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2 weeks after Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica is working hard to recover amid catastrophic destruction

The damage Hurricane Melissa left behind in Jamaica two weeks ago still grips the nation, as they remain in the thick of disaster relief and recovery.On Tuesday, Jamaican officials confirmed the death toll rose to 45 from the hurricane.Jamaican Officer of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Director General Alvin Gayle said on Wednesday that 15 people were still missing. CELEBRITIES STEP UP TO OFFER AID FOR JAMAICA'S RECOVERY EFFORTS AFTER HURRICANE MELISSAIn total, Gayle repo

Weather whiplash: Record high temperatures expected for 230 million Americans after early week polar plunge

After a pre-winter arctic blast set more than 70 record low temperatures across the eastern U.S. earlier this week, a major warmup is on the way, with parts of the Heartland expected to surpass the 80 degree mark by the weekend.FIRST BIG FREEZE OF SEASON GRIPS EASTERN US, AS ARCTIC AIR AND SNOW REACH THE SOUTH71 record low temperatures were set on Tuesday, as a large dip in the jet stream allowed arctic air to spill south into the U.S. some three weeks before meteorological winter. Over 190 mill

Winter Storm Warning explained: What does it mean and when is it issued?

With the winter season upon us, winter weather warnings are bound to arise. The primary goal of a weather event warning is to help keep residents safe during a winter storm. HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThe National Weather Service (NWS) has created a set list of criteria for when they issue a Winter Storm Warning.According to the NWS, a Winter Storm Warning indicates that conditions pose a threat to life or property. It is highly likely that a winter storm will produce heavy snow, sleet, freezing ra

First big freeze of season grips Eastern US, as arctic air and snow reach the South

More than 190 million Americans woke up to an arctic blast Tuesday, with most people seeing temperatures 15–25 degrees below average from the Plains across the eastern half of the U.S., including the South, which set numerous record low temperatures.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERA large dip in the jet stream has ushered in polar air from Canada, some three weeks before the start of meteorological winter. Communities around the eastern Great Lakes in the Midwest and Northeast dealt with powerful lake-e

SPC MD 2204

MD 2204 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR NORTHEAST IL...NORTHWEST IN...AND WESTERN LOWER MI Mesoscale Discussion 2204NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0847 AM CST Mon Nov 10 2025Areas affected...northeast IL...northwest IN...and western Lower MIConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 101447Z - 101945ZSUMMARY...Brief periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow mayimpact southeastern Lake Michigan vicinity through the day as thesnow back shift east/southeast.DISCUSSION...A band of lake effect snow is o

Search underway for West Virginia miner trapped in flooded mine

NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. – Rescue operations are underway in central West Virginia after a miner was trapped Saturday afternoon, when officials said the crew struck a pocket of water that caused the mine to flood.Three other miners were rescued Saturday, according to Nicholas County Commissioner Garrett Cole.HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERThe Commissioner said the crew hit an "unknown pocket of water" that quickly flooded the section of the Rolling Thunder Mine where the miners were working.Gov. Patrick

Bryan Norcross: Reflecting on hurricane season 2025

Updated as of 9:30 AM E.T. on Monday, November 10 Further tropical development is unlikely this hurricane season. A wintertime weather pattern has settled over the Gulf, the Caribbean, and the tropical Atlantic. Hostile upper-level winds and dry air blanket the tropical zone.A fluke tropical storm can theoretically develop at any time during the year, and there’s at least one in the record book in every month. But the odds are high that we'll get through November without any development.NOAA's C

SPC MD 2202

MD 2202 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR NORTHWESTERN INDIANA AND NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS Mesoscale Discussion 2202NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0955 PM CST Sun Nov 09 2025Areas affected...Northwestern Indiana and northeastern IllinoisConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 100355Z - 100900ZSUMMARY...An intense lake effect snow band will drift slowlysouth-southwestward across northwestern Indiana and northeasternIllinois through the early morning hours. Heavy snowfall rates of 2+inches/hour are expec

Lake-effect snowstorm tracker: Live radar, winter alerts, snow forecast, power outages and flight delays

A lake-effect snowstorm is moving into the Chicago area, bringing heavy snow and wind to the Great Lakes. Some areas could see 1–2 feet of snow, bringing the first signs of what will be an impactful La Niña winter to come. INTENSE LAKE-EFFECT SNOWSTORM TARGETS GREAT LAKES WITH UP TO 2-FEET AS WINTER STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR CHICAGOThe National Weather Service has warned of "dangerous to impossible travel conditions due to intense lake-effect snow" that will cripple travel from greatly reduced vi

Over 170 million Americans brace for big freeze sending temperatures near record lows as far south as Florida

Over 100 million Americans from Boston to Tampa, will get an early taste of winter this week, thanks to a sweeping cold front that will bring the coldest air of the season starting Sunday and lasting into next week.The bizarre, big chill will bring frosty temperatures that span across a majority of the continental US, with areas in the Southeast seeing possible record low temperatures next week. WHAT DOES LA NIÑA MEAN FOR SNOW ACROSS AMERICA THIS WINTER?Even Tallahassee, Florida is forecast to r

