy rain to millions east of the Mississippi River, the first of which begins Thursday, bringing a severe weather threat to parts of the central U.S. and Deep South, while the potential for flash flooding develops across the Tennessee Valley on Friday.ROUNDS OF SNOW TO STRETCH FROM FOUR CORNERS TO THE GREAT LAKES, TRIGGERING WINTER WEATHER ALERTSThe first storm is expected to develop in the Southwest on Wednesday and bring a blanket of st

Recounting the heartbreaking loss caused by the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires 1 year later

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif.– It's been a year since the Palisades and Eaton wildfires started on Jan. 7, 2025 in Los Angeles County. The fires caused extensive trails of devastation, leaving 31 people dead and 18,000 buildings damaged or destroyed.The Palisades Fire started on Jan. 1, 2025 with an open flame in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Firefighters were able to suppress the flames above ground, but it continued burning underground.DRONE VIDEO CAPTURES MALIBU'S APOCALYPTIC

Feet of snowfall possible in the Cascades as storms and colder air impact the Pacific Northwest

The Cascades could see feet of snow accumulation as multiple storms and colder air move into the area through Thursday.Colder temperatures are coming behind a system across the Pacific Northwest and will allow for feet of snow to accumulate across the Cascade Mountains, according to the FOX Forecast Center.PAIR OF CROSS-COUNTRY STORMS TO BRING RAIN, SNOW AND SEVERE WEATHER THREAT TO MILLIONS BY LATE WEEKPeriods of heavy rain are possible near the coast, but rain totals should be much lower compa

Watch: Streets of Paris transformed into downhill ski slope as snow blankets the French capital

PARIS, FRANCE – Ski enthusiasts in Paris didn't have to travel to the French Alps to enjoy some skiing thanks to a notable winter storm that transformed streets into snow-covered slopes on Jan. 5.According to Meteo France, Monday's snowstorm brought accumulations of 5 cm (1.97 inches) to Paris, coupled with a cold front that has delivered some of the coldest temperatures to France in the last eight years.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThe Parisian powder day brought hosts of people outside to enjoy the

Hundreds of flights canceled in Amsterdam due to extreme winter weather

AMSTERDAM – Thousands of flights have been disrupted since the start of January in Amsterdam as Europe is lashed with heavy snow and strong winds.According to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, severe winter weather has strained runway operations and aircraft de-icing efforts at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.The airline announced on Tuesday that 600 flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol would be canceled for Wednesday.WHAT TO DO IF YOUR FLIGHT IS CANCELED"By making this decision now, we can provide our pass

See It: Snow blankets Hawaii volcanoes as Kona Low triggers Winter Storm Warnings

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii – Snow coated the roads on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on Hawaii's Big Island Monday, as a storm known as a Kona Low dumped inches of snow across higher elevations.WHAT IS A KONA LOW?The peak of Mauna Kea is the highest point in Hawaii at more than 13,000 feet above sea level.Other video shot from the Mauna Kea Science Reserve showed blinding driving conditions, as crews made their way down the volcano.The Science Reserve, which is managed by the Universit

Snowmobiler dies following avalanche in California

TRUCKEE, Calif. – A snowmobiler lost his life on Monday when an avalanche occurred in Truckee, California.A 911 call was received by the Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center at 2:19pm PT as a transfer call from Washoe County's 911 center. The caller reported a possible avalanche that unfolded among a group of snowmobilers, with one unaccounted for. DANGERS OF AVALANCHES, AND WHAT TO DO IF AN AVALANCHE IS COMING AT YOUThe Nevada County Sheriff's Office was dispatched in partnership with Truckee

Back-to-back storms expected to bring snow and ice to the Northern U.S.

Starting early this week, a clipper system is expected to move through New England, bringing yet another round of snow to parts of the northern U.S. that have already had their fill so far this winter.Light snow is expected to fall across much of the Northeast, including upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire, before moving into Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, according to the FOX Forecast Center.FIRST CROSS-COUNTRY STORM OF 2026 TO BRING RAIN, SNOW AND SEVERE WEATHER THREAT TO

Winter Storm Warning issued in Hawaii as Kona Low slams state with brewing flood threat, snow

Active winter weather is strengthening across Hawaii as a powerful, cold low-pressure system develops through early Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and winter conditions.The low-pressure system, known as a Kona low, is currently located north of Hawaii and is drifting south of the state while an active associated rainband continues to grow, causing dangerous weather across the islands.WHAT IS A KONA LOW?So far, low-level winds are merging over O'ahu and Maui County, and a few thunde

Renewed storm threat expected to move in by end of week could bring rain, hail and snow to U.S.

