Weather and Climate News

Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene
Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding.
Hurricane Milton on track to strike Florida's Gulf Coast
Florida’s Gulf Coast is making intense preparations for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to bring a storm surge of 8-12 feet to the Tampa Bay area.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuations
The major hurricane threatens to bring dangerous storm surge to Tampa Bay and is setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped the coastline and killed more than 230 people.
Cool start to the week. Very warm temperatures return midweek
It’s a chilly start to the week early Monday, but afternoon highs will be slightly above normal. Eighty-degree readings are back by Thursday and Friday in southern Minnesota. 
A temperate start to the work week, then possible record-breaking temperatures ahead
High pressure at the start of the work week will bring sunshine and above-seasonal temperatures. Expect 80-degree highs to return by the end of the week with no chances for precipitation in the forecast.
Seasonal temperatures for Sunday; warming trend this week
Temperatures will drop to the low 60s on Sunday, aligning with our seasonal average for early October. Winds will remain blustery, gusting over 30 mph. A warming trend is anticipated, with the possibility of record highs by Thursday.
Breezy conditions continue; cooler temperatures Sunday
Very gusty winds will persist from Saturday night into Sunday with the passage of a cold front. Clearing skies tonight will provide an opportunity for northern lights viewing. Highs on Sunday are expected to return to average, ranging from the lower to mid-60s.
Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map
Nearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been all but wiped off the map. The backs of restaurants and gift shops that boasted riverfront balconies dangle ominously in mid-air.