More than 100 dead in Texas floods, dozens still missing
At least 105 people have died during the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. The majority of those killed were in Kerr County, where 28 children have died — including at Camp Mystic. At least 23 people are still missing, with a massive search underway involving hundreds of volunteers and more than 20 state agencies.
Texas flooding: Florida sends crews to assist in search and rescue efforts
Florida is sending three swiftwater rescue teams to help Texas after deadly July 4th flooding.
Search underway for missing girls after Texas floods
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at least 32 people are dead in a catastrophic flooding event in the Hill Country area of Texas on Saturday afternoon. The rescue search continues, as some two dozen girls from a camp on the Guadalupe River remained unaccounted for.
3 Florida beachgoers injured by lightning strike on Fourth of July along Gulf Coast
A beach outing on the Fourth of July turned tragic along Florida’s Gulf Coast after three people were struck by lightning.
Officials give updates after Texas flooding
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at least 27 people are dead in a catastrophic flooding event in the Hill Country area of Texas Saturday morning. Speaking at a news conference Saturday morning Leitha said 18 adults and nine children have been recovered. More than 24 hours into the recovery efforts, Leitha said 850 people have been rescued uninjured and another eight were rescued with injury. Among those confirmed dead Saturday morning, Leitha said six adults and one child remain unidentified.
Texas severe flooding: 24 killed, 20 campers missing
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office is calling flooding in Kerr County "catastrophic." According to officials in a Friday night press conference, several people are missing and there are at least 24 deaths in Central Texas. Search and rescue efforts will continue until everyone is accounted for, officials said.
Tropical Storm Chantal gathers more strength; heavy rain, storms to impact Florida: NHC
Tropical Storm Chantal has gathered more strength and is expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team.
National Hurricane Center increases chance of potential tropical disturbance forming near Florida
The chances of a potential tropical disturbance forming have again increased, and the system is likely to bring heavy rains to Florida over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
National Hurricane Center monitoring potential tropical disturbance that could impact Florida
A potential tropical disturbance headed towards the Southeastern United States is likely to bring heavy rains to the state over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical Depression Two develops in the Gulf
The second Tropical Depression of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has developed in the Gulf, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). If, by chance, the storm's peak winds managed to reach 40 mph, it would become Tropical Storm Barry. Tropical Depression Two is currently in the Southern Bay of Campeche riding along the Mexican Coast.
Second Tropical Depression of the season develops in the Gulf, NHC says
The second Tropical Depression of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has developed in the Gulf, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Could hurricane forecasts get worse due to new government cuts?
NOAA said it would stop collecting and distributing data from three weather satellites that it jointly runs with the Defense Department.
Tropical Storm Andrea: First storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season weakens to post-tropical cyclone
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Tuesday in the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). By Tuesday evening, it had been downgraded to a remnant low.
Weather alert system helps keep golfers, swimmers at Evermore Orlando Resort safe during storms
Evermore Orlando Resort is enhancing guest safety with a high-tech inclement weather alert system designed to provide early warnings when lightning is detected near the 1,100-acre property.
Florida faces rising heat, soaking rains as summer kicks off
Florida is staring down a higher-than-normal chance of both above-average temperatures and above-average rainfall through July, August and September, which means more heat and rain are coming at the same time.
Common myths about lightning, debunked: What experts say about staying safe during storms
As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service — say is fact or fiction when it comes to lightning safety.
Man struck by lightning at New Smyrna Beach, officials say
A man was struck by lightning while in ankle-deep water on Friday afternoon in New Smyrna Beach, officials say.
Tropical AM update: June 19, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.
Florida summer heatwave: No heat advisories so far this year. Here's why.
While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.
Hurricane Erik nears Mexico's southern coast
Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall in the western portions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca or the eastern portion of the Mexican state of Gurrero on Thursday morning, and then continue inland over Mexico during the day.