Photos: Wildfire smoke turns sun to reddish orb over Northeast

Air quality is considered unhealthy when the Air Quality Index reaches 100 or greater. Wednesday morning, Philadelphia’s AQI was 212.

Experts increase number of storms expected in 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.

Hurricane season preparations; what you need to know

Hurricane season begins on June 1st, but the time is now to get your plans made in case a storm comes our way this year.

Tropical Weather Forecast - May 30, 2023
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Hurricane season begins in just 2 days and the National Hurricane Center is already monitoring a disorganized area of showers and storms in the eastern Gulf of Mexico for possible development. Right now, chance for development is very low (10%) over the next 48 hours with a 20% shot for formation into a tropical cyclone over the next 7 days. Regardless of development or not, models take this system into the Florida and away from Texas by this weekend. Remember to download the FOX 26 Weather App for the latest radar, alerts and any other important weather info!

Hurricane Season 2023: Are you ready?
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Your Gulf Coast Weather Authority is working to get you prepared and our FOX 26 meteorologists share everything you may need from flood insurance to understanding storm surges as hurricane season starts June 1.

Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.

2023 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop held in Baytown for city residents

At the workshop, residents will learn important information on how to be ready in the event of severe weather by experts from the National Weather Service, Harris County Flood Control, and local emergency management agencies.

Typhoon Mawar leaves Guam with widespread damage after raking US territory with 100+ mph winds

Super Typhoon Mawar is now the strongest tropical cyclone of 2023 so far. According to data from Colorado State University, Super Typhoon Mawar's 175 mph winds made it stronger than Freddy and Mocha, which roamed the Indian Ocean earlier this year.

Reports of damage from severe weather in Huntsville
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We?ve been getting some reports of damage in the Huntsville area, FOX 26?s Natalie Hee went out there to survey the area.

Typhoon Mawar continues to intensify as it barrels towards US territory of Guam

Typhoon Warnings are in effect for Guam and Rota, and forecasters say damaging winds of 39 mph are expected Tuesday evening, with typhoon-force winds of 74 mph or higher expected by Wednesday morning.

Watch: Tense video shows turbulent moments as Mexico flight surrounded by vivid lightning

Children could be heard crying in the video while passengers were seen holding onto their seats as a flight from Tijuana to Monterrey was rocked from side to side on May 12.

Texas woman prays for healing after lightning kills son, leaves grandson in coma

It took seconds to change the lives of a Texas family following a lightning strike that killed a loving father and severely injured his youngest son.

Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar as groups gear up for nationwide, large-scale emergency response

Thousands are hunkering down in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar. At least three people have been reported killed.

Texas severe weather: Possible tornado in Laguna Heights leaves 1 dead, 10 injured

Officials with the City of Port Isabel, located at the southern tip of Texas, say an apparent tornado caused extensive damage in the neighboring community of Laguna Heights. One person is dead, and 10 are injured.

Texas severe weather: Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of flash flood threat

Governor Greg Abbott HAS directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and a heightened threat of flash flooding across the state this weekend.