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In the latest burst of seismic activity, more than a dozen earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or higher have rattled the Pacific Ring of Fire.13 earthquakes rattled cities across 8 countries between Wednesday and Thursday, with some minor seismic activity happening in the very center of the Pacific Ring of Fire. There have been 13 earthquakes of a magnitude 4.0 or higher between September 9 and 10. (FOX Weather)SCIENTISTS UNCOVER POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENT AT ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST DANGEROUS FAULT LINESVanuatuThe small island nation of Vanuatu, off the coast of Australia, saw 3 earthquakes strike in the area of Isangel. The first earthquake struck around 4 a.m. local time on Thursday. It measured a magnitude 5.2 and struck about 47 miles outside the city. Over the next 3 hours, another 2 quakes rattled the same area. One measured a magnitude 4.8, while the other was a magnitude 4.7. Wide view of Lenakel showing the port, a ship and inhabitants on the beach of Lenakel the main city or a small living center located on the west side of the island of Tanna, in the south of the Vanuatu archipelago in the South Pacific on January 31, 2025.

According to the National Lightning Safety Council, 14 people have been killed by lightning in 2026 and lightning can strike the ground as much as 10 miles away from the thunderstorm from which it originates. CELEBRATION, Fla. — A 20-year-old man from Michigan died after a lightning strike in Celebration, Florida, on Tuesday, according to local police. The Osceola Sheriff’s Office said bystanders were performing CPR on Matthew Eric Jenkins behind a hotel downtown after a lightning strike was seen nearby.'BOLT FROM THE BLUE': HOW DANGEROUS LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE MILES AWAY FROM THUNDERSTORMS FILE - A lightning bolt strikes the ground in Orlando, Florida on Aug. 6, 2025. (FOX Weather)Jenkins was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police said they received the emergency call at 6:25 p.m. An official cause of death has not been released by the medical examiner. DEBUNKING 7 MYTHS ABOUT LIGHTNING Past radar lightning strike on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 in Celebration,  Florida.

El Niño intensifies alongside high odds of a historic event El Niño continues to strengthen, with odds now exceeding 90% that it will become a very strong event and a 75% chance it could become a historic event from October through December, according to the latest release from the Climate Prediction Center. FOX Weather meteorologists Stephen Morgan and Marissa Torres break down what it all means. THE TAKEAWAYThis El Niño has a 75% chance of becoming the strongest El Niño since record keeping began (1950). El Niño has dramatically suppressed the Atlantic hurricane season, while supercharging tropical activity across the Pacific. According to NOAA's September forecast, there is a 97% chance of a Super El Niño this fall and winter that will last through early spring. El Niño conditions have strengthened significantly in the Central Pacific, now with a 75% chance of reaching historic strength between October and December 2026, according to NOAA.

El Niño silences Atlantic as climatological peak of hurricane season arrives The climatological peak of Atlantic hurricane season arrives today, September 10, yet the basin remains eerily quiet, largely due to El Niño’s influence. Wind shear remains high across the entire Main Development Region (MDR), while Saharan dust and low instability are severely limiting the numerous tropical waves moving off the coast of Africa. THE TAKEAWAY The Atlantic basin is quiet during hurricane season due to El Niño. In past years, Sept. 10 typically marks the busiest time of the Atlantic hurricane season. However, in the Pacific Basin, hurricane activity continues to be red-hot. The climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season arrived Thursday, but experts say the basin is eerily quiet. WHAT IS A SUPER EL NINO? Currently, there are no active storms or areas being monitored for tropical development as El Niño continues to suppress activity.

THE TAKEAWAYNOAA announced summer 2026 was the warmest summer on record. This summer surpassed the previous record by 0.4 degrees, beating records set in 1936 and 2021. According to the FOX Forecast Center, much of the U. S. experienced above-average temperatures throughout the summer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Wednesday that summer 2026 was the warmest on record for the Lower 48 in 132 years of record-keeping. RECORD HEAT TAKES AIM AT SOUTHERN PLAINS WITH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA IN THE BULL'S-EYEThis summer surpassed the previous record by 0.4 degrees, beating records set in 1936 and 2021. August 2026 U. S. Total Precipitation Percentiles. (NOAA / FOX Weather)According to the FOX Forecast Center, much of the U. S. experienced above-average temperatures throughout the summer, with particularly warm nighttime temperatures across the country. MILLIONS IN THE CENTRAL US EXPECTED TO CONTINUE SIZZLING IN LATE-SUMMER RECORD HEAT THROUGH FRIDAYMuch-above-average nighttime minimum temperatures spanned across most of the U. S. while average daytime maximum temperatures remained close to average across much of the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley.

