Victim ID'd in deadly lightning strike at Florida beach that killed 1, hurt 3 others

A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.

Well-below average Atlantic 2026 hurricane season outlook
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On July 8, Colorado State University updated its Atlantic hurricane outlook for 2026, in which named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes have decreased. The university now predicts nine named storms, which is below the annual average of 14. 

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.

World Cup fans brace for weather phenomenon known as 'heat dome'

A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.

Tracking the Tropics: 20% chance of development. Will Bertha form?
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The National Hurricane Center has designated a low 20% chance for gradual tropical development off the Southeast U.S. coast over the next seven days.

Orlando Weather: Widespread showers and thunderstorms don't stop the heat

Central Florida is bracing for a stormy Saturday evening as widespread thunderstorms pack wind gusts up to 50 mph, frequent lightning and torrential downpours along the I-4 corridor through 9 p.m.

Potential tropical trouble looming for the Southeast ahead of July 4 holiday weekend

With July 4th just around the corner, eyes are turning to waters off the Southeastern coast for possible tropical development through the holiday weekend. 

Live updates: Severe storms spread across East Central Florida
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A wave of strong to severe thunderstorms is pushing across East Central Florida, triggering warnings across Orange, Osceola, and Brevard counties.

Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France

A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

Tropical Storm Arthur: First storm of 2026 hurricane season forms
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FOX 35's Brooks Garner joins Garrett Wymer live to break down the first Tropical Storm of this Atlantic Hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur forming in the Gulf, with little to no projected direct impacts on Florida.