Spreading misinformation about a looming tropical storm system-and meteorologists are not happy about it. Misleading TikTok videos gaining traction in Houston are falsely claiming a hurricane is forming in the Gulf and is set to strike the city,

The National Hurricane Center said July 16 it is continuing to monitor an area of low pressure moving across Florida toward the Gulf.

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Forecasts suggested widespread rainfall totals between 2 and 4 inches, with isolated areas seeing as much as 7 inches by Tuesday evening. Authorities emphasized the risk posed by flooding, including rapidly rising waters in streams and dangerous road conditions in both cities and rural areas.

There is a general consensus about the frequency of nor’easters in a warmer world, but were still big questions about their intensity.

S ARATOGA SPRINGS - Damage from last week's thunderstorm forced Yaddo, the renowned artists' retreat, to close its gardens until repairs can be made.

We're tracking the potential for some severe weather going into the day today, the Denver metro area is under a level 2 threat for those severe storms.

A heat advisory is in effect for the New York City area Wednesday and Thursday, with feels-like temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees as more storms threaten the forecast. Air quality is also a concern for vulnerable groups.