A Level 2 out of 4 flood risk is in place for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia through Friday morning. THE TAKEAWAYRain and thunderstorms will slam North Texas through the Ohio Valley to the I-95 corridor in the Mid-Atlantic. Flooding will be the main threat, especially in parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The front will move into the Southeast on Friday, bringing more showers and downpours. A sprawling flash flood threat stretches along a 1,300-mile corridor from North Texas to southern New Jersey Thursday, with some of the heaviest rain expected across the central Appalachians and Ohio Valley — a region that has dealt with repeated flooding in recent weeks.2026 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON NEARS HISTORIC TERRITORY FOR LATEST FIRST HURRICANE AMID LOOMING SUPER EL NIÑO Storm clouds over Kirkwood, Missouri, Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2026. (Jeff)Storms are being driven by a massive cold front that's sagging south and brought severe weather to parts of the Mid-Mississippi Valley and eastern Great Lakes on Wednesday.

About 25 percent of Canadians deal with seasonal allergies. Ragweed usually dominates the headlines in the fall, but this year is different. “We do anticipate that it will be a bit of a lighter season than last year,” says Daniel Coates, Director at Aerobiology Research Laboratories. “Probably about 70 per cent of the grains that we saw last year. "DON'T MISS: Canada's 2026 fall forecast calls for a pause on cold weatherThis is excellent news for residents of Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba, as these provinces typically experience the highest levels of ragweed pollen. However, due to the excessive rain we've seen across the country this year, the allergy season will look and feel a little different. “Ragweed and all plants do love rain, but excessive amounts of rain will wash the pollen out of the air. Allergy sufferers do not get the typical symptoms that they usually experience since the pollen has been washed down to the ground and into the sewer systems or the grass, etc.,” explains Coates. RELATED: Do I have a cold or allergies? How to tell the differnceThis phenomenon, however, does not mean allergy season is cancelled.

Popular Hawaii resort hit hard by Hurricane Lowell; see the damageTwo deaths have been confirmed in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell in Hawaii. Police in Kauai found the body of a 74-year-old man along the ocean shoreline near Nōmilu Fishpond. The man was first reported missing on Tuesday. Officials believe his death was related to Lowell's storm surge. In Waimānalo, on the island of Oahu, a man died after a large tree fell on him on Monday, as Lowell swept just west of the islands. Gov. Josh Green said the man was living in a tent in a park. Lowell didn’t make landfall, but it still brought intense winds and rain, hitting Kauai the hardest. Higher elevations in Hawaii got as much as 18 inches of rain. Lowell’s impacts in Hawaii are the third time in less than a month that the state has experienced severe weather. Many communities were still recovering from storms that struck the islands just two weeks apart in August — Hurricane Lala and Tropical Storm Moke. "We're going to get through this together," Mayor of Kauai Derek Kawakami said on Wednesday. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value.

Winter is coming, and now is the time to get your vehicle ready.1. Check your tiresIf you're counting on all-season tires to carry you through the entire year, it may be time to rethink that. “It's a bit of a misconception, mainly because of the name. All-season tires really only work for three seasons of the year. Once it gets below 7°C, they have less grip on the pavement,” explained D'Andre Urquhart, Service Advisor at OK Tire. The difference comes down to the rubber and tread design. All-season tires have fewer and shallower sipes, which means less traction and reduced braking performance in snowy conditions. Once temperatures are consistently around 7°C or lower, it's time to switch to dedicated winter tires. D'Andre Urquhart assists customer at OK Tire. (The Weather Network)Content continues belowRELATED: Cold weather and tires: Three things to check for before it's too late2. Don't forget tire pressureCold weather affects more than just your traction. It can also lower your tire pressure. For every 5 to 6°C drop in temperature, your tires can lose pressure, which can impact handling, fuel efficiency, and tire wear.

