The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Containment of Hawaii’s deadly wildfires increases
Start your day with the latest weather news – Dozens of people were killed when fires ripped across the island of Maui. Crews have made progress fighting the blazes as winds that drove them have relaxed.
Wildfire recovery efforts underway across Maui, Hawaii
Horror and heartbreak in Hawaii as the aftermath of the deadly Maui fires are on full display. The state's governor called it the worst disaster in the state's history. As of Friday morning, 55 people are dead. Sadly, that number is expected to rise. FOX Weather is on top of the latest recovery efforts.
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Progress made at containing deadly Hawaii wildfires
Crews have made progress against the deadly wildfires that have devastated parts of Hawaii. The beloved town of Lahaina on the island of Maui has been turned to ash. These fires rank among the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. The howling winds that drove the flames have started to relax and should return to normal by Friday afternoon.
Deadly Hawaiian wildfires change Maui landscape to 'war zone'
KHON Reporter Brigette Namata reports from the shores of Maui where the Hawaii wildfires have left the landscape charred. Namata said it's like looking at a war zone.
Severe storms target Midwest
Severe weather is again a problem in parts of the U.S. This time, the Midwest is at risk of thunderstorms that could produce damaging wind, large hail and a few tornadoes. The worst storms are expected in a swath that stretches from Minnesota to Missouri.
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More wet weather expected in Northeast
After a stormy Thursday in the Northeast, quieter weather returns Friday. However, more wet weather is expected this weekend in a region that has already been fairly damp all summer.
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Hurricane HQ: Dora about to make history
Hurricane Dora is forecast to cross into the Western Pacific basin Friday, making it one of only a handful of hurricanes to make it from the eastern side of the vast ocean to the western side. There are several other areas of interest in the Pacific as well.
The Atlantic is quiet for now. However, NOAA increased its forecast for the Atlantic on Thursday.
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