Watch: Rare 'upside-down lightning' spotted in Puerto Rico
The phenomenon, known as a gigantic jet, is a Transient Luminous Event (TLE) and looks like upside-down red lightning.
The phenomenon, known as a gigantic jet, is a Transient Luminous Event (TLE) and looks like upside-down red lightning.
These states were unusually hot this summer, data shows
New data shows nearly every U.S. state saw extreme heat this summer. See which areas were hit hardest.
New data shows nearly every U.S. state saw extreme heat this summer. See which areas were hit hardest.
Flash flooding in Baxter, Minnesota
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Baxter, Minnesota, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. Here is video sent to FOX 9 from Tina Becker.
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Baxter, Minnesota, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. Here is video sent to FOX 9 from Tina Becker.
Severe thunderstorm warnings in northern MN: 11:45 a.m. update
Severe thunderstorms are pushing through northern Minnesota on Friday afternoon, which is prompted severe thunderstorm warnings and a flash food warning in the Brainerd Lakes area.
Severe thunderstorms are pushing through northern Minnesota on Friday afternoon, which is prompted severe thunderstorm warnings and a flash food warning in the Brainerd Lakes area.
Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
Lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
Lightning was caught on camera hitting a tree in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on Sept. 9. The footage shows a bright flash and a loud explosion as the lightning bolt hits a tree on Mike Smith's property. Smith was not home at the time but was alerted by a neighbor who texted him that his tree was on fire, according to Storyful.
Lightning was caught on camera hitting a tree in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, on Sept. 9. The footage shows a bright flash and a loud explosion as the lightning bolt hits a tree on Mike Smith's property. Smith was not home at the time but was alerted by a neighbor who texted him that his tree was on fire, according to Storyful.
Brisk morning turns to beautiful Sunday
A brisk Sunday morning will give way to plenty of sunshine for a beautiful Sunday before a warmup in the week ahead.
A brisk Sunday morning will give way to plenty of sunshine for a beautiful Sunday before a warmup in the week ahead.
Contractor pleads guilty to 'intentional' property damage as part of hail insurance claim
A contractor inspecting hail damage after a storm in 2022 was accused of intentionally damaging homes to increase the insurance payouts.
A contractor inspecting hail damage after a storm in 2022 was accused of intentionally damaging homes to increase the insurance payouts.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
MN weather: Scattered rain expected to continue Saturday morning - 8:20 a.m. update
FOX 9's Keith Marer has the latest on the wet and stormy start to Saturday morning.
FOX 9's Keith Marer has the latest on the wet and stormy start to Saturday morning.
MN weather: Twin Cities inside 'funnel' of rain and thunderstorms - 8:10 a.m. update
Twin Cities residents are finding themselves at the center of a severe storm system as air from the northern and southern parts of the state collide.
Twin Cities residents are finding themselves at the center of a severe storm system as air from the northern and southern parts of the state collide.
MN weather: Storms move across Twin Cities into Wisconsin - 7:40 a.m. update
FOX 9's Keith Marler has the latest updates on storms as they push through the Twin Cities on Saturday morning.
FOX 9's Keith Marler has the latest updates on storms as they push through the Twin Cities on Saturday morning.
MN weather: Widespread heavy rain in the metro - 7:20 a.m. update
FOX 9's Keith Marler gives the latest on storms pushing through the Twin Cities Saturday morning, which are bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
FOX 9's Keith Marler gives the latest on storms pushing through the Twin Cities Saturday morning, which are bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
MN weather: Storms with heavy rain, gusty winds hit Twin Cities
Here are live updates on the severe storms pushing through Minnesota.
Here are live updates on the severe storms pushing through Minnesota.
MN weather: Heavy rain, gusty winds - 7 a.m. update
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares the latest on the storms pushing through Minnesota Saturday morning.
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares the latest on the storms pushing through Minnesota Saturday morning.
MN weather: Storms in Twin Cities - 6:40 a.m. update
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on storms that are pushing through the Twin Cities Saturday morning, which include heavy rain and strong winds.
FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on storms that are pushing through the Twin Cities Saturday morning, which include heavy rain and strong winds.
Historic flooding in WI triggers state of emergency
Intense rainfall triggered historic flooding in Wisconsin, causing the state fair to end early and officials to declare a state of emergency. FOX 9?s Kelly O?Connell has the latest.
Intense rainfall triggered historic flooding in Wisconsin, causing the state fair to end early and officials to declare a state of emergency. FOX 9?s Kelly O?Connell has the latest.
Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway
Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.
Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.