The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Tropical depression could form this week with eyes on Florida
Start your day with the latest weather news: All eyes are on the Atlantic, where forecasters are watching for the possibility of tropical formation. Plus, the historic Park Fire continues to threaten Northern California.
Weather in America: July 29, 2024
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Monday, July 29, 2024. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.
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Hurricane HQ: Tropical depression could form this week
All eyes are on the Atlantic, where forecasters are watching for the possibility of tropical formation.
The National Hurricane Center said that environmental conditions are forecast to become conducive for a tropical depression to form mid- to late week near the northern Leeward Islands, Greater Antilles, southwestern Atlantic Ocean or the southeastern Bahamas.
If a tropical cyclone were to form, current forecasts show it moving near Florida or the Southeast coast.
(FOX Weather)
Historic Park Fire continues to grow
The Park Fire in California continues to grow in size, burning more than 360,000 acres as it threatens Northern California. Officials say the wildfire has already destroyed dozens of structures, and it is threatening thousands more.
Watch: Park Fire continues to rage as thousands of firefighters fight to douse flames
CAL Fire shared a dramatic video of the Park Fire as it continues to scorch tens of thousands of acres in Northern California. The Park Fire is now the 7th largest wildfire in California history in terms of acreage burned.
Watch this: Dragonflies invade Rhode Island beach
Sunbathers just wanted a relaxing afternoon, but instead, those at this Rhode Island beach were in for a swarm of dragonflies, which forced people to hide under towels and tents.
Dragonflies invade Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island
Beachgoers were in for quite the surprise as a swarm of dragonflies invaded their beach day in Rhode Island on Saturday. (Video courtesy of Michael Grover)
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