Factors such as elevation and soil consistency are vastly different in Florida than in Texas, according to meteorologists.

Tawny crazy ants in Florida number in the millions, asphyxiate their prey and create huge supercolonies that are nearly impossible to eradicate.

For years, states like Florida and Texas were magnets for movers chasing sunshine, space and affordable living. But in 2025, the national moving trend has shifted. Americans are staying put—and even the hottest states are cooling off.

Wireless Emergency Alerts are limited to flash flood warnings when there is a "threat tag" of considerable or catastrophic.

Snow totals in Louisiana have broken records. Parts of Florida, Texas and Georgia have also accumulated several inches of snow.

Robert Holliday, a member of the Gulf Search and Rescue (GulfSAR) team deployed from Lake County, Florida, confirmed that his eight-member team has assisted in recovering bodies. He emphasized that the mission remains focused on finding survivors.

A map shows where rip current warnings have been issued. As of January 16, the warnings were issued in coastal regions in Texas and Florida. Flourish What To Know

Maps show what a heat dome means for high temps, humidity, hurricane season A heat dome is bringing extreme temperatures and humidity to southern states and warming the Gulf of Mexico.

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather.

Barry broke up around 4 a.m. Monday about 100 miles northwest of Tampico, Mexico, near where the storm had made landfall about six hours earlier.