Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Weather Webcast with Stephanie Barichello
More clouds and windy conditions ahead this afternoon and into the weekend, as Helene pushes northward. Only a slight chance for showers Saturday along the IL state line, most of the rain will stay south. Warming up to end September then cool yet seasonable to start October on Tuesday.
More clouds and windy conditions ahead this afternoon and into the weekend, as Helene pushes northward. Only a slight chance for showers Saturday along the IL state line, most of the rain will stay south. Warming up to end September then cool yet seasonable to start October on Tuesday.
What does flood insurance cover?
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Watch: FOX Weather meteorologist rescues woman from rising floodwaters in Atlanta
Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.
Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.
Watch: Drone video from inside Hurricane Helene
A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
WATCH: Amazing rescue of family with baby and dogs from rising floodwaters
Emergency crews in Atlanta rescued a family early Friday morning after their vehicle was swept off the road by swift floodwaters.
Emergency crews in Atlanta rescued a family early Friday morning after their vehicle was swept off the road by swift floodwaters.
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend region near Perry as powerful Cat 4 storm
Hurricane Helene made landfall as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene made landfall as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph.
FOX donates to Red Cross Hurricane Helene relief efforts: Here's how you can help
FOX has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide crucial support to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can donate to help fund shelter, meals, and other recovery efforts.
FOX has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide crucial support to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can donate to help fund shelter, meals, and other recovery efforts.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
As what remains of tropical system Helene moves closer today, our wind will ramp up with gusts near 30mph at times. With that strong NE wind staying steady through today into tomorrow we can expect rough conditions on Lake Michigan. There is a Beach Hazards Statement in effect. We should stay dry today but there is a slight chance for showers on Saturday into early Sunday morning with the most likely areas being the far southeast counties. A brief cool down next week to usher in October but otherwise well above average temperatures persist.
As what remains of tropical system Helene moves closer today, our wind will ramp up with gusts near 30mph at times. With that strong NE wind staying steady through today into tomorrow we can expect rough conditions on Lake Michigan. There is a Beach Hazards Statement in effect. We should stay dry today but there is a slight chance for showers on Saturday into early Sunday morning with the most likely areas being the far southeast counties. A brief cool down next week to usher in October but otherwise well above average temperatures persist.
Hurricane Helene landfall prep; Wisconsin volunteers headed south
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday evening, Sept. 26, but the impact will be felt for weeks, if not longer, and some Wisconsinites are headed south to help.
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday evening, Sept. 26, but the impact will be felt for weeks, if not longer, and some Wisconsinites are headed south to help.
Hurricane Helene an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm on track to Florida
Hurricane Helene has made landfall along Florida's Nature Coast.
Hurricane Helene has made landfall along Florida's Nature Coast.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Areas of fog overnight with temperatures in the 50s. Partly sunny and windy on Friday with highs in the mid-70s. Highs in the 70s again this weekend.
Areas of fog overnight with temperatures in the 50s. Partly sunny and windy on Friday with highs in the mid-70s. Highs in the 70s again this weekend.
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding
The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
Florida police give morbid advice to those who didn’t evacuate for Helene’s historic storm surge
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the Big Bend of Florida is taking the dire step of asking residents who chose not to heed mandatory evacuation warnings for Hurricane Helene to write their name on their bodies in permanent marker.
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the Big Bend of Florida is taking the dire step of asking residents who chose not to heed mandatory evacuation warnings for Hurricane Helene to write their name on their bodies in permanent marker.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Mostly clear this evening with temperatures in the 60s. Areas of fog overnight. Increasing clouds on Friday with highs in the 70s. Highs in the 70s again this weekend.
Mostly clear this evening with temperatures in the 60s. Areas of fog overnight. Increasing clouds on Friday with highs in the 70s. Highs in the 70s again this weekend.
What is the Fujiwhara Effect?
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the Fujiwhara Effect, a rare phenomenon that is playing out with Hurricane Helene.
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the Fujiwhara Effect, a rare phenomenon that is playing out with Hurricane Helene.
Weather Webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Sunny and quiet today, then a few more clouds on Friday. Becoming windy late Friday into Saturday as the remnants of Helene pass south. There is a slight chance for showers at times Saturday near the IL state line, but most stay dry. Sunshine returns Sunday with a quiet start to the work week.
Sunny and quiet today, then a few more clouds on Friday. Becoming windy late Friday into Saturday as the remnants of Helene pass south. There is a slight chance for showers at times Saturday near the IL state line, but most stay dry. Sunshine returns Sunday with a quiet start to the work week.
Flight disruptions impact Atlanta, Tampa as Hurricane Helene looms
The FOX Forecast Center expects the worst of the weather to be in the Atlanta metro from after midnight Friday morning through sunset.
The FOX Forecast Center expects the worst of the weather to be in the Atlanta metro from after midnight Friday morning through sunset.
Hurricane Helene could bring 'catastrophic' flooding to Southeast, mid-Atlantic
Hurricane Helene is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Thursday evening. It's also expected to impact major cities including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
Hurricane Helene is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Thursday evening. It's also expected to impact major cities including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.
Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.