'Ring of fire' to ignite severe storm threats across northern, eastern U.S. as flood potential grows

Rounds of severe "ring of fire" storms are expected to increase threats across the northern and eastern United States, with an increasing flood risk for parts of the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle.

Tropical Storm Andrea: First storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season weakens to post-tropical cyclone

Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Tuesday in the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). By Tuesday evening, it had been downgraded to a remnant low.

Weather alert system helps keep golfers, swimmers at Evermore Orlando Resort safe during storms

Evermore Orlando Resort is enhancing guest safety with a high-tech inclement weather alert system designed to provide early warnings when lightning is detected near the 1,100-acre property.

Invest 90L could become short-lived tropical depression or storm, NHC says

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping a close eye on a disturbance in the central subtropical Atlantic Ocean that has a high chance of development as soon as later today.

NHC flags area of tropical interest in Central Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area of interest in the Atlantic Ocean for potential – right now, low chance – tropical development.

North Dakota tornadoes leave 3 dead, extensive damage

A tornado that swept through North Dakota left two men and a woman dead while also leaving thousands without power.

Florida faces rising heat, soaking rains as summer kicks off

Florida is staring down a higher-than-normal chance of both above-average temperatures and above-average rainfall through July, August and September, which means more heat and rain are coming at the same time.

Severe storms cause damage in MN, leave people dead in North Dakota

Severe storms in the region left three people dead in North Dakota with storm damage reported in the northern part of Minnesota.

Common myths about lightning, debunked: What experts say about staying safe during storms

As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service — say is fact or fiction when it comes to lightning safety.

Man struck by lightning at New Smyrna Beach, officials say

A man was struck by lightning while in ankle-deep water on Friday afternoon in New Smyrna Beach, officials say.

Is the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season about to explode, or will it continue to fizzle?

The 2025 tropical cyclone season is off to a slow start in most basins across the Northern Hemisphere - except for one - which could offer insight into what lies ahead for the Atlantic.

Tropical AM update: June 19, 2025
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.

Florida summer heatwave: No heat advisories so far this year. Here's why.

While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.

Hurricane Erik nears Mexico's southern coast
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Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall in the western portions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca or the eastern portion of the Mexican state of Gurrero on Thursday morning, and then continue inland over Mexico during the day.

Hurricane Erick becomes 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 as Mexico braces for destructive landfall

Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers.

Where are the hurricanes? 2025 season starts off quiet despite stormy outlook

The 2025 hurricane season has had an unusually quiet start, with no storms so far. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner explains why.

Florida’s lightning is louder, stronger and more dangerous this week: Here's why

Earlier this week, several homes across Central Florida were damaged or destroyed by lightning-sparked fires. Here's what we know about Florida’s lightning and why it's louder, stronger and more dangerous this week.

Protecting homes during summer storms
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Every year, nearly 25 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States. The Central Florida community has seen several of these strikes in the last few weeks, with two of them hitting and destroying homes. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks with an expert on lightning protection systems.