Severe weather

In the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, an outlandish conspiracy theory about the Federal Emergency Management Agency that has percolated for decades started to reappear online. Now, the government agency is making one of its strongest pushes against the claim to date.

Milton’s tornadoes were part of an unusual trend this year: Hurricanes in the U.S. have produced an abnormally high number of strong twisters.

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida Wednesday night. First Alert meteorologist Brittney Shipp has more on the amount of rainfall the state is getting. Florida has seen widespread damage even before the storm hit as there were over 100 tornado warnings, 19 were confirmed. The storm surge is still a concern as areas can see anywhere from 10 to 15...

Meteorologists calculate that more than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast United States in the last week from Hurricane Helene and a run-of-the-mill rainstorm that sloshed in ahead of it. It’s an unheard-of amount of water that stunned experts.

The death toll continues to rise as the southeast recovers from Hurricane Helene. NBC10’s Deanna Durante shows us how volunteers from the Philadelphia region are helping the victims. 

The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.

The storm, now a post-tropical cyclone, was expected to hover over the Tennessee Valley on Saturday and Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday, as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 58 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog during Hurricane Helene after their sailboat became disabled and began taking on water.

The latest numbers showed that there were 32 cancellations and 155 delays in and out of the Philadelphia International Airport. Airlines said it was due to the weather which go them off the hook for reimbursing any costs travelers accumulated. NBC10’s Karen Hua spoke with travelers about how much they had to spend and has what people need to know...

Hurricane Ernesto, which made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda, brought heavy rains and strong winds before moving north-northeast away from the area.

Conditions will calm down after we see some isolated showers overnight into Saturday morning. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Brittney Shipp has your forecast.

Windy conditions and more flooding chances are possible for Friday night as Tropical Storm Debby moves out of the Philadelphia region. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Brittney Shipp has your forecast. 

There was a high risk of strong rip currents at the Jersey Shore on Friday because of Tropical Storm Debby after a tornado touched down in northern Delaware on Thursday night. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg and Miguel Martinez-Valle have the latest. 

The weather brought on by Tropical Storm Debby has proven to be hard to escape for one Montgomery County family. Their vacation to North Carolina quickly turned into a situation that had them running away from the storm. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has their story. 

NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist is tracking the remnants of Tropical Depression Debby bringing the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes to the Philadelphia region Friday.

NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Bill Henley is tracking bands of rain and wind Friday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby strike the area. The tornado threat is higher.

A First Alert is in effect for our entire area throughout Friday and there is a risk for more isolated tornadoes. Lightning, damaging winds, large hail and flooding are all severe weather threats we have to be aware of. First Alert weather meteorologist Brittney Shipp has what you need to know to stay safe.

There were downed trees and lots of debris in Wilmington, New Castle County after a tornado touched down near there Thursday night. A police officer witnessed the tornado make touch down. NBC10’s Johnny Archer spoke with locals who witnessed the tornado firsthand and describe the frightening experience.

As our region braces for more severe weather with the remnants of Tropical Storm Debbie, the NBC10 First Alert Weather team is sharing some tips to stay safe. Go to a central room or basement. If you’re in a high rise building, go to a bathroom. No matter what stay away from windows and make sure to cover your...