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Manhattanhenge set to grace New York City skyline amidst uncertain skies
NEW YORK – While New York City eagerly anticipates Manhattanhenge, uncertain skies threaten to obscure the borough's radiant display. The first alignment of the setting Sun with Manhattan's street grid is scheduled for 8:13 p.m. ET Wednesday. However, the FOX Forecast Center said clouds would likely obscure the evening display. "Conditions … not looking so great," FOX Weather Meteorologist Kendall Smith said. For those unfamiliar, Manhattanhenge is a unique annual celestial event that occurs about three weeks before and after the summer solstice along the east-west streets of Manhattan at sunset. The remarkable sight ultimately transforms the borough's architecture into a dramatic, glowing canyon. These Photos Of The Sun Will Put Your 4K Tv To Shame The best locations to view Manhattanhenge include 14th Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street and 57th Street. "It really is a sight to behold," said FOX Weather Meteorologist Stephen Morgan, who has been among the many New Yorkers and visitors alike who are known to flock to prime viewing spots to capture this fleeting, magical moment. While Wednesday night's viewing might be a wash, there's good news for hopeful spectators, the FOX Forecast Center said. Manhattanhenge will occur again on Thursday evening, when there is a better chance of breaks in the rain. If this week's events are a bust, mark your calendars for July 13, when another opportunity to witness Manhattanhenge will arise. Stay with FOX Weather, as we will share any captivating images that emerge from this week's alignment. How To Watch Fox Weather Renowned astrophysicist and science expert Neil deGrasse Tyson first coined the phrase in the 1990s, and it has since become an annual tourist attraction. Tyson said he was influenced by England's Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument known for its alignment with the Sun. The 13-foot-high stones align with the solstices and some other celestial events, but their exact purpose remains unclear and is debated by article source: Manhattanhenge set to grace New York City skyline amidst uncertain skies
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12-05-2025
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Miami faces significant flood threat Monday as tropical moisture fuels heavy rain across South Florida
MIAMI — The Miami metro area and most of South Florida are under a Flood Watch through Tuesday morning, as heavy tropical moisture moves over the Sunshine State, bringing repeated rounds of rain. A Level 3 out of 4 flash flood risk has been issued for parts of South Florida, including Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as heavy rain has already begun to swamp the area. The Flood Watch covers areas from Naples to West Palm Beach and includes the Alligator Alley portion of Interstate 75. Helene-ravaged Western North Carolina Faces 'First Noteworthy Flood Threat' Since Catastrophic Hurricane Orlando, in Central Florida, has seen more than 2.75 inches of rain since Sunday morning. Rounds of storms will persist for South Florida through Monday. About 3-6 inches of rain is expected for most of the Miami metro area by Tuesday. Some pockets of the city could see as much as 8 inches, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. "Take an ample amount of time to get to wherever you need to go," cautioned FOX Weather meteorologist Kendall Smith. Record-setting, Smelly Sargassum Seaweed Headed For South Florida In May In addition to steady rain, there is the potential for severe storm development Monday afternoon. Daytime heating will play a key role in the development of any thunderstorms. If temperatures can rise enough, severe storms would be able to form and possibly produce damaging wind gusts and even a tornado. That comes after the Florida panhandle was blasted by an atmospheric river over the weekend, including a possible tornado that damaged businesses and vehicles in Destin on Saturday. Storms will gradually move east Monday. While the main front that's responsible for bringing the wet weather will be off the Florida coast by Tuesday, tropical moisture from the Gulf will linger and could produce storms through Tuesday afternoon before dry weather returns. See It: Large Waterspout Spotted Roaring Ashore Along Florida Coast This rain will help improve Florida's ongoing drought as the state transitions from its dry season into the wetter months. According to the FOX Forecast Center, every major weather station in the Florida Peninsula is between 2 and 9 inches below average for the year. Forecasters expect that there will be enough moisture to put a significant dent in those ongoing rain deficits. "The fact that we have that deficit of about 12 inches (in the Miami metro area), we could easily erase that and then some, in just about 24 hours," said Smith. Daytona Beach, Melbourne, West Palm Beach and Naples are all experiencing their top-10 driest starts to the year on article source: Miami faces significant flood threat Monday as tropical moisture fuels heavy rain across South Florida
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22-03-2025
