Orlando Weather Forecast: October 1, 2024
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FOX 35 Meteorologist Brooks Garner shares an update on the Orlando and surrounding area forecast.

Comet A3: A viewing guide for Florida

How to view Comet A3, the comet visible with the naked eye, from Florida this October.

Orlando weather: Increased storm chances Tuesday, heavy rain possible in Central Florida

Storm chances are on the rise for Tuesday afternoon across Central Florida, with slow-moving downpours expected along the I-4 corridor and extending to the Space Coast.

Tropical threat in Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico sees slight change in development odds; Is Florida at risk?

A tropical disturbance in the western Caribbean Sea has a medium (40%) chance of development over the next seven days. It if forecast to become a tropical depression during the middle of this week. Will it impact Florida? Here's what we know.

Tropical wave in Caribbean could impact Florida
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring several systems in the tropical Atlantic, which is typical for the peak of hurricane season. The primary area of concern is a disturbance in the western Caribbean Sea.

Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities

Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.

Tracking system in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Noah Bergen provides the latest tropics forecast. Monitoring several systems. Keeping an eye on the system traveling through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico as it could possibly form and be guided to Florida.

Beached manatee stranded after Hurricane Helene, rescued by FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Marine Mammal Rescue team responded to a call from MacDill Air Force Base on Saturday, where a stranded manatee was found near the end of the base’s main runway.

NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.

Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.

Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides

One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water. 

Tropical Storm Kirk forms, forecast to become large, powerful hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk (formerly Tropical Depression 12) formed over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning and is forecast to become a "large and powerful hurricane" later this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

East Tennessee K-9 officer lost in Helene's historic floods found among dead

An East Tennessee police department is grieving the tragic loss of a K-9 officer who was swept away by the devastating flash floods that ravaged the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”

Helene aftermath latest: Florida Gov. DeSantis provides updates on response, recovery efforts in Steinhatchee

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning in Steinhatchee, a coastal community in Florida heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene last week, to provide an update on the state's response and recovery efforts.