New Yorkers may wait all year for sunny park days and open public pools, but there’s no denying just how hot it gets in summertime. And with all that heat comes the risk of issues like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or — perhaps worst of all — heat stroke. We spoke with Dr. Reed Caldwell, … Read more
A swim retailer crunched the numbers and found the most Instagrammable beaches across the U.S., hopefully putting an end to your fear of missing out. So grab the towel and beach chair and hit the sand for your summer vacation. Florida and California populate most of the top 20 beaches. But Washington, New York, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia also snuck in there. SwimOutlet identified 250 of the most popular beaches … Read more
Cool your jets. As several states, including New York, gird to manage a simmering heat wave this week, experts are expressing concerns regarding the impact high temperatures can have on flights. Last summer, a plane out of Newark Liberty International Airport was left stuck on a steamy tarmac as passengers suffered on board for seven … Read more
The heat is on. With temperatures expected to soar above the 90s across much of the eastern US this week, millions are preparing to beat the heat. Experts are urging those who take certain medications, including those used to treat high blood pressure, allergies, and mental health conditions, to take extra precautions. Temps will begin … Read more
Let’s hop on a cull. An alligator might eat your pet, but there’s a much sneakier predator lurking out there, waiting to harm your furriest family members — if you live in waterlogged Southern Florida, that is. Particularly during the rainy season, four-legged friends in the Sunshine State are under threat from an invasive species known … Read more
Rain, rain go away — or give me my pay. Travel companies are now offering weather insurance policies as climate change has pushed extreme weather to become one of the biggest factors causing hesitation as people consider booking their next trip. “Most — if not all — travel insurance policies that cover trip cancellation, trip … Read more
The Caribbean is an enticing place to escape, especially if you’re searching for sunshine and warmth. Yet taking a jaunt there during the heart of hurricane season is always a bit of a risk that a major storm could crash your vacation plans. Some islands have fared better at dodging tropical systems than others. The FOX Forecast … Read more
Sink your teeth into this bit of news. Sharks may be more useful than meteorologists when it comes to long-term hurricane forecasting, experts say — and the clues can be found in their migration patterns. Like dogs and birds before a thunderstorm, sharks who smell trouble will typically move en masse into deeper waters weeks in … Read more
DALLAS – Powerful thunderstorms rocked the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on Tuesday, leaving more than 800,000 utility customers in the dark as severe weather barreled across the region and produced baseball-sized hail, hurricane-force wind gusts and significant damage in several communities. Outdoor warning sirens wailed, and cellphones lit up with emergency notifications as the National Weather … Read more
We’re off to sunny Spain. New Yorkers know, and all too well, that summer weekends — from the beaches of the Hamptons to the hiking trails of the Hudson Valley — come with no good-weather guarantees. Luckily, there are some affordable destinations that get so much sunshine per year, you don’t even need to plan … Read more
The world was shocked by the record-breaking rainfall in Dubai last month. The desert city was inundated with more rain in a few days than typically falls in an entire year, killing at least 20 people across the United Arab Emirates and neighboring Oman. It was also surprising that many blamed the downpour on something … Read more
All the cool people will be going there this summer. Scandinavia and other chillier parts of Europe are experiencing a dramatic increase in June to August travel — and it’s all driven by a desire to escape sizzling temperatures that have become the norm in popular destinations like Paris and Rome, experts say. During the warm … Read more
Don’t take this advice lightly. A world-renowned ophthalmologist is offering tips for selecting and wearing sunglasses after a TikToker shared a “cautionary tale” about allegedly purchasing “cheap” sunglasses that didn’t protect against harmful UV rays. “Because I decided to buy trendy-a– sunglasses that were like $5 from Amazon, I am paying the ultimate price,” TikTok … Read more
WASHINGTON – A federal program designed to provide internet access to low-income households is set to run out of funding during May, meaning millions of people could have to adapt to life without having online access. The Affordable Connectivity Program began during the pandemic and provides more than 23 million households with subsidies destined to … Read more
NEW YORK – It seems like just when everyone in the Northeast is ready for warmer weather, Mother Nature has other plans. A series of cold fronts are expected to keep the region cool for an extended stretch of days. “After a beautiful day yesterday (Monday), rain will return to the Northeast tomorrow (Wednesday), with … Read more
Alien and conspiracy theorists showed up in full force last week after a weather modeling software “error” showed an anomaly the size of Texas moving up the African coastline while generating waves bigger than 80 feet high. Ventusky is an application that presents weather and meteorological data to allow people to monitor developments anywhere in the world. According to … Read more
A severe weather outbreak is unfolding Wednesday as numerous thunderstorms roll across the lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast, and it’s expected to persist nearly all day and into the night, the FOX Forecast Center said. An early FOX Forecast Center analysis of data from Katy, Texas, indicates low-level rotation at the time, and the early … Read more
They captured lightning in a throttle. A man who was allegedly aboard Delta flight 1192 when it was struck by lightning claimed that all hell broke loose — and that even the pilot was “white as a ghost.” He detailed the alleged inflight fiasco in a post currently taking off on Reddit. “We basically had … Read more
The Northeast is gearing up for warm temperatures that will allow millions to step outdoors and enjoy nature, but the forecast will take a turn later this week when a storm system moves into the region and again brings the threat of flooding rain. The system is the same one that’s bringing the threat of … Read more
The bet is simple: You book a trip, you purchase a “WeatherPromise,” and you’re eligible for a refund if a meteorological act of god spoils you’re fun. Sort of. Here’s the rub: WeatherPromise is a new app that uses AI to predict the weather during your trip. If their prediction doesn’t match reality, they pay … Read more