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Severe weather threat returns this weekend to areas hard hit by tornado outbreak
SHREVEPORT, La. – Severe weather has returned to the forecast for parts of the Mississippi Valley this weekend, an unwelcome sight for an area that is still picking up the pieces from a deadly tornado outbreak just last week. While this weekend's weather system is expected to relatively minor by spring severe weather season standards and pale in comparison to the monster thunderstorms that brought at least 110 tornadoes and over 1,000 reports of storm damage across the Plains and South from March 14-16, it's still posing a dangerous threat. Available atmospheric moisture is forecast to increase considerably over the southern Plains, as a potent upper-level disturbance dives quickly southeastward across the central U.S. by late Saturday evening. As Recovery Continues, Harrowing Stories Emerge From Deadly Tornado Outbreak That Ravaged 13 States "You're going to have the majority of (Saturday), which really is going to be pretty nice," said FOX Weather Meteorologist Kendall Smith. "So if your kiddos have any ballgames or you happen to do some yard work, you're all right." But thunderstorms will begin to fire in Kansas and Oklahoma by the afternoon and will increase in intensity as the system moves into Missouri overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. A low-end Level 1 threat of severe weather covers much of Missouri and eastern Kansas on Saturday, including Kansas City, Springfield and the western suburbs of St. Louis. It also includes the town of Rolla, which was heavily damaged by an EF-2 tornado on Friday - one of 18 tornadoes confirmed so far in Missouri from the outbreak. "And unfortunately, what's not going to help out the recovery process is the rounds of active weather that we have that will be underway," said FOX Weather Meteorologist Kendall Smith. How To Watch Fox Weather The tornado risk is minimal, but hail up to quarter-sized or larger and wind gusts to 60 mph are possible. The storm system will find a better atmospheric environment conducive for severe storm development as it heads into the southern Mississippi Valley and Ark-La-Tex region on Sunday. "The (storm's) dive to the south, it's going to scoop up more moisture," says FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin. "Afternoon temperatures across the south will easily be pushing 80 degrees. That's enough to get those thunderstorms popping late in the day." Here, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has maintained a Level 2 out of 5 threat for severe weather for just over 4 million people, stretching from Memphis, Tennessee, across northern Mississippi, through Shreveport, Louisiana and back into eastern Texas, though Dallas looks in the clear. The greatest threat is for damaging wind gusts of 60 mph or higher, with some potential for quarter-sized hail. "We will have cold air aloft, meaning that that will allow for these raindrops to be sent well up into the atmosphere. And then they are going to cool and unfortunately come down as large hailstones at times," Smith said. "So make sure that you're taking those precautions. You're parking your car in your garage or under the carport." The overall tornado threat looks to be low; however, a tornado or two will be possible given the amount of wind shear and updraft strength. "All of the ingredients in the atmosphere are there," says FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime. "We have the moisture, the lift, the instability. Not as much in the way of wind shear -- that's a change of wind direction with height. Sometimes storms like to tap into that change of wind direction with height and pull that circulation down to the surface. We don't have a whole lot of that on Sunday. So I think our risk for tornadoes is going to be a little smaller, but not zero." Advice For Dealing With Storm Anxiety When Severe Weather Threatens But again, those were also among the areas still dealing with the physical and emotional scars from the tornado outbreak. "And I will say that is the hardest thing when you've been through something traumatic," Merwin said. "And then you hear that first rumble of thunder or you get that first weather alert on your phone. It brings you right back to that moment, especially when you're only a week removed."Original article source: Severe weather threat returns this weekend to areas hard hit by tornado outbreak
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03-03-2025
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Coast-to-coast chaos of severe storms, flooding and blizzards to slam US this week. Here's what to expect
