Archives — August 2026

Folks across southern Quebec should keep an eye to the skies to close out the weekend as a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms builds over the region. The risk isn’t exceptional on paper, but the setup bears watching for its sneaky severe potential. Stay alert for rapidly changing conditions, and closely monitor potential watches and warnings in your area. DON'T MISS: Latest El Niño forecast calls for historic heat by this autumnAn area of low pressure will push a cold front through the area from the north. At the same time, instability will build over southern Quebec by the early afternoon hours. This setup will see a line of strong to severe thunderstorms sweep the region, including Montreal, by the late afternoon and into the early evening. Rich moisture aloft will fuel downpours throughout the region, raising the risk for flash flooding. This potential will be higher in urban areas. We’ll also have to watch the potential for gusty winds and small hail (1-2 cm in diameter). A low tornado risk may also develop as the cold front may serve as a focus for storms to acquire pockets of rotation. Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest on conditions across Quebec.

Taylor's last contact came while he was helping a family escape from their home amidst the threat of spreading flames from the Railroad South Fire, which stretched from Cache and Indiahoma. THE TAKEAWAYA 38-year-old federal wildlife officer died while evacuating residents in Oklahoma. The officer lived a life of service, working for the U. S. Navy before his position with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Five homes were destroyed in the Railroad South Fire. OKLAHOMA – Tragedy has unfolded in Oklahoma after a federal wildlife officer died while helping combat the flames of the Railroad South Fire. According to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), David Taylor, 38, of Scio, Oregon, reportedly helped evacuate residents threatened by the spreading flames. "Officer Taylor was going door to door alongside local emergency crews helping families get to safety," the USFWS said. HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY: FIRE CAPTAIN, HIS WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN HAVE DIED AMID FLASH FLOODING IN SOUTHERN UTAHTaylor's last contact came while he was helping a family escape from their home amidst the threat of spreading flames from the Railroad South Fire, which stretches from Cache and Indiahoma.

Severe storms target major Northeast cities by midweek STORM WATCH: Repeated rounds of severe storms are targeting major Northeast cities by midweek, with rain, thunderstorms and intense wind gusts to watch for. Did you expect this type of weather close to Meteorological fall? Another round of nasty weather is targeting millions in the Northeast starting midweek, as the odds for severe weather have increased. Starting midweek, severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are set to slam popular metro areas along the Interstate 95 corridor in the Northeast, as we head into September and meteorological fall. This comes as a large heat dome across the Great Plains and Southern U. S. pushes a jet stream farther north, positioning a severe storm path across the Northeast. WHAT IS A HEAT DOME AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT YOU DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS? This is a recipe for severe storms, as it will combine with plenty of wind shear and above-average moisture, setting the stage for intense conditions.

FILE: Spokane resident shares story after wildfires reduce home to ashes Spokane, Washington, resident Valeria White's life changed forever when dangerous, fast-moving wildfires tore through her community, destroying entire neighborhoods and reducing her home to ashes. She joined FOX Weather to share her heartbreaking story and describe what life has been like in the days since losing everything they left behind. THE TAKEAWAYThe Ross Fire has scorched 85,000 acres and is 31% contained. The Hawk Fire has scorched over 15,000 acres and is 98% contained. Firefighters in both regions are battling dangerous fire weather conditions. Wildfires are presenting severe challenges for emergency crews in two different parts of the country as fast-moving blazes tear through North Texas and Nevada. The dangerous Ross Fire has exploded to 85,000 acres near Fort Worth, while the Hawk Fire near Reno holds at 98% containment after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. next Ross Fire captured from Lone Camp, Texas on Aug. 24, 2026.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to impact the Southeast, with a flood threat expected to last through Tuesday. THE TAKEAWAYHeavy rain and thunderstorms continue to impact the Southeast. This comes as an area of low pressure fires off tropical downpours. Most of the Southeast is expected to receive 1 to 3 inches of rain. The National Hurricane Center has designated Invest 97L, which is drifting along the Gulf Coast. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to impact the Southeast, with a flood threat expected to last through Tuesday. KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS AND EMERGENCIES REALLY MEANThis comes as a broad area of low pressure, along with an almost stationary front, fires off tropical downpours along the Florida coast. The amount of rain expected.(FOX Weather) The front is positioned along the coast and, combined with an area of lower pressure, is triggering daily rounds of heavy rainfall. The low pressure area has also developed some tropical characteristics since forming along the front.

The National Weather Service said lightning kills roughly 20 people in the U. S. every year. THE TAKEAWAYAn adult male jet skier died after being struck by lightning near Fort De Soto. Ongoing storms continue to bring severe weather threats to the Southeast. The National Weather Service says lightning typically occurs more often during the summer months. FORT DE SOTO, Fla.- A jet skier has died after being struck by lightning near Fort De Soto, Florida, as ongoing storms continue to bring severe weather threats to the Southeast. ROUNDS OF THUNDERSTORMS, DANGEROUS FLASH FLOODING SLAM SOUTHEAST AS MULTIDAY EVENT LINGERS INTO NEXT WEEKAccording to James Miller, public information officer for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 6:35 p.m. on Saturday when an adult male jet skier was struck by lightning. He was transferred to a hospital for treatment. Authorities later confirmed he did not survive. FILE: A lightning bolt strikes the ground in Orlando, Florida on Aug. 6, 2025. (FOX Weather)According to the National Weather Service (NWS), lightning typically occurs more often during the summer months.