La Niña winter kicks off early with up to 2-feet of lake-effect snow possible across the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are in for a winter wonderland weekend as lake-effect snow makes its way to the region. Some areas could see 1–2 feet of snow, bringing the first signs of a La Niña winter.A fast-moving area of low pressure which brought snow to the Dakotas on Saturday morning, is now moving toward the Great Lakes and the Northeast, according to the FOX Forecast Center.HOW LA NIÑA, POLAR VORTEX WINDS COULD FUEL A FAST-START TO BRUTAL WINTER FOR PARTS OF THE USFor some parts of the Great Lakes and

At least 5 killed after tornado tears through Southern Brazil

PARANÁ, Brazil– A tornado ripped through Southern Brazil on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring 432 others.According to the Paraná State Government, four deaths occurred in Rio Bonito do Iguaçu and one happened in Guarapuava. The tornado collapsed structures, leaving people trapped, the government said. NIGHTTIME TORNADOES: HOW YOU CAN STAY SAFE FROM DANGEROUS, NOCTURNAL TWISTERSSearch and rescue of the collapsed buildings was still ongoing Saturday. The government said the Militar

SPC Tornado Watch 635

WW 635 TORNADO AL KY TN 072125Z - 080400Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 635NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK325 PM CST Fri Nov 7 2025The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a* Tornado Watch for portions of Northern Alabama South-Central Kentucky Middle into Eastern Tennessee* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 325 PM until 1000 PM CST.* Primary threats include... A couple tornadoes possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph po

How La Niña, Polar Vortex winds could fuel a fast-start to brutal winter for parts of the US

Next week's pre-winter arctic plunge might be a sign of things to come for the Eastern U.S., as several key weather patterns will converge to bring early bone-chilling cold and potentially more snowstorms to the region.FIRST TASTE OF LA NIÑA WINTER AHEAD WITH BIG FREEZE AND SNOW ON THE WAY FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANSAccording to the FOX Forecast Center, two weather patterns, La Niña and an easterly Quasi-Biennial Oscillation, will allow more rounds of arctic air that is typically trapped high abov

US Coast Guard rescues 5 from sinking boat off popular North Carolina vacation spot

CAPE HATTERAS, N.C.– Five people were rescued from a sinking sailboat off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, on Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard said watchstanders received a distress call from the crew of the sailboat roughly 260 miles offshore, saying the boat was taking on water.On the call, the crew advised that all five people aboard were abandoning ship for a life raft. EXPERIENCED HUNTER GOES MISSING IN OREGON NATIONAL FORESTThe Coast Guard diverted a ship and launched an aircraft

Brewing severe storms threaten more than 20 million in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys ahead of winter chill

NASHVILLE, TN – As the second severe weather season gets underway, storms are expected to develop across parts of Tennessee and the Ohio Valleys on Friday. More than 20 million Americans from Mobile, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky are under the risk of severe storms as gulf moisture is expected to clash with a cold front ahead of the invasion of potentially freezing temperatures next week. A cold front trailing an area of low pressure that is expected to develop by Friday will extend south into

First taste of La Niña winter ahead with big freeze and snow on the way for millions of Americans

The first real glimpse of winter is coming for millions of Americans next week as temperatures drop and a chance for snow rolls in. An area of low pressure is expected to move out of Canada as the weekend approaches, ushering in the first taste of a La Niña winter for much of the U.S., according to the FOX Forecast Center. The La Niña pattern signifies colder temperatures and also tends to bring more frequent Nor'easters along the Eastern Seaboard, which has already seen several coastal storms t

5 of the most impactful November hurricanes in Atlantic history

Though November hurricanes are far less common, that doesn't mean they don't exist in the Atlantic basin. Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30 for a reason – treacherous storms can and have happened. Since 1950, November has produced 51 named storms and 27 hurricanes, six of which strengthened into major hurricanes.Hurricane Nicole made landfall in Vero Beach, Florida on Nov. 10, 2022 as a Category 1 hurricane, hitting the Sunshine State a little over a month after Hurricane Ian wreaked a path

Fierce winds to whip across the Great Lakes as series of fast-moving storms sweep through northern states

BUFFALO, N.Y. – More than 60 million Americans throughout the Northeast are under High Wind Alerts, as a series of fast-moving storms begin to sweep across the Great Lakes.Wind gusts of 55 mph, strong enough to take down powerlines, are possible through Thursday morning across New York, including New York City, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and parts of New England.WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HIGH WIND WARNINGSWhile no single system will bring a complete washout, the FOX Forecast Center said

Blast of arctic air invades Upper Midwest and Northeast next week, bringing early winter preview for millions

An early winter preview is forecast for the Upper Midwest, the Ohio Valley and the Northeast next week, as a strong dip in the polar jet stream is expected to plunge temperatures anywhere from 10-20 degrees below average for more than 200 million Americans.The colder conditions will also create the potential for light to moderate snow across that region beginning Sunday, the first of the season for many.WHAT IS THE JET STREAM?A strong area of low pressure will usher in the coldest air of the sea