Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'

As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees

As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.

MN weather: Wednesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Jared Piepenburg shares an update on the forecast for Sept. 25, 2024.

Floridians prepare for Tropical Storm Helene
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Florida residents are preparing for a potentially historic storm surge as Tropical Storm Helene is expected to reach hurricane status.

Minnesota fall colors forecast: Pockets of colors showing up

Pockets of fall color are showing up all around Minnesota and surrounding area while many trees are still mostly green. 

Hurricane Helene live cameras in Florida, Georgia

Hurricane Helene is making its way to Florida, where it's expected to intensify before making landfall.

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 expected to become hurricane
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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.

MN weather: Sunny, turning warmer Wednesday
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The warming trend begins on Wednesday as temperatures return to above-average, with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s for the next several days. Wednesday will feature a high of 78 degrees in the metro and plenty of sunshine. FOX 9's meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.

MN weather: Tuesday's forecast
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an updated weather forecast for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge

Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems. 

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 Hurricane Helene headed to Florida: The latest
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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.

Minnesota weather: Morning clouds fade to afternoon sun Tuesday

Tuesday starts cloudy but turns bright by the afternoon, as temperatures remain seasonable before the warming trend begins on Wednesday. 

MN weather: Cloudy start, afternoon sun on Tuesday
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It's another seasonable day on Tuesday with temperatures in the lower 70s across much of the state. Morning clouds from a weak system will fade to pleasant afternoon sunshine. Overnight remains calm and tranquil with temps in the lower 50s. FOX 9's meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.

MN weather: Monday forecast update
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the forecast for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

Minnesota weather: A very warm and dry September

Hey Mother Nature, can we just have a "normal" month please? It's one of the most overused weather descriptors, but it certainly tracks here.

Minnesota weather: Another stunning fall day Monday

Minnesotans can expect another beautiful fall day on Monday, with plenty of sunshine and light breezes, before warmer temperatures return by midweek. 

MN weather: A stunning fall day on Monday
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A beautiful fall-style day kicks off the workweek with plenty of sunshine and a high of 70 degrees in the metro. Temperatures remain more reasonable for the start of the week before heading back into the upper 70s and lower 80s for the remainder of the week. FOX 9's meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.