Uncharted Supply Co. Rapid Raft
FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson puts an inflatable raft to the test and reminds us that it doesn't take a tropical storm to flood neighborhoods here in Houston.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 3, 2023
Right now we are more concerned about what hasn't formed yet in the Atlantic. All eyes are on INVEST 95-L!
'As long as it takes': Biden visits Florida, delivers remarks following Hurricane Idalia destruction
President Biden arrived in Florida Saturday, visiting parts of the state that were nearly destroyed after Hurricane Idalia ripped through earlier this week.
President Biden visits Florida after Idalia
President Biden is in Florida as the state recovers from it's direct hit by Hurricane Idalia in some of the state's most vulnerable communities. FOX Weather's Katie Byrne has more on the story.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 2, 2023
The National Hurricane Center is done with Idalia but they still have Gert and Katia to watch in the Atlantic. We are mostly concerned with an area that hasn't formed yet but looks like it will be the next named storm.
FOX Corporation launches donation drive for American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia relief efforts
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
Horseshoe Beach councilwoman on Hurricane Idalia aftermath: 'Everything is gone'
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Sept. 1, 2023
Tropics remain super active as we get closer to the peak of hurricane season which is September 10th. Six systems, including four named systems are being monitored in the Atlantic. Fortunately, none of these system appear to threaten SE TX or the US anytime soon. Post Tropical Cyclone Idalia may bring tropical storm conditions to Bermuda this weekend as it regains tropical storm status. Hurricane Franklin should lose tropical characteristics as it moves into colder waters of the north Atlantic. Tropical Storm Jose should be absorbed by Franklin soon and fall apart. Tropical depression Gert has reformed in the central Atlantic after being a tropical storm several days ago. It is no threat to land at this time. Tropical depression #12 has formed in the far east Atlantic and could become Katia this weekend. Another tropical wave is expected to roll off of the west coast of Africa the next few days and has a medium chance for development.
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 31, 2023
Idalia has dumped 5-10" of rain over parts of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas but now has become a Post-Tropical Cyclone as it moves into the western Atlantic. Idalia will still pose a threat to Bermuda this weekend where Tropical Storm watches are now in place. Hurricane Franklin is moving away from Bermuda to the NE and should gradually weaken as it pushes into cooler waters. Tropical Storm Jose is expected to get absorbed into hurricane Franklin and the remnants of Gert are drifting north over the next few days with only a low chance for development. Another tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic now has a high chance to become a tropical system. The next name on the list would be Katia.
'That car is flying!' Wild video shows Idalia-fueled tornado flip car in S.C.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Hurricane Idalia storm chaser from Houston gets inside the eye of the storm
A storm chaser from Houston is sharing amazing video from inside the eye of Hurricane Idalia when it moved across Florida on Wednesday.
Idalia's wrath continues across Southeast with flooding in Charleston following historic Florida landfall
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
Biden on federal response to Hurricane Idalia
President Biden provided an update on how the federal government is responding to Hurricane Idalia. It's packing a destructive punch across the Southeast. FOX's Alexis McAdams reports the storm comes as the government is already contending with recovery efforts following the deadly Maui wildfires.
Hurricane Idalia: 2 people confirmed dead
Florida officials have confirmed two deaths from Hurricane Idalia. The storm left a path of damage from Florida's Big Bend region all the way down south to Tampa. That's where we find FOX's Madison Scarpino with more on the damage.
Hurricane Idalia: Weakened to tropical storm
Hurricane Idalia has weakened to a tropical storm after barreling into Florida from the Gulf Wednesday morning. Now it's moving inland, bringing very high winds and rain to four different states. So far, two deaths have been reported. FOX's Caroline Shively reports more from North Carolina.
Tropical Weather Forecast - August 30, 2023
Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a strong Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds this morning near Keaton Beach, Florida. Idalia has been downgraded to a tropical storm but still poses a storm surge, flooding, strong wind and tornado threat for parts of Georgia and the Carolinas. Idalia should push into the western Atlantic by Friday and get close to Bermuda this weekend as it slowly weakens. Hurricane Franklin is passing NW of Bermuda today with tropical storm force winds possible for the Bermuda area. Tropical Depression #11 and the remnants of Gert are in the central Atlantic but should fall apart over the next few days. Invest 94-L in the eastern Atlantic has a medium chance for development over the next several days.
100-year-old oak tree falls on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' mansion in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Casey DeSantis shared a photo of a 100-year-old oak tree that fell on the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.