What is a nor’easter?
Snow is not a requirement for a nor’easter, you may be surprised to learn. Here's what's going on along the East Coast this weekend.
DC prepares for first winter storm in 2 years as powerful blizzard eyes Midwest next week
The snow may come down steady enough to even coat the ground and some untreated roadways in a few places. The winter wonderland portion of this storm is not expected to last long though here in D.C.
East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years
Within the last 50 years, there have been more than 400 earthquakes of 3.5 magnitude or greater recorded in eastern North America.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
SoCal beaches experience dangerous waves, flooding as evacuations ordered
Forecasters say waves as high as 40 feet are possible Thursday in some locations along the California coast, with another round of swells set to arrive Saturday.
Man rescued from San Diego cliffside hole after getting stuck for days
Storms and tides complicated efforts to free the man, who officials said may have been stuck for as long as three days, according to reports.
Buenos Aires music festival descends into chaos as storm rips apart stage
A violent storm wreaked havoc at the Fiesta Bresh music festival in Buenos Aires, causing chaos as heavy winds and rain tore apart a stage.
Infant tossed by Tennessee tornado found alive in downed tree
A 4-month old boy has survived after a tornado in Tennessee sucked him up from his family’s mobile home.
White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight
There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.
White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather
So far, the beginning of meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has been mild. Right now, there are no indications of arctic air invading the country, the FOX Forecast Center said. This situation has resulted in a substantial lack of snow for many major cities nationwide.
Storms cause damage in parts of Cobb County; expert explains science of the season
Storms that moved through our area overnight brought down dozens of trees in Cobb County. That same system brought deadly tornadoes to Tennessee.
Tornado outbreak in Tennessee kills 6 people, injures dozens
Dramatic video shows a Tennessee tornado cause explosions as it moves through the Nashville area. The tornado outbreak claimed six lives and injured nearly two dozen others.
Risk of severe storms overnight for metro Atlanta, North Georgia
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the risk for strong severe storms overnight Saturday and into early Sunday morning.
Tornado outbreak leaves behind damage in Tennessee, Kentucky
Supercell thunderstorms were one of many impacts from a large storm system that promised to produce snow, wind and heavy rainfall for portions of the eastern U.S.
2023 is now the warmest year in recorded history, scientists say
According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), 2023 has broken six monthly and two seasonal heat records.
World in 'deep trouble' with 2023 still on track to be hottest year ever recorded, UN leader warns
This year is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Thursday as world leaders gathered in Dubai for a global climate summit.
Alaska landslide destroys homes in wake of soaking atmospheric river; 3 dead
At least three people are dead as search and recovery crews continue to scour through debris from a landslide that impacted properties outside of Wrangell, Alaska, on Monday.
Most disruptive Thanksgiving travel could happen Tuesday thanks to powerful cross-country storm
A powerful storm impacting more than 30 states in the central and eastern U.S. will bring a variety of weather impacts as millions of Americans begin their Thanksgiving travel.
Thanksgiving travel faces challenges from budding cross-country storm
A storm that began off the West Coast and is expected to produce wet weather along its cross-country journey over the next several days with a severe weather risk.
El Nino slashes world blueberry crop leading to skyrocketing supermarket prices as holidays near
Record heat toasted much of South America, especially during the blueberry flowering season.