After a reasonably quiet start to the weather world in 2026 for much of the U.S., an end-of-the-week storm could bring colder temperatures, rain and even snow to some areas.A developing storm from the Western U.S. could impact most of the country by the end of the week.MAN DIES IN CALIFORNIA AFTER BEING SWEPT AWAY INTO CREEK DURING FLOODING, TORRENTIAL RAINThe renewed weather threat will begin on Thursday and last until Saturday, according to the FOX Forecast Center. Conditions kick off in the S

Why did the sky turn pink during a recent winter storm in Iowa?

IOWA — Yes, parts of Iowa really did see a bright pink sky during a winter storm last week. Let's talk about why the special phenomenon occurred.The FOX Forecast Center said the main reason the sky can appear pink during a snowstorm has to do with how different wavelengths of light behave.Blueish colors have much shorter wavelengths, while colors like pink, red and orange have longer wavelengths.AURORA LIGHTS COLOR SKY BARBIE PINK ABOVE OTTAWADuring sunrise or sunset, sunlight has to travel thro

Record highs possible as millions experience surge in winter warmth across Southern Plains to Mid-Atlantic

Heat is on the rise once again, with more than 240 million Americans facing temperatures 20 to 30 degrees above average this week.A strong ridge of high pressure over the Plains is expected to challenge more than 60 record-high temperatures as it pushes heat from the Southern Plains into the Southeast, Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic by Friday.As the high-pressure system pumps warmth over the Central Plains, higher temperatures will persist and become more widespread across the South and East by mi

Man dies in California after being swept away into creek during flooding, torrential rain

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A man has died after being swept away during flooding on the West Coast this weekend, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.Multiple public safety agencies responded to a storm-related water rescue on North San Marcos Road in Santa Barbara, California, just before noon on Saturday.Family members called police to report that a man had been swept into Maria Ygnacio Creek, and after an extensive and coordinated search, crews were able to locate the man aroun

SPC MD 5

MD 0005 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN ALABAMA...SOUTHERN GEORGIA...FLORIDA PANHANDLE AND NORTHERN FLORIDA PENINSULA Mesoscale Discussion 0005NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1152 AM CST Sat Jan 03 2026Areas affected...portions of southern Alabama...southernGeorgia...Florida Panhandle and northern Florida PeninsulaConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 031752Z - 031945ZProbability of Watch Issuance...20 percentSUMMARY...Marginal ris

SPC MD 3

MD 0003 CONCERNING FREEZING RAIN FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL NE Mesoscale Discussion 0003NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1234 PM CST Fri Jan 02 2026Areas affected...Parts of central NEConcerning...Freezing rain Valid 021834Z - 022230ZSUMMARY...Freezing rain may continue through the afternoon, and mayoccasionally mix with sleet. Modest ice accretion is possible.DISCUSSION...Precipitation has gradually increased in coveragethrough the morning across western/central NE, in association withmidl

See it: Drone video captures glittering lava oozing from fissure on Italy's Mount Etna volcano

CATANIA, Italy– Drone video from New Year's Day shows lava hissing as it spills from a fissure on Mount Etna in Italy. The video, taken near Valle del Bove, shows the bright red and orange lava popping as it cascades down the volcano. The lava lit up the night, creating a beautiful spectacle. A YEAR IN REVIEW: THE MOST DRAMATIC VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS IN 2025In a wide camera shot, a city's lights glow in the background as the red lava illuminates the otherwise dark mountainside of Etna. The sound of

Back-to-back storms slam West Coast, bringing heavy rain, extended flash flood threat

The West Coast from California up into the Pacific Northwest is seeing an active weather pattern filled with back-to-back storms to start off the year. Beginning Friday, rain will stretch from northern California into Oregon, with snow throughout higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Flooding is possible up and down the California coast through the weekend. This comes after rounds of flooding rain slammed southern California on New Year's Day. KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake recorded near popular Mexican tourist destination

RANCHO VIEJO, Mexico– A magnitude 6.5 earthquake was reported near Acapulco on Friday morning, a popular tourist destination in Mexico. The earthquake happened at 7:58 a.m. local time, roughly 2.5 miles north northwest of Rancho Viejo, Mexico, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The USGS said the earthquake was about 21.75 miles deep. Strong shaking was recorded in and around the epicenter of the earthquake, reaching Acapulco. It's unclear if the earthquake caused any damage to Rancho Viejo or Acapu