Here are the new U.S. lightning capitals based on 2024 data
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
Minnesota weather: Strong storms move out of Twin Cities into southern MN
Severe storms are pushing through western Minnesota, bringing strong winds, hail and frequent lightning.
Severe storms are pushing through western Minnesota, bringing strong winds, hail and frequent lightning.
MN weather: Strong storms move through Twin Cities
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms going through the Twin Cities metro Monday night, with the greatest threat being strong winds and frequent lightning.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms going through the Twin Cities metro Monday night, with the greatest threat being strong winds and frequent lightning.
MN weather: Strong storms approaching Twin Cities metro
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms that are approaching the Twin Cities metro Monday night.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking strong storms that are approaching the Twin Cities metro Monday night.
Strong winds flip boat at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska
Strong thunderstorms are going through northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Paul Strand caught video of strong winds flipping a boat over at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska.
Strong thunderstorms are going through northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon. Paul Strand caught video of strong winds flipping a boat over at Glenwood Marina on Lake Minnewaska.
Severe storms hitting northwestern Minnesota
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms across northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon that could impact the Twin Cities after dinner time.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard is tracking severe storms across northwestern Minnesota Monday afternoon that could impact the Twin Cities after dinner time.
MN air quality, heat alerts in place this weekend
State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.
State officials and local meteorologists are warning the public about air quality alerts that are likely to be in place this weekend as temperatures reach potentially hazardous highs. Smoke and hot spots from wildfires in Canada are also having an impact.
Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.
Love looms large in New Mexico as couple says 'I do' with tornado in tow
Daynnely and William Carrillo's picture-perfect wedding day in Portales was punctuated by an extraordinary backdrop: a massive, developing tornado.
Daynnely and William Carrillo's picture-perfect wedding day in Portales was punctuated by an extraordinary backdrop: a massive, developing tornado.
NOAA forecasts 2025 hurricane season
NOAA predicts that the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz looks back at Hurricane Helene and whether residents are rebuilding after the devastation.
NOAA predicts that the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz looks back at Hurricane Helene and whether residents are rebuilding after the devastation.
Severe storms over Memorial Day weekend
Severe storms occurred over Memorial Day weekend in parts of the United States, resulting in reports of large hail, lightning strikes, and flash flooding. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Severe storms occurred over Memorial Day weekend in parts of the United States, resulting in reports of large hail, lightning strikes, and flash flooding. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story.
Sunny Saturday begins Memorial Day weekend
Mild winds and plenty of sunshine kicks off a beautiful Memorial Day weekend for most of Minnesota, with highs that will reach into the 60s and touch 70 by Sunday.
Mild winds and plenty of sunshine kicks off a beautiful Memorial Day weekend for most of Minnesota, with highs that will reach into the 60s and touch 70 by Sunday.
Kentucky couple loses arms to tornado's fury while clinging to each other: 'Definition of true love'
Paul and Gail Klein's love story is not just one of tragedy. It's about the extraordinary power and enduring love that a true couple can only share even in their darkest hour.
Paul and Gail Klein's love story is not just one of tragedy. It's about the extraordinary power and enduring love that a true couple can only share even in their darkest hour.
Kentucky woman saves 2-year-old son buried in tornado rubble by 'following his cry'
When the EF-4 tornado decimated parts of London, Kentucky, last week, many, like 23-month-old Parker, were asleep. His mother, however, was wide awake and listening as a killer tornado roared closer.
When the EF-4 tornado decimated parts of London, Kentucky, last week, many, like 23-month-old Parker, were asleep. His mother, however, was wide awake and listening as a killer tornado roared closer.
Summer has gotten hotter nearly everywhere: See where it's worst
U.S. summers are heating up fast, and a new study shows nearly every major city is hotter than in 1970, with extreme heat risks on the rise.
U.S. summers are heating up fast, and a new study shows nearly every major city is hotter than in 1970, with extreme heat risks on the rise.
'We're in a tornado!': Watch St. Louis construction workers ride out destructive twister in their truck
White-knuckle moments were caught on camera as tree limbs came crashing down around workers sheltering in their truck.
White-knuckle moments were caught on camera as tree limbs came crashing down around workers sheltering in their truck.
Severe weather hits parts of Kentucky, Missouri hard
Parts of the central and southern U.S. are picking up the pieces after severe weather hit hard in Kentucky and Missouri.
Parts of the central and southern U.S. are picking up the pieces after severe weather hit hard in Kentucky and Missouri.
Red flag warning issued in northeastern Minnesota as wildfires continue to burn
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning in northeastern Minnesota as crews continue to battle three wildfires in the region.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning in northeastern Minnesota as crews continue to battle three wildfires in the region.
Deadly tornadoes: Surveying damage in Kentucky
Powerful storms ripped through several states over the weekend, leaving a path of destruction in their wake, including in the City of London in Kentucky.
Powerful storms ripped through several states over the weekend, leaving a path of destruction in their wake, including in the City of London in Kentucky.