At least 16 dead as tornadoes, flooding ravage several states in central US

Life-threatening flooding and dangerous severe weather pummeled large swaths of the nation's heartland again Friday night for the third night in a row.

Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say

Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices critically understaffed, report warns

A new AP investigation reveals that nearly half of National Weather Service offices are facing critical staffing shortages, with experts warning the gaps could put lives at risk during severe weather season.

Millions facing severe weather threat today
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Nearly 50 million people across the country are staring down the threat or tornadoes and flash flooding today. This is part of the severe weather outbreak that has already killed at least seven people. FOX 35's Kailey Schuyler is live in a small town that was hit hard by the storms yesterday in Tennessee.

CSU predicts above-normal hurricane season
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It may not feel like it, but hurricane season is just around the corner. With only two months until the dreaded season, Angelie Nieves Jim?nez, a member of the Colorado State University forecasting team, joins FOX 35 to talk about the organizations' 2025 hurricane forecast that came out on Thursday.

2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season

Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.

What does a 100-year flood actually mean?

Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.

How to protect your vehicle from a hailstorm

The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates every year there are around a quarter of a million insurance claims for damage to vehicles from hail.

Orlando weather: Groundstop lifted at Orlando International Airport

Update (8 p.m.): A groundstop at Orlando International Airport has been lifted after thunderstorms moved through the area on Sunday, the FAA said. OIA – like other Florida airports – are experiencing flight delays. Passengers should check their flight status with their airline.

Orlando weather: Storm threat moves offshore

A system of showers and thunderstorms has moved mostly out of Central Florida and out into the Atlantic Ocean.

Central Florida Weather Impact Day on the way: What to know, how to prepare

Due to unsettled weather with a high chance of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Central Florida, the FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Sunday as a Weather Impact Day. 

Florida weather live updates: Flights delayed at major Florida airports

The severe storm threat for Central Florida is largely over, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team. Outside a random pop-up thunderstorm, even a strong one, the threat of tornadoes and hail has ended.

Orlando International Airport issues ground stop due to storms
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Flights to Orlando and Tampa were grounded around 2:30 p.m. Sunday due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). Flights from Orlando were delayed an average of 90 minutes, while flights from Tampa were delayed an average of 60 minutes and increasing.

Longwood residents brace for potential severe weather
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Central Florida is bracing for severe storms across the area. This is the last thing Seminole County residents want to hear, as it hasn't even been a week since storms whipped up a EF-2 tornado. Residents in Longwood are prepping ahead of the potential weather impacts.

Massive storm that fueled tornadoes, blizzard leaves 33 dead across US

A violent storm has killed at least 33 people across several states. The massive weather system brought tornadoes, dust storms and blizzard warnings to millions of people.

Florida severe weather threat: Timeline, forecast, live weather maps

There is the potential for severe weather across the southeastern parts of the United States over the next several days, including Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. On Sunday, that severe weather threat will extend into both north and Central Florida.