A powerful Super El Niño continues to build in the Pacific. This creates what I call an atmospheric hurricane shield for the United States, lowering the overall risk of Atlantic hurricane development and U. S. landfalls by creating unfavorable tropical conditions. This comes from the latest analysis and forecast data, which show a hostile setup for Atlantic hurricane development: sinking air, record-strong wind shear, and lack of moisture, all keeping the 2026 season exceptionally quiet near its seasonal peak. In this article, I will look at the latest Atlantic and Pacific signals, how they are changing the global atmosphere, and what the forecasts show for the rest of hurricane season and the United States landfall risk. I will also look at why a quieter hurricane season can offer early clues about Winter 2026/2027 patterns, and even a Polar Vortex connection. Ocean anomalies play a very important role in the global weather system. Pacific temperature anomalies are known to directly affect hurricane season and thus the United States.

THE TAKEAWAYLowell made a rare direct hit on Hawaii as a Category 2 hurricane on Monday night Hawaii time. The storm damaged homes and downed trees across Kaua'i, where nearly 90% of customers are still without power. The eastern side of Kaua'i saw the worst of Lowell's impacts, with wind gusts over 80 mph, including a top gust of 92 in Puu Lua. HONOLULU — Powerful Hurricane Lowell made a rare direct hit on Hawaii Monday night, blasting the state's western islands with intense wind, rain and storm surge. The storm damaged homes and downed trees across Kaua'i, where nearly 90% of customers are still without power. Lowell was downgraded to a tropical storm late Tuesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HURRICANE MAKING A DIRECT HIT AND LANDFALL? The storm turned deadly after a 74-year-old Kalāheo man was found dead Wednesday along the shoreline near Nōmilu Fishpond, a day after he was reported missing following Hurricane Lowell’s impact on Kauaʻi, police said. Officials believe storm surge may have contributed to his death. An autopsy is pending, and foul play is not suspected.

Tropical Depression Fourteen-E is likely to become Tropical Storm Norbert sometime Thursday, and could reach hurricane status by this weekend. THE TAKEAWAYTropical Depression Fourteen-E is likely to develop into a tropical storm Thursday. This would become the next named storm, Norbert. Future Norbert could become a hurricane by Saturday. Another round of tropical activity is brewing in the Pacific, with Tropical Depression Fourteen-E trailing behind former Hurricane Lowell, Karina and Marie as the next tropical threat. This graphic shows Tropical Depression Fourteen-E.(FOX Weather) So far this season, there have been 15 named storms, including six hurricanes. MALIBU DECLARES EMERGENCY AS COASTAL EROSION FORCES EVACUATIONS, TRIGGERS SINKHOLE AT CELEBRITY PROPERTYThe storm was designated Invest 96E on Tuesday and shortly after, became Tropical Depression Fourteen-E. The FOX Forecast Center said Tropical Depression Fourteen-E is likely to become Tropical Storm Norbert sometime Thursday, and could reach hurricane status by Saturday. Heavy tropical rain and gusty winds sweep across a beach resort as palm trees bend and sway in the storm.

FILE: Apple picking season is dependent on good fall weather Hard freezes, strong winds and hail can impact the fall's peak apple picking season. Kenny Bowman is the co-owner of Bowman Orchards in Rexford, New York, and talks about some of the things that come with running an orchard and all they have to offer. THE TAKEAWAYFall-like temperatures will push into the Northern Tier next week. Multiple storm systems could bring rain and severe weather from Friday into early next week. Warmer-than-average temperatures will persist across the Heartland and Southeast into mid-September. September marks the transition from summer to fall, and a classic cold front will help cement the shifting of seasons, bringing cooler temperatures and scattered showers as summer gradually gives way to the chillier months ahead. RECORD-WARM GULF WATERS COULD FUEL LATE-SEASON TROPICAL ACTIVITY DESPITE EL NIÑO SUPPRESSION Scenic Railroad is seen during colorful fall foliage in New Hampshire, United States.  (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images / Getty Images)Intrusions of fall-like air across the northern U. S. will arrive alongside periods of rain and thunderstorms.

