FOX WEATHER BREAKING

Oscar is a tiny hurricane, which presents a significant forecast challenge. These small storms can spin up quickly, but they can also fall apart just as fast if they encounter hostile upper-level winds. Computer forecasts are based on a grid, and important aspects of smaller storms can fall within the grid spacing.

Crew-8’s Dragon capsule was originally expected to undock on Oct. 7, but Hurricane Milton delayed their homecoming. Continued rough seas and gusty winds in the available splashdown zones have continued to impact the spacecraft’s return trip – now not expected to happen before Oct. 22. The mission has become one of the longest Dragon endeavors in history, lasting more than 230 days.

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled imagery of a binary star system, known as R Aquarii, that is reminiscent of volcano, due to its vast spiral patterns.

Tropical Storm Oscar suddenly formed in the western Atlantic Ocean Saturday, nearly instantly transforming from a disturbance struggling to get organized into a robust tropical cyclone in just hours and has some northern Caribbean islands bracing for its impact.

A tropical disturbance that has spent days in the Atlantic Ocean struggling to get organized has suddenly found new life in the northern Caribbean Saturday, and may develop into a tropical depression, or even a tropical storm later in the day.

Tropical Storm Nadine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea early Saturday morning, achieving named-storm status just hours before it was expected to make landfall in Central America.

Researchers at West Virginia University believe severe space weather events can leave a lasting imprint on tree rings. They focused on three species of trees: the bristlecone pine, the deciduous bald cypress and oak trees.

Since 2023, more than 70% of the world’s reefs have experienced a level of heat stress. Elevated water temperatures trigger the reefs to expel microscopic algae, which results in the loss of the reef’s vibrant colors.

The Orionids put on a spectacular light show every fall and peak around mid-October. This year, that peak is expected to occur on Oct. 20 and 21. Here’s how you can watch it.

The National Hurricane Center designated a developing tropical disturbance in the northwestern Caribbean as Potential Tropical Cyclone 15.