Hurricane Franklin forms in the Atlantic, could become major hurricane, NHC says

Tropical Storm Franklin strengthened into a hurricane on Saturday in the Atlantic, and could become a major hurricane next week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tracking Invest 93L: Florida on alert as tropical disturbance targets Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center said a system of showers and thunderstorms over the Caribbean is becoming better organized and is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico and will likely become a tropical depression on its way to Florida. Here is what we know.

Florida woman struck by lightning hours before Beyonce' concert in Tampa

An Orlando woman is out of the hospital and recovering after she was struck by lightning. Her husband shares an update on her recovery.

Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment

Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.

Disturbance in Pacific could become next tropical system in Gulf of Mexico in coming week

As the FOX 35 Storm Team has been monitoring three disturbances out in the Atlantic Ocean for a few days, there is now a new potential system adding to the activity.

Tropical Storm Hilary: What's closed, canceled across SoCal

Tropical Storm Hilary forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

Tropical Storm Franklin forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Franklin is the second storm to form in the Atlantic Sunday according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Emily forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Emily formed Saturday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to the National Hurricane Center.

When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?

California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.

Lighting safety: Here's how long you should wait to go outside after hearing thunder

A 12-year-old child and her mother are expected to survive after being hit by lightning on Monday afternoon. The young girl took the brunt of the strike, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, but the mother was knocked to the ground because of the power coming from the bolt.

Several dogs dead after flash floods devastate doggy day care in DC

Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area. 

Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history

Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.

Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins

The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.

Pictures of Maui fire damage 'will shock you,' Hawaii governor says

New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.