The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Deadly wildfires devastate Hawaii
Start your day with the latest weather news – Wildfires that ripped across the Hawaiian island of Maui have killed dozens of people. Windy weather that boosted them will slowly decrease today.
At least 36 dead in raging Hawaiian brush fires fueled by strong winds
At least 36 people have been killed as historic wildfires swept across parts of Hawaii on Tuesday and fears are growing that the death toll could climb even higher.
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Heartbreaking images show devastation of Hawaii wildfires
At least 36 people have been killed in the wildfires that have scorched parts of Hawaii. The island of Maui has been hit incredibly hard, especially in the town of Lahaina. Helicopter video showed the charred remains of the coastal town. Evacuations have been ordered, and shelters have been established. The windy weather that drove the blazes was caused by a combination of a high-pressure system north of the islands and Hurricane Dora to the south. That windy weather is expected to slowly decrease Thursday as strong high pressure to the north will continue to weaken and move westward.
Aerial video shows complete devastation across parts of Maui after catastrophic brush fires
Richard Olsten, owner and operator of Air Maui Helicopter Tours, took video of the island after sunrise, which showed smoldering homes and businesses.
Northeast targeted by series of storms
The Northeast has been hit hard by rain this summer, and that waterlogged pattern continues over the next several days as three storms are in the forecast for the region. The first arrives Thursday, with the next one hot on its heels.
Pre-dawn Thursday, rain and storms move over western New York and Pennsylvania. New York City and Philly will get it for the evening commute. Boston will wait until late night then the entire system clears the coast 24 hours later.
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Florida sees rare excessive heat alerts as swelter summer drags on
The unceasing heat wave that has dominated the southern U.S. isn’t budging. It’s been a summer of firsts in many places, and Florida is no exception. Excessive heat alerts have been issued for parts of central Florida, where these types of alerts are rarely issued.
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Hurricane HQ: Dora approaches International Date Line
Hurricane Dora is a mighty but small storm as it tears a path across the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. The major hurricane is forecast to cross the International Date Line on Friday.
The Atlantic is quiet.
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