Weather news summaries
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Nor’easter forecast brings flood warnings and event changes to Jersey Shore
A strengthening nor’easter is forecast to bring rain, 30–40 mph sustained winds, gusts up to 60 mph, coastal flooding and beach erosion to the Jersey Shore through the weekend. Flood warnings are in effect for Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties. -
Category 4 Hurricane Polo brings rain to Mexico; Baja landfall forecast
Hurricane Polo, now a Category 4 with sustained winds near 155 mph, is moving northwest offshore as its rainbands bring heavy rain and dangerous surf to southwestern Mexico. AccuWeather forecasts landfall on Baja California late Sunday night into Monday. -
Fort Lauderdale airport logs a record 20.75 inches of September rain
Fort Lauderdale’s airport recorded 20.75 inches of rain by 8:30 a.m. Sept. 23, a September record for the area. That tops the 1998 record of 18.40 inches and is more than double the 8.61-inch average. The National Weather Service said more rain was possible before month’s end. -
Surf damage shuts part of NC 12 as nor’easter tracks north
A strengthening nor’easter is moving north after surf damaged NC 12 on Pea Island, forcing a section to close. AccuWeather forecasts worsening coastal flooding from North Carolina to New York through Friday, followed by heavy rain and damaging winds in New England this weekend. -
Pilot Cabot Pitts and teen Connor Helsel identified after fatal Alaska crash
Pilot Cabot Pitts, 42, and passenger Connor Helsel, 18, died when their Piper Cub crashed after taking off from a dirt airstrip near Nabesna in Alaska’s Wrangell Mountains on Sept. 17; the NTSB has been notified and will investigate the cause. -
East Coast nor’easter may bring coastal flooding and hurricane-force gusts
A nor’easter forecast to move north over the weekend could bring coastal flooding, heavy rain and hurricane-force gusts to the East Coast. Mid-Atlantic flooding may peak through Friday, while southeastern New England faces the storm’s brunt from Friday night through Saturday. -
Category 4 Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico with flooding rain and dangerous surf
By midday Sept. 24, Category 4 Hurricane Polo had maximum sustained winds of 155 mph about 195 miles west-southwest of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. A tropical-storm warning was in effect from Tecpan de Galeana to Manzanillo; flooding rain and dangerous surf were forecast. -
Washington, DC, expected to miss worst of weekend nor’easter
Washington, DC, is expected to miss the worst of this weekend’s nor’easter. Northeast winds could bring minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas near the tidal Potomac and Chesapeake Bay; gusts may reach 25–30 mph, and rain should be limited in the District and suburbs. -
Weekend rain chances overlap with expected king tides in Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade expects king tides Sept. 26-30 as Miami's forecast gives afternoon showers and thunderstorms a 40% chance Friday and Saturday, and 20% Sunday. The unusually high tides can flood streets without rain; heavy rain, strong winds or large waves could worsen flooding. -
A rare September nor’easter could bring East Coast flooding and 60-mph gusts
An intense nor’easter forecast for this weekend could bring heavy rain, 50–60 mph gusts and significant coastal flooding to millions across the Northeast. The heaviest rain—2 to 3 inches or more—is most likely from Rhode Island to eastern Massachusetts. -
Portugal’s autumn opens with 36°C in Lisbon and up to 40°C inland
Portugal entered autumn with 36°C in Lisbon and up to 40°C in some inland areas, surprising tourists. IPMA issued heat warnings for some regions through Thursday; authorities warned of high wildfire risk in some inland areas. Temperatures should ease slightly next week. -
Texas forecasters watch for a possible cold front next week
Forecasters in Houston, North and Central Texas are monitoring a possible cold front next week, but say its strength and effects remain uncertain. Rain chances could increase across the state, with cooler, near-normal temperatures possible in some areas. -
Memphis forecast puts first fall weekend highs in the upper 80s
Memphis is forecast to stay below 90 degrees during fall’s first weekend, with sunny to mostly sunny days reaching the upper 80s and overnight lows in the lower 60s. The National Weather Service expects steady northeast winds, with a 20% chance of rain Sunday night. -