Coastal erosion causes sinkhole to swallow driveway of Nicolas Cage's Malibu home The home of Hollywood blockbuster star Nicolas Cage was damaged after a massive sinkhole swallowed the driveway. Authorities said severe coastal erosion caused the collapse, with the sinkhole estimated to be about 30 feet by 30 feet in size.  Drone footage shows the extent of the damage with the entire driveway in the in the hole as the ocean crashes under the house and over the debris. Officials confirmed the home was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported. THE TAKEAWAYPowerful surf accelerated coastal erosion across California's coastline. About 20 oceanfront homes were evacuated after waves threatened the Long Beach neighborhood. Malibu has declared a state of emergency after a massive sinkhole triggered a gas leak at a Hollywood celebrity's oceanfront property. LONG BEACH, Calif. – The crippling impacts of coastal erosion have taken a toll on the battered California coast, triggering the evacuation of 20 oceanfront homes in Long Beach and the abrupt existence of a sinkhole in a Hollywood celebrity's Malibu driveway.

Widespread thunderstorms, including some severe, are expected across Ontario on Wednesday. Localized flooding presents the most significant hazard as atmospheric moisture levels are forecast between 40-60 mm, highlighting a heightened flood risk. Gusty winds of 80+ km/h are also possible in organized thunderstorm activity. Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2026 for an in depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it and much more! Be sure to stay alert to the changing conditions, and check for any weather warnings in your area. Severe thunderstorm risk in Ontario Wednesday with localized flooding a top concernA low pressure system from the Prairies is moving through Ontario, bringing a surge of muggy air across the province. Temperatures will reach the mid-20s, feeling close to 30°C in parts of southern Ontario, including the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). DON'T MISS: Meteor shower season is about to begin! Thunderstorms, some severe, are expected Wednesday as moisture and instability peak ahead of a cold front. Rain and storms will develop across cottage country and Muskoka before spreading southward. Areas near Parry Sound could see 20-30+ mm of rainfall.

THE TAKEAWAYMuch of the Florida and Gulf waters have reached record-warm territory. An October tropical system could rapidly fuel up on the untapped ocean heat. Alternatively, ongoing El Niño-driven inactivity could prime the Florida Peninsula for a severe fall and winter weather season. FLORIDA - Record-warm waters around Florida and the Gulf are creating an unusual setup as El Niño continues to suppress tropical activity in the Atlantic, according to our affiliate, FOX 35 Orlando meteorologist Noah Bergren. PACIFIC TROPICS ROAR AS ATLANTIC APPROACHES HISTORIC MILESTONE WITH NO HURRICANES AMID BREWING ‘SUPER EL NIÑO’"A good majority of the water around Florida and in the Gulf is now at record territory for the surface temp," Bergren said. Despite ocean conditions that can easily support tropical development, no hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic so far this year. In fact, the basin is nearing historic territory for the latest first hurricane of the season.

This Day In Weather History is a daily podcast by Chris Mei from The Weather Network, featuring stories about people, communities and events and how weather impacted them.--On Saturday, Sept. 9, 1775, a hurricane hit Newfoundland. The hurricane killed around 4,000 people, making it the deadliest natural disaster in Canadian history. On Aug. 27, 1775, the hurricane hit North Carolina. A letter from North Carolina that recounted, "We had a violent hurricane...which has done a vast deal of damage here, at the Bar, and at Matamuskeet, near 150 lives being lost at the Bar, and 15 in one neighbourhood at Matamuskeet. "The hurricane also hit Virginia. Between the two states, 163 people died. Then the storm hit Newfoundland. It's unknown if the storm that hit the province was indeed the "1775 Newfoundland hurricane" or remnants from a previous system. Content continues belowNewfoundland was hit hard, especially the fisheries. It "received a very severe stroke from the violence of a storm of wind, which almost swept everything before it," said Commodore Governor Robert Duff.

Prepare your home, bank account and grocery cart for El NiñoEl Niño may sound exotic and complicated, a weather pattern that no one really understands, happening thousands of miles away. But its effects can reach all the way to your home, grocery cart and bank account, so it's important to know how you'll be personally impacted. And this year could be a big one: NOAA says the 2026 El Niño is likely to be stronger from October through December than any event on record going back to 1950. So what can you actually do about it? Start with your walletAs Chloe Demrovsky of NYU's Center for Global Affairs puts it, “El Niño impacts energy markets and it impacts agricultural markets. And so those two things trickle down to consumers mainly through prices.”Agriculturally speaking, rice and wheat could face pressure from drought in parts of Asia and Australia. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value.(MORE: El Niño: Latest forecast, news and impacts)Meanwhile, excessive rain in South America could hurt crops like potatoes, onions and carrots. Sugar, coffee, tea and cocoa are also vulnerable.