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.
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.
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.
As Tropical Storm Hilary weakens, desert and mountain towns dig out of mud
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
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 forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with local leaders, first responders as Tropical Storm Hilary hits state
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary pounds California and Mexico, flooding roads and trapping cars
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.
Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.
Excessive Heat Warning: Orlando, Sanford, Daytona break record for hottest day
Excessive heat warning has been issued through Orlando and Central Florida until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Excessive heat warning has been issued through Orlando and Central Florida until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
Truck totaled during Florida storm after lightning 'blew the windshield out'
A truck was totaled when a lightning bolt punched through the windshield. The homeowner was safe inside his home during a severe thunderstorm on July 31. He heard a loud boom in his driveway and saw his truck on fire.
A truck was totaled when a lightning bolt punched through the windshield. The homeowner was safe inside his home during a severe thunderstorm on July 31. He heard a loud boom in his driveway and saw his truck on fire.