Florida drought affects areas home to 15.5 million, raising fire and water concerns
By mid-July 2026, drought-affected areas were home to 15.5 million of Florida’s 23.5 million residents. Dryness lasting into lightning season raised wildfire risk; prolonged drought can threaten clean-water access, with 16.2% of Florida in extreme drought. -
Hurricane Rita struck the Texas-Louisiana border as a Category 3 storm in 2005
Hurricane Rita came ashore at the Texas-Louisiana border on Sept. 24, 2005, as a Category 3 storm. It caused more than 100 deaths and more than $18.5 million in damage; its storm surge also worsened the effects of Hurricane Katrina, which struck weeks earlier. -
Evacuation order issued as Grade Fire burns 33 acres near Cuesta Grade
Near Cuesta Grade, north of San Luis Obispo, the Grade Fire ignited beside Highway 101 Wednesday afternoon. Cal Fire said it had burned 33 acres and remained uncontained; the agency issued an evacuation order for a large area east of the highway, citing an immediate threat to生命. -
Polo weakens to Category 4 off Mexico; landfall not expected in coming days
The hurricane center reported Hurricane Polo weakened to Category 4, with sustained winds of 155 mph Wednesday evening. It was expected to skirt Mexico’s southwest coast without landfall in the next few days; rain could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides. -
Lamar flood network expands with 35 sensors and 50 rain gauges
Lamar University is expanding its Southeast Texas flood network with 35 additional sensors and 50 rain gauges under a General Land Office grant. Its 80 sensor sites cover about 6,000 square miles in seven counties; residents can view data online. -
Weather-driven meteotsunami floods Santa Catarina coast, sweeps boats inland
A weather-driven meteotsunami hit Santa Catarina around 6 a.m. Monday, flooding streets and pulling boats inland. No deaths or injuries were reported; Civil Defense data pointed to a squall line, pressure shifts and strong southerly winds—not an earthquake. -
Chicago forecast calls for a warmer weekend after cool midweek weather
High waves on Lake Michigan keep a Beach Hazard Statement in effect for central and northern Cook County beaches until 10 p.m. Wednesday and Lake County beaches until noon Thursday. Weekend highs in Chicago are forecast in the upper 60s to low 70s. -
Tropical Storm Nolo may reach major-hurricane strength near Hawaii; direct landfall remains uncertain
The FOX Forecast Center expects Tropical Storm Nolo to become a major hurricane by Saturday morning near Hawaii, though direct landfall is uncertain. A hurricane watch covers the Big Island, where rain could total 8–12 inches, with 19–24 inches possible on the east side. -
Rio's September rainfall sets a record in data dating back to 1997
Rio de Janeiro logged its highest September rainfall since records began in 1997, the city government says. A Copacabana restaurant manager reported a slight drop in city activity and tourism; experts cite El Niño and cold air from Antarctica as factors. -
New Mexico flooding prompts four rescues as rain threat continues
Flooding prompted rescues of two people from a vehicle in Albuquerque’s Tijeras Arroyo and two near Mora, New Mexico, on Tuesday. A statewide Flood Watch remained in effect, with most of the state under a Level 3 of 4 flash-flood risk Wednesday and more heavy rain possible. -
North Texas storms follow 67-day DFW dry spell as official total remains uncertain
Thunderstorms moved across North Texas Monday evening after Dallas-Fort Worth’s main gauge recorded 67 consecutive days without measurable rain; it remained uncertain whether the official reading would rise above zero and end the streak. -
Widow sues venue and helicopter operator after wedding-night crash killed groom
Jesni Sam sued The Revere venue and helicopter operator Prestige Helicopters over a May 29 crash that killed her husband Dave Fiji and pilot Nikhil Nargundkar and seriously injured her. She alleges the post-wedding flight should have been canceled because of dangerous weather. -
Fifteen-E forecast to pass south of Hawaii’s Big Island as a major hurricane
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is forecast to pass south of the Big Island as a major hurricane Saturday, with up to 35 inches of rain possible there. Landfall isn’t currently expected, but flooding and mudslides are possible; a hurricane warning covers waters around Hawaii.
