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THE TAKEAWAYChampi is expected to peak as a violent super typhoon with winds exceeding 160 mph. Another tropical threat — designated Invest 94E — is taking shape in the Pacific. The Pacific basin remains active amid a brewing Super El Niño. The Pacific remains a hotbed of tropical activity this week as Typhoon Champi churns across the region, while the FOX Forecast Center keeps a close eye on another area for potential development. The basin remains supercharged, fueling monster storms across the basin, including Champi, which has impacted Guam in recent days, with little sign of relief as Tropical Storm Trudy lingers near Mexico. CALIFORNIA STORMS COULD BRING MUCH-NEEDED RAIN AND RELIEF TO WILDFIRE-WEARY AREASThe FOX Forecast Center is also monitoring an additional storm that could develop in the near future. Satellite imagery showing the Northeast Pacific tropics. (NOAA / FOX Weather)Behind Tropical Storm Trudy, an area to watch with highly conductive environmental conditions is being observed south of Mexico, with a high probability of tropical development over the next seven days.

With Halloween around the corner, here are some simple swaps to make your display a treat for the neighbourhood...without tricking our wildlife. Skip the stretchy, fake spider webs outdoors. Birds and bats can get tangled in them. Try window clings or indoor webs instead. Keep lighting low and warm. Avoid bright spotlights and flashing lights, and turn decorations off overnight. Secure your decorations. Loose strings, fishing line and dangling decorations can entangle wildlife or blow away. (Marta Czurylowicz/The Weather Network)To prevent potential fires, choose battery-operated candles or lights instead of open flames. Be mindful of noise and motion. Loud, startling props can disturb animals, especially at night. Clean up daily. Pick up loose plastic, check for fallen decorations and make sure nothing has become a hazard. When you're done with those gourds, diispose of them responsibly so they don't attract wildlife, potentially putting them in harm's way on roads or in spaces near humans. The goal is to keep things spooky for the neighbours, not dangerous for nature.

As fall continues, we inch closer to Halloween, when millions flock outdoors in crisp fall temperatures to enjoy the holiday and spooky vibes. October is synonymous with candy, and some locations across the country have gained a reputation for being haunted over the years. So, what are the top 10 most haunted roads in the U. S.? HALLOWEEN HAZARD: WILDLIFE OFFICIALS WARN SPOOKY SEASON DECORATIONS POSE A HIDDEN DANGERHaunted enthusiasts from Sixt.com break down the most frightening streets to visit this month. Clinton Road, New JerseyNumber one on the list is Clinton Road in West Milford, New Jersey, one of the country's most famous haunted streets, thanks to the chilling backstory of a dead young boy who hangs out under a bridge and returns coins you toss into the water. spooky scene with headlights  apparition in deep fog at night. (Floriana / Getty Images)Kancamagus Highway, New HampshireComing in at number two is Kancamagus Highway, near Lincoln, New Hampshire, where the haunted roadway is also known for stunning fall foliage views. The highway is well known for its scary history, as a man named Thomas Colbath disappeared after leaving his home. TRAVELING FOR FALL FOLIAGE?

Atlantic Canada may be in for a rough middle of the or late week, with forecasters keeping a close eye on the formation of a nor'easter. A non-tropical, low-pressure system between the U. S. East Coast and Bermuda will meander for the next few days, and evolve into a hybrid system with some subtropical characteristics. DON'T MISS: Canada's Winter Sneak Peek: El Niño puts record warmth in playThis system is expected to intensify, track northeast, and may become a nor’easter for Atlantic Canada late week. Widespread winds and rainy conditions, especially for eastern Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, are possible. However, there is still a high amount of uncertainty right now. Here is what we know so far. Nor'easter in development this weekThe U. S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) has a 40 per cent chance of a storm-force, non-tropical low development along a frontal boundary. The area will continue to develop and remain near stationary for the early part of this week. Strong winds and surf expected to impact parts of the U. S. Eastern Seaboard, stretching from the Carolinas to New Jersey. Most showers will remain offshore, but could clip a swath of regions from Virginia to North Carolina

WASHINGTON, D. C. – A secretive, venomous spider native to the Mediterranean has been discovered living inside government buildings in Washington, D. C., raising questions about how the unusual critter arrived in the nation's capital and whether they pose a danger to people. Known as the Mediterranean recluse spider, the species originates from parts of Europe and North Africa and has a history of turning up in buildings far from its native habitat. SCIENTISTS DISCOVER BIZARRE NEW HAPPY-FACED SPIDER WITH UNIQUE GENETICS IN INDIAA study published in American Entomologist documented the spiders in 14 federal government buildings in the Washington, D. C., area over a 10-year period, with researchers finding them primarily in basements, foundation walls and other underground spaces. A close-up of the Mediterranean recluse spider. (Dr. Gale Ridge / FOX Weather)Unlike spiders commonly seen spinning webs around homes, Mediterranean recluses are nocturnal and extremely shy, often disappearing into cracks and crevices when disturbed. Dr. Gale E.

FILE: Centaur-shaped robot helps fight wildfires CENTAUR AID: Founder and Creator of Satyress Robotics, Beau G., joins FOX Weather to share how the centaur-shaped robot will aid in wildfire response, as the machine is built for dangerous environments where humans cannot go. Fire beetles race toward wildfires. Ticks don’t survive them. When wildfires tore through north Spokane, Washington, early this year, something unexpected showed up in the ash: thousands of black fire beetles, drawn to the heat. These insects, part of the genus Melanophila, detect infrared radiation from forest fires with sensors on their bodies and are attracted to freshly burned wood, according to the U. S. Forest Service. They use recently scorched trees to lay their eggs. HALLOWEEN HAZARD: WILDLIFE OFFICIALS WARN SPOOKY SEASON DECORATIONS POSE A HIDDEN DANGER Black beetle on fire trail in the Blue Mountains after the bush fires. (Anna Fitzgerald / Getty Images)After the Spokane Complex fires, the beetles moved into burned neighborhoods and cleanup zones. Entomologists said they can arrive while crews are still working on the fire or in the days just after, sometimes by the thousands.