How new research led to North Dakota tornado's EF5 upgrade

A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. Here's what went into the new research that led to the upgraded classification.

Deadly North Dakota tornado upgraded to EF5
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A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down how the research led to the upgrade.

Deadly North Dakota tornado upgraded to EF5, the first in US in 12 years

A deadly tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20 has been upgraded to an EF5, marking the first EF5 tornado in the United States in 12 years.

Arizona man saves people trapped in flash flooding
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A massive clean up operation is underway after intense rain caused flash flooding in Arizona, ultimately killing four people. FOX?s Taylor Wirtz has more on the rescues and clean up efforts.

Tracking Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda
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After a benign start to the Atlantic hurricane season, two storms are threatening the eastern coast of the U.S. Hurricane Humberto rapidly strengthened to a category 5 storm over the weekend and tropical storm Imelda is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz is tracking the storms.

Hurricane Helene: One year later
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A year later, recovery efforts are still ongoing in North Carolina following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.

At least 3 dead, 1,000 propane tanks washed downstream in Arizona flash flooding

"Historic Downtown Globe is currently unsafe, with compromised buildings as well as hazardous chemicals and debris, including propane tanks," Globe city officials posted on Facebook.

Typhoon Ragasa: China braces for impact
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China is bracing for Typhoon Ragasa, a powerful storm that has already left three people dead and thousands of others displaced in the Philippines. FOX 9 meteorologist Sean Macaday has more on the storm?s path and impact.

Minnesota rainfall totals: Who got the most rain on Sunday?

Storms that rolled through Minnesota on Sunday soaked some spots, with two cities reporting more than three inches of rain. Here's a look at which areas saw the most rain.

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.

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.

Flash flooding in Baxter, Minnesota
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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
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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.

Lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
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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
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A brisk Sunday morning will give way to plenty of sunshine for a beautiful Sunday before a warmup in the week ahead.