Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Helene expected to become hurricane
Helene remains a tropical storm Wednesday morning but is on track to become a Category 3 hurricane or higher. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the storm and when it could make landfall in the U.S.
Helene remains a tropical storm Wednesday morning but is on track to become a Category 3 hurricane or higher. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the storm and when it could make landfall in the U.S.
Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Potential Hurricane Helene headed to Florida: The latest
Preparations are underway in Florida ahead of Helene, a storm that's expected to make landfall later this week. FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the latest as people prepare for the storm.
Preparations are underway in Florida ahead of Helene, a storm that's expected to make landfall later this week. FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the latest as people prepare for the storm.
MN weather: Hail, tornado from Thursday's storm
FOX 9's meteorologist Cody Matz breaks down reports of hail near the Twin Cities metro and a tornado in northern Minnesota from Thursday's storm.
FOX 9's meteorologist Cody Matz breaks down reports of hail near the Twin Cities metro and a tornado in northern Minnesota from Thursday's storm.
Tornadoes reported in northern MN amid severe weather
A reported tornado that touched down northwest of Duluth snapped trees in half and ripped apart a shed in the small Minnesota city of Cotton.
A reported tornado that touched down northwest of Duluth snapped trees in half and ripped apart a shed in the small Minnesota city of Cotton.
Funnel cloud passes over Hwy 53 in northern MN
Video from Brandon Shofer (via FOX 21 in Duluth) shows a funnel cloud passing over Highway 53 just south of Cotton, Minn.
Video from Brandon Shofer (via FOX 21 in Duluth) shows a funnel cloud passing over Highway 53 just south of Cotton, Minn.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall
Hurricane Francine made landfall on Wednesday in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm.
Hurricane Francine made landfall on Wednesday in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm.
Watch: Northern Lights shine bright as lava from volcanic eruption in Iceland shoots into the air
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.
The incredible video shows the bright green color of the aurora borealis glowing above the volcano, which erupted for the sixth time since the end of 2023 at the end of August.
Minnesota State Fair sees drop in attendance Thursday after severe storms
Only 81,231 people attended the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, a significant drop from the record-setting 145,531 fairgoers the day before.
Only 81,231 people attended the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, a significant drop from the record-setting 145,531 fairgoers the day before.
Storms leave destruction in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Storms that tore across Minnesota and Wisconsin damaged several properties and left a big mess for residents to clean up. Power was also knocked out in some areas. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest on the destruction left behind by the storm system.
Storms that tore across Minnesota and Wisconsin damaged several properties and left a big mess for residents to clean up. Power was also knocked out in some areas. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest on the destruction left behind by the storm system.
Tornadoes in Anoka, Isanti and Dakota counties confirmed by National Weather Service
Tornadoes have been confirmed in Anoka County, Isanti County, and Dakota County by National Weather Service (NWS) survey teams. Other crews are working to confirm reports in western Wisconsin.
Tornadoes have been confirmed in Anoka County, Isanti County, and Dakota County by National Weather Service (NWS) survey teams. Other crews are working to confirm reports in western Wisconsin.
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Mayor of Cottage Grove on state of emergency [RAW]
Cottage Grove Mayor Myron Bailey spoke about the state of emergency declared in the city after Thursday night's storms.
Cottage Grove Mayor Myron Bailey spoke about the state of emergency declared in the city after Thursday night's storms.
Minnesota weather: Rain totals from Thursday night storms
A mixture of heavy rain and reported tornadoes ripped through most of Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro Thursday night, with damage reported in areas of the north metro and parts of western Wisconsin.
A mixture of heavy rain and reported tornadoes ripped through most of Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro Thursday night, with damage reported in areas of the north metro and parts of western Wisconsin.
Thursday storm report: Rain and reported tornados
Thursday night's storm system left damage in multiple parts of the Twin Cities metro, with possible tornados spotted in Minnesota and Wisconsin. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full storm report.
Thursday night's storm system left damage in multiple parts of the Twin Cities metro, with possible tornados spotted in Minnesota and Wisconsin. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full storm report.
Cottage Grove hit hard by severe storms, mayor declares state of emergency
The mayor of Cottage Grove has declared a state of emergency after recent severe weather caused "significant damage" in the area.
The mayor of Cottage Grove has declared a state of emergency after recent severe weather caused "significant damage" in the area.
Cottage Grove state of emergency after severe storm
The City of Cottage Grove has declared a state of emergency after severe weather on Thursday left a path of damage and downed trees.
The City of Cottage Grove has declared a state of emergency after severe weather on Thursday left a path of damage and downed trees.
MN storms cause havoc across metro
Storms that ripped through Minnesota on Thursday left damage in the Twin Cities metro stretching into western Wisconsin.
Storms that ripped through Minnesota on Thursday left damage in the Twin Cities metro stretching into western Wisconsin.
Minnesota State Fair hit by severe weather on Thursday
The Minnesota State Fair was hit by severe weather Thursday, sending hundreds of people to seek shelter from heavy rain and wind.
The Minnesota State Fair was hit by severe weather Thursday, sending hundreds of people to seek shelter from heavy rain and wind.
Gophers kickoff pushed back to 8 p.m. due to weather, Darius Taylor out
As storms push through the Twin Cities metro, the kickoff for Thursday's matchup between the Minnesota Gophers and North Carolina Tarheels football game has been delayed an hour.
As storms push through the Twin Cities metro, the kickoff for Thursday's matchup between the Minnesota Gophers and North Carolina Tarheels football game has been delayed an hour.