Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.

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Hurricane Erin becomes 1st hurricane of 2025 season: Live updates

Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.

Hurricane Erin becomes first hurricane of 2025: Will it impact the Northeast?

Tropical Storm Erin has become a hurricane as of 11 a.m., Friday, August 15. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or 4) with peak wind speeds of around 130 mph over the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Large tree falls onto Tesla in Teaneck, trapping passengers and injuring 3

A large tree fell on a car and pedestrians in Teaneck, NJ, injuring three people. Officials said two people inside a Tesla trapped under the tree.

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FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente has the NYC weather forecast.

Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway

Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.

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A sunny day on Sunday as temperatures start to warm for the week ahead.

NYC heat wave: 4th-warmest year on record, 2nd-hottest summer

Another heat wave is on the way for states in the Northeast, but residents will get to enjoy a beautiful weekend before the weather turns up the heat.

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FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the weather forecast. A beautiful weekend is in store, but should the Tri-State prepare for heat wave number 3?

2 NJ earthquakes in 3 days: Are more on the way?

New Jersey doesn't typically come to mind when you think of earthquakes, but the state has already been rattled by two this month, and more are possible in the coming weeks and months.

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Clouds are clearing out on Thursday as temperatures remain mild in the low 80s.

Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.

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Another cloudy and hazy day as temperatures reach a high of 83 degress.