Loud sonic boom heard and felt by hundreds across parts of New England

The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"

UN says next five years to smash heat records

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.

Manhattanhenge 2026: When, where and how to watch

The phenomenon returns this week with a partial alignment on Thursday night, followed by the highly anticipated full alignment on Friday.

NYC weather today: Warm now, cooler later
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Temperatures are expected to drop this weekend amid a cold front moving through the region. FOX 5 NY's meteorologist Mike Woods has the

NYC weather: Memorial Day forecast
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More rain for Memorial Day in NYC as temperatures reach a high of 73 degrees.

Rainy, cool weather continues with showers into Monday
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Steady rain is shifting to scattered showers and drizzle, with more wet weather expected overnight into Monday before gradual improvement and warmer temperatures arrive Tuesday.

More than 80 Long Island beaches under swimming advisories after heavy rainfall

Health officials on Long Island are warning residents to stay out of the water at more than 80 beaches across Nassau and Suffolk counties following heavy rainfall that may have impacted water quality.

Memorial Day forecast: Rainy, chill Sunday before temperatures rise on Monday
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Sunday will see lots of rain and temperatures in the 50s, while Sunday will start off with some rain, which will clear by the afternoon as temperatures rise to a high of 75.

6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.

Rainy Memorial Day weekend forecast: Tri-State faces washout before warmer weather returns
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The Tri-State gets a brief break from rain Friday, but the dry weather will not last long. FOX 5’s Mike Woods says rain returns Friday night before a soggy, chilly Memorial Day weekend, with 1 to 2 inches possible across the area and some spots seeing up to 3 inches. Showers may linger into Memorial Day morning before conditions improve next week, with sunshine and warmer temperatures returning by Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.

Several subway lines disrupted due to flooding

Both the E and F lines are currently experiencing disruptions due to flooding issues, according to the MTA.

NYC heat advisory: How long will the warm weather last?
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Temperatures will continue to rise into the 90s through Wednesday as heat advisories are issued and NYC activates its heat emergency plan. FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest. 

Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets

Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.

Heat wave possible in NYC region as heat emergency plan activated
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Temperatures will continue to rise into the 90s through Wednesday as heat advisories are issued and NYC activates its heat emergency plan.