Florida tornadoes and severe weather: How to prepare and what to do
The FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Sunday, March 16, as a Storm Alert Day due to the potential for severe weather, strong thunderstorms and tornadoes. With tornadoes being one of the main weather impacts, here's how you can prepare and what you can do to ensure both you and your family stay safe.
The FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Sunday, March 16, as a Storm Alert Day due to the potential for severe weather, strong thunderstorms and tornadoes. With tornadoes being one of the main weather impacts, here's how you can prepare and what you can do to ensure both you and your family stay safe.
Oklahoma wildfires fueled by high winds, dry weather; 3 killed in Texas dust storm
High winds and dry weather fueled wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas, with winds so strong they toppled several semis.
High winds and dry weather fueled wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas, with winds so strong they toppled several semis.
$33T worth of US homes at 'major' risk of flood, wind or fire
New data finds $33 trillion in U.S. homes are at a major risk from fire, flood and wind. These metro areas face the highest-valued properties at risk.
New data finds $33 trillion in U.S. homes are at a major risk from fire, flood and wind. These metro areas face the highest-valued properties at risk.
Severe weather expected this weekend in Florida: Timeline, Orlando forecast, impacts
Severe weather is expected across the United States Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Florida could see severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and the possible tornadoes on Sunday. Here's the latest weather forecast and timeline for Orlando and Central Florida.
Severe weather is expected across the United States Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Florida could see severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and the possible tornadoes on Sunday. Here's the latest weather forecast and timeline for Orlando and Central Florida.
Severe weather threat this weekend in Florida: Timeline, Orlando forecast, impacts
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 extends into north and central Florida.
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 extends into north and central Florida.
Pico Rivera tornado confirmed by NWS as storm leaves homes damaged, knocks down trees
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down in Pico Rivera overnight.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado touched down in Pico Rivera overnight.
Daughter reunites with 94-year-old blind father who survived Seminole County tornado
A 94-year-old blind man lost a large portion of his roof in Monday’s EF2 tornado.
A 94-year-old blind man lost a large portion of his roof in Monday’s EF2 tornado.
Home security camera captures EF-2 tornado ripping through Longwood neighborhood
A powerful tornado was caught on a home security camera Monday morning as it ripped through a Longwood neighborhood.
A powerful tornado was caught on a home security camera Monday morning as it ripped through a Longwood neighborhood.
Path of EF2 tornado that hit Florida: see timeline, impacts to Seminole County
Here is the path of the EF2 tornado that touched down in Seminole County, Florida, causing significant damage in Longwood.
Here is the path of the EF2 tornado that touched down in Seminole County, Florida, causing significant damage in Longwood.
Video: EF2 tornado envelops van with woman trapped inside
Jeanicmar Rangel caught the moment an EF2 tornado passed over a Florida neighborhood. She was trapped inside her work van at the time.
Jeanicmar Rangel caught the moment an EF2 tornado passed over a Florida neighborhood. She was trapped inside her work van at the time.
Florida home collapses after tornado, severe thunderstorm hits Seminole County, officials
A confirmed tornado touched down Monday morning north of Orlando in Seminole County, knocking down trees and powerlines, as well as causing at least one home to collapse, officials said.
A confirmed tornado touched down Monday morning north of Orlando in Seminole County, knocking down trees and powerlines, as well as causing at least one home to collapse, officials said.
First significant tornado in over 25 years hits Lake Mary
An EF2 tornado with peak winds of 115 mph touched down in Seminole County on Monday morning, crossing over the FOX 35 News studios as severe storms swept through Central Florida.
An EF2 tornado with peak winds of 115 mph touched down in Seminole County on Monday morning, crossing over the FOX 35 News studios as severe storms swept through Central Florida.
EF2 tornado hits FOX 35 Orlando TV station, damages nearby homes
Severe thunderstorms prompted several severe tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings throughout Central Florida earlier Monday morning, including at least one confirmed tornado in Lake Mary. Here's what you need to know.
Severe thunderstorms prompted several severe tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings throughout Central Florida earlier Monday morning, including at least one confirmed tornado in Lake Mary. Here's what you need to know.
Central Florida power outages: Severe storms sweep through Central Florida, tornado hits Seminole County
Severe storms swept through Central Florida on Monday, bringing widespread impacts. A radar-confirmed tornado tore through Lake Mary and Longwood in Seminole County earlier in the morning. The EF-2 tornado left a path of destruction over a roughly four-mile path.
Severe storms swept through Central Florida on Monday, bringing widespread impacts. A radar-confirmed tornado tore through Lake Mary and Longwood in Seminole County earlier in the morning. The EF-2 tornado left a path of destruction over a roughly four-mile path.
Video: Tornado crosses over FOX 35 Studios in Lake Mary, Florida
An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, crossing over the FOX 35 News studios in Lake Mary, as fast-moving severe storms pushed across Central Florida on Monday morning.
An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, crossing over the FOX 35 News studios in Lake Mary, as fast-moving severe storms pushed across Central Florida on Monday morning.
Lake Mary tornado damage: Photos and videos
Reports of widespread damage are emerging across Seminole County after severe storms swept through the area, including a tornado that touched down in Lake Mary on Monday morning.
Reports of widespread damage are emerging across Seminole County after severe storms swept through the area, including a tornado that touched down in Lake Mary on Monday morning.
Video: Tornado flips semi-truck with man, dog inside in Florida
A confirmed tornado touched down early Monday morning north of Orlando, Florida, in Seminole County, according to the National Weather Service.
A confirmed tornado touched down early Monday morning north of Orlando, Florida, in Seminole County, according to the National Weather Service.
US stops sharing global air quality data, raising concerns among scientists
The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.
The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.
Alaska avalanche claims 3 backcountry skiers amid dangerous conditions
Avalanche danger remains considerable at Turnagain Pass, where this avalanche occurred about 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Three backcountry skiers are believed to be buried in 40 to 100 feet of snow.
Avalanche danger remains considerable at Turnagain Pass, where this avalanche occurred about 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Three backcountry skiers are believed to be buried in 40 to 100 feet of snow.
Heat alerts are getting new names this summer from National Weather Service
According to a statement from the NWS, alerts that use the wording "excessive heat" will be changed to "extreme heat."
According to a statement from the NWS, alerts that use the wording "excessive heat" will be changed to "extreme heat."