A powerful storm system is sweeping across the U.s., bringing a dangerous mix of severe weather, including tornadoes, flooding, heavy snow and high winds, impacting millions from the West Coast to the East Coast. "Depending on where you live, it's kind of a mixed bag of hazards," FOX Weather Meteorologist Kendall Smith said. How To Watch Fox Weather The FOX Forecast Center has a breakdown of what you can expect in your region this week: Two separate disturbances are rolling in from the Southwest and may fire up severe storms by late Monday, continuing into Wednesday. Tuesday's severe weather event looks to be the most substantial of the multiday threat, the FOX Forecast Center said. The threats, including large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes, are expected to be concentrated in northern Louisiana and areas north of the Mississippi Delta, including northwestern Mississippi, eastern Arkansas and West Tennessee. Download The Free Fox Weather App Tuesday is Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and some parish officials have already canceled a few festivities due to the expected severe weather and high winds. The storm will likely congeal into a well-organized squall line Tuesday night as it blasts into the Southeast, the FOX Forecast Center said. The line of storms may then reintensify with the heating of the day on Wednesday across the Eastern Seaboard from North Florida all the way into the mid-Atlantic. The FOX Forecast Center is tracking a powerful storm that is set to develop over the Rockies late Monday before moving into the Plains on Tuesday. As it tracks toward the Great Lakes by Wednesday, major cities like Chicago and Milwaukee could potentially set a record for the lowest pressure ever observed in March. The developing low-pressure system east of the Rockies is forecast to bring substantial moisture and lift, creating conditions ripe for heavy snowfall. Mountainous regions can expect significant snow accumulation starting Monday afternoon and continuing through Tuesday. The Palmer Divide in Colorado and areas east of Denver are likely to see heavy snow and strong winds. Denver and nearby cities along the Front Range will get a mix of rain and snow, but warmer air will likely keep much of the precipitation as rain. Strong winds in the Plains of up to 60 mph combined with heavy snow could create blizzard conditions from late Monday night into Tuesday, making travel very difficult or even impossible, especially around the Palmer Divide and areas along and south of Interstate 70 east of Denver, the FOX Forecast Center said. With the powerful winds also comes the risk of widespread power outages. The storm will begin to impact the Plains and the Midwest from Tuesday through Wednesday, bringing strong winds, rain, snow and possibly a few thunderstorms. Some small hail and gusty winds are possible for the central Plains, but the strongest storms should stay to the south, the FOX Forecast Center said. Winds are expected to be sustained at 30-40 mph, with gusts of 40-50 mph and possibly even exceeding 60 mph in some areas. High-wind alerts are in effect for all of eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa, and they will continue to expand. The strong winds will eventually reach Chicago and Milwaukee. As temperatures drop Tuesday evening behind the storm, rain will transition to snow. The exact timing of this changeover is uncertain, and snowfall amounts could vary widely depending on how the storm evolves, the FOX Forecast Center said. Most areas are expected to see 1-3 inches of snow, but some locations could receive higher amounts if heavier snow bands develop. Despite the wet nature of the snow, strong winds could still cause blowing and drifting, leading to reduced visibility and possible blizzard conditions. Late Tuesday, Interstate 80 in Nebraska could be a treacherous drive from Lincoln to Omaha, and travel could be impossible. Much of the East can expect a washout on Wednesday as the storm's center moves into the Northeast. The system will bring periods of rain, gusty winds and the potential for thunderstorms as a cold front approaches. The FOX Forecast Center said it will likely arrive in two waves: one in the morning and a second, heavier round in the afternoon and evening. Areas of southern New Jersey, Delaware and eastern Maryland have the best chance of seeing enough instability for stronger thunderstorms. If storms develop, the strong winds aloft could mix down to the surface, bringing a risk of damaging wind gusts. Outside of thunderstorms, winds will be gusty throughout the day, with sustained winds of 25-35 mph and gusts potentially exceeding 40-50 mph. The cold front will move through Wednesday evening, bringing an end to precipitation and ushering in drier air, the FOX Forecast Center noted. Winds are likely to continue to be gusty across the Northeast as post-frontal winds move in. Rain amounts will not be considerably high, with 1-2 inches expected. Some of this rain could fall in a short period, which has prompted a low-end flash flood threat along the Interstate 95 corridor. Dangerous fire conditions are forecast across parts of New Mexico, southeastern Colorado and western Texas. Strong winds and very dry air will combine to increase the risk of fast-spreading wildfires. Winds will be sustained at 30-40 mph across a large area, with some places seeing even stronger gusts of 40-60 mph, the FOX Forecast Center said. At the same time, humidity levels will drop as low as 5-10%, making it easier for fires to start and spread quickly. Because of these conditions, the fire danger level has been raised to an extreme threat in areas like El Paso, Texas, and Roswell and Carlsbad, New article source: Coast-to-coast chaos of severe storms, flooding and blizzards to slam US this week. Here's what to expect
