How does hail form?
Hail is a form of precipitation that typically forms during a thunderstorm. Updrafts of warm air quickly rise and enter the freezing zone of the atmosphere to produce precipitation.
Storm spotters keeping communities safe in tornado detection ‘dead zone’
FOX 35 News continues to dig into the tornado detection "dead one,” where minimal radar coverage is available to track severe storms. We are learning of a possible solution, although it doesn’t appear like it will be coming to central Florida anytime soon. That means storm spotters in the area will continue to play a critical role in the community.
7 things to know about hail
It’s the one frozen precipitation that can occur in the middle of a summer heat wave: Hail. Here’s a list of seven facts you may not know about those little (or maybe not so little) pellets of ice:
WATCH: EF-1 tornado touches down in Sarasota as storms sweep across state
A tornado was caught on camera by the Sarasota Police Department as blew over the city on Wednesday afternoon.
Shamrocks or snowflakes? St. Patrick's Day forecast for cities across America
Whether you're grabbing a pint in Beery, North Dakota or eating some corned beef in Cabbage Grove, Florida, FOX Weather has the latest St. Patricks Day forecast
Florida Panhandle wildfire containment improving with more rainfall
Conditions in the Florida Panhandle continue to improve for firefighters working to contain the Bertha Swamp Fire that has consumed more than 34,000 acres at its most intense.
Solar storm triggers dazzling display of Northern Lights over Finland
A solar storm turned the skies a brilliant shade of green over Scandinavia Sunday night, just in time for St. Patricks' Day week.
Winter storm will blast East Coast as powerful 'bomb cyclone' after bringing snow to Midwest, South
A winter storm will hit parts of the Plains, Midwest, and into the South, and later intensify into a powerful "bomb cyclone" as it blasts the East Coast.
How meteorologists determine if a tornado is to blame for storm damage
The National Weather Service uses survey teams to get a first-hand look at suspected tornado damage.
Here’s when you can expect the final freeze of the season
No matter when you mark the beginning of the warming season, much of the U.S. will continue to see freezing weather well into May.
GOES-T weather satellite launches, carrying hope of better forecasts
A powerful new weather satellite, promising better forecasts for everything to hurricanes to wildfires, is on its way to orbit after a Tuesday afternoon launch from Florida.
Winter storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across US Northeast on Friday
Nearly 15 million Americans are under a Winter Storm Warning on Friday, which is set to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to the Northeast.
GOES-T weather satellite ready for liftoff next week from Florida
An essential piece of forecasting technology is preparing to launch from Florida's coast in less than a week in the form of a high-tech weather satellite that can map lightning and track wildfires from above.
Woman gets $9,000 towing bill after I-696 snowstorm pileup
And the bill also included, "A $375 Covid charge," she said. "Five hundred some dollars for storage, $2,100 to hook it up."
Illinois pileup with 100+ vehicles shuts down I-39 for hours amid winter storm
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
Hold on, rain fans! Once Daytona’s rainy season starts, it’s hard to stop
Despite the Daytona 500 taking place in the middle of Florida’s dry season, around two-fifths of all the races that are in the books have been impacted by Mother Nature’s relentless rainfall.
Strong winter storm spreading heavy snow, ice, flooding rain and high winds from Plains to Midwest, Northeast
Parts of the Midwest and Northeast have been issued a winter storm warning and winter weather advisories as a strong winter storm makes its way across the United States.