Severe weather hitting Florida this weekend
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Heavy rain, high gusty winds, and high tides are forecast to hit Florida this weekend. Rain will begin to intensify on Saturday night into Sunday morning. During this time, a few severe storms are possible with brief tornadoes and pockets of damaging winds.

Florida storm forces some weekend events to cancel or reschedule: Here's a running list

A handful of events and festivals have had to change their plans – some canceled and some rescheduled – as a strong low pressure storm in the Gulf of Mexico heads towards Florida, where it's expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, high tide, and the potential for flooding, erosion, and isolated tornadoes.

DeSantis activates Florida State Guard ahead of storm hitting Florida this weekend

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday activated the Florida State Guard to assist state, county, and local agencies ahead of a potent low-pressure, tropical storm-like system that is over the Gulf of Mexico and expected to impact the state this weekend.

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.

Record heat turning 'Ice Castles' showcase into puddles across Plains, Midwest and soon Northeast

Temperatures are 20-30 degrees above average for this time of year. The heat pushed opening back weeks for Utah and Minnesota parks. The entire warm pocket pushes east for the weekend.

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.

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.

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.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 22 to become Tropical Storm Vince in the Caribbean, NHC says

The National Hurricane Center will initiate advisories regarding Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty Two, which is located in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become a tropical depression over the next day or two.