Nor'easter lashes coast from Carolinas to Northeast

An October nor'easter is meandering off the Atlantic coast, where it will bring high surf, rip currents, coastal flooding and winds to parts of the East Coast for several days this week. The National Hurricane Center has highlighted it as an area to watch this week for the potential development of Josephine. However, regardless of whether we call this system a nor'easter or Josephine, the impacts will be the same. The bottom line: This system will bring dangerous conditions to the East Coast for multiple days this week.(MORE: What is a nor'easter?)ImpactsWhile we do not expect this storm to be as strong as the late September nor'easter, there will still be some impacts. They are broken down below: Coastal floodingGet More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. The area most likely to be impacted the longest appears to stretch from the Delmarva Peninsula to eastern North Carolina. Coastal flood alerts are in effect for parts of coastal North Carolina, where anywhere from 1 to 4 feet of inundation is possible.

Hurricane Trudy strengthens into a monster Category 3 storm, while Champi eyes rare Guam landfall Trudy rapidly intensified into a Category 3 hurricane early Friday and is forecast to continue to strengthen as moves toward the Mexican coast. Landfall remains possible, but there is increased uncertainty around Trudy's track beyond this weekend. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Champi still has Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in its sights and is expected to move through the U. S. territories as the equivalent of a category 2 hurricane. A direct landfall on Guam would be rare due to the island's small size. From there the typhoon will continue to intensify. Incredibly, the Google Deepmind model is giving it a 99% chance of becoming a Super Typhoon. Last updated at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2026A strong cold front is going to push off the East Coast by early tomorrow. The coldest air of the year on a brisk north wind will move in behind it. There is a strong consensus in the various computer forecasts that a low-pressure system will form along the front similar to the one that developed into the nor'easter last month. This system will play out very differently, however.

THE TAKEAWAYAn active weather pattern continues Sunday, packing rounds of nasty storms each day this week. Over 500,000 homes were without power as severe storms moved through on Saturday. More severe storms are shifting south and will impact the Carolinas and Georgia today. Severe weather is shifting south and will impact millions of people in the Southeast amid a multiday threat that will last through the day Sunday. The relentless severe weather threat has been ongoing since early last week, leaving thousands without power and causing dangerous flash flooding in Ohio and parts of the Midwest and Northeast. SEE YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND FORECASTAccording to the FOX Forecast Center, there have been nearly 1,000 severe storm reports across the North and the East since Tuesday. Gusty winds uproot tree in Michigan yard during severe storms Severe storms on Thursday rattled Michigan, leaving thousands without power and causing damage across major cities like Detroit. Security camera video from Port Huron shows a homeowner standing on their porch before returning inside.

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Some Ohio residents have been ordered to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin, and other residents have been told to shelter in place, the city fire department said Wednesday. People within a 1-mile radius of the “hazardous materials release” were ordered to evacuate at about 10:50 p.m. Tuesday. The shelter-in-place order was issued for Toledo residents within a 3-mile radius beyond that area. Dense fog and haze hindered visibility in the city of about 265,000 people and local news stations reported smelling a plastic-like odor. The dense fog lingered this morning. The National Weather Service has issued a a dense fog advisory until 10 a.m. Once the fog clears out, it will make way for sunny skies through the rest of the day, but winds will remain light and variable. Winds will mostly be coming from the northeast, but low wind speeds will not help much in clearing out the chemicals in the air any time soon, The Weather Channel meteorologist Miriam Guthrie said.

A meteor streaks across the sky over a desert in China during the Orionid meteor shower on Oct. 22, 2023.(VCG/VCG via Getty Images)The Orionid meteor shower is peaking this week, and it promises to be one of the most dazzling displays of the year. And while some of you will have clear skies, rain and clouds could impact the view for others. Here's what you need to know about the Orionids and your forecast:Fast factsPeak day: The meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, Oct. 21, into the early hours of Thursday morning, Oct. 22. Peak time: From midnight to dawn are the best hours to catch the meteors streaking through the sky, so plan on a late night or really early morning. What the Orionids are known for: The Orionid meteors are known for their brightness and their speed. As they streak across the sky at around 41 miles per second, the meteors leave behind a glowing "train" that can last several seconds to minutes. While you can make the perfect plan to catch the Orionids, the key to stellar viewing is still in Mother Nature's hands. The good news is that many of you should have good meteor shower-watching conditions. Much of the central and eastern U. S.