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the space observatory Roman Telescope lifts off from launch complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/John Raoux)NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday morning to "soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. "SpaceX launched the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope shortly after daybreak aboard a triple-the-firepower Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center. Roman blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away that's home to the Webb Space Telescope, one of NASA's other big-ticket eyes in the sky. “Roman is exactly the kind of success story we want to see across NASA,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “Delivered ahead of schedule and on budget, this mission reflects more than a decade of dedication from the NASA workforce and our industry partners.

Dolly lasted for about 24 hours in the Atlantic as a Tropical Storm. Remnants of Dolly are targeting the Caribbean Just about 24 hours as a tropical storm, Dolly dissipated in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday after struggling to develop as it battled the hostile conditions produced by the inhibiting El Niño climate pattern. THE TAKEAWAYAfter just 24 hours, Dolly dissipated from a tropical storm in the Atlantic. The NHC has issued a 10% chance of development for Dolly's remnants. Dolly's remnants are bringing heavy rain to the Caribbean islands. Just about 24 hours as a tropical storm, Dolly dissipated in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday after struggling to develop as it battled the hostile conditions produced by the inhibiting El Niño climate pattern. In the last advisory, the National Hurricane Center issued a 10% chance of development for Dolly's remnants over the next seven days.

A dip in the jet stream left behind a cluster of thunderstorms which has turned into a small tropical disturbance in the northern Gulf. Officially, it’s tagged Invest 97L by the National Hurricane Center. The system is trapped under the heat dome high-pressure system that's bringing hot weather to the Midwest, which will slowly nudge it toward the upper Texas coast. WHAT IS A HEAT DOME AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT YOU DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS? The National Hurricane Center puts the odds it will reach tropical depression status in the low range. It only has a couple of days, but the Gulf water is plenty warm, and the atmospheric pattern looks reasonably conducive to development. Tropical activity in the Atlantic basin over the next week. (Bryan Norcross)There's a long history of small systems spinning up quickly in the northwestern Gulf, of course. The curvature of the coast and the extremely warm water contribute to that phenomenon. Everyone from Galveston to Southwest Louisiana should stay in touch with the forecast over the next couple of days just in case something unexpected happens.

See the moment a mudslide engulfs buildings at Nepal-China borderRising water levels in the Bhotekoshi River prompted Nepalese authorities to warn of potential new flooding on Sunday, urging residents in vulnerable, devastated districts to stay on high alert. Mobile warnings were dispatched early in the day as rescue teams worked to clear debris from a crucial highway connecting Kathmandu to the flooded areas. At least 800 people are dead, and more than 3,000 are missing across Nepal and Tibet. In Dhading, one of the worst-hit regions in Nepal, some residents began returning to ruined homes to see what can be salvaged.(MORE: How did the deadly flood disaster in Nepal and Tibet happen? Here's what scientists are saying)Residents sat in homes with walls washed away by the floods, shoveling sludge-like mud and rubble off balconies or window frames. Others scanned the ground for items they could pick out of the mud and rinse off. One man had returned for his chickens, which he found alive. He tied them up and put them in the cabin of his truck. “Everything is finished. Nothing is left.

Incredible rescues in Nepal as glacier collapse death toll climbsNUWAKOT, Nepal (AP) — As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal - China border entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities were still finding survivors and transporting them to safety. At relief centers, families of missing people waited anxiously for news of their loved ones as the death toll and the number of people unaccounted for continued to rise. The combined toll in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 800 dead and over 3,000 people missing.(MORE: How did the deadly flood disaster in Nepal and Tibet happen? Here's what scientists are saying)More than 3,700 people have been rescued in Nepal so far. In Nuwakot, one of the Nepali districts devastated by the floods, helicopters arrived loaded with boxes and bags of aid, including clothes, instant noodles, crackers and rice. Others returned from the flood-hit areas carrying survivors. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. A truck and a structure is seen submerged in thick mud and debris following flash floods on Aug.

THE TAKEAWAYGlacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) can send destructive waters and debris racing downstream with little warning. Alaska’s Suicide Basin produces near-annual GLOFs, but close monitoring helps protect Juneau. Remote Himalayan communities face greater danger when high-mountain lakes are not monitored. JUNEAU, Alaska – With little warning, water trapped behind a glacier or natural dam can suddenly break free, unleashing torrents of water, ice and debris that have caused some of the world’s most devastating and unexpected natural disasters. Known as a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, the phenomenon occurs when water trapped behind a glacier or loose moraine dam suddenly breaks free, sending a powerful surge racing downstream. WHAT IS A GLACIAL COLLAPSE? HOW COLLAPSING ICE CAN TRIGGER DEADLY FLOODS, LANDSLIDES AND TSUNAMIS Tsho Rolpa Lake, a moraine-dammed glacial lake in Nepal’s Himalayas. The expanding lake remains closely monitored because a dam failure could trigger a destructive glacial lake outburst flood downstream. (ICIMOD)The U. S.