Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.

Hurricane Francine builds strength as it approaches

Hurricane Francine could strengthen into a Category 2 storm before making landfall late Wednesday. It's taking aim at Louisiana, but people along the Texas Gulf Coast are also getting prepared. Wind gusts of more than 100 mph are expected along with heavy rain and a storm surge of six to ten feet. People in New Orleans spent Tuesday filling sandbags, buying gas and stocking up on groceries. The majority of New Orleans sits below sea level, so flooding there is a top concern.

Louisiana braces for Tropical Storm Francine

Tropical Storm Francine is just hours away from impacting Louisiana. The storm is expected to gain hurricane strength before making landfall. FOX's Bowen Kedrowicz is in New Orleans with more on how people have been preparing there.

Up close look at Verizon's top secret facility in AZ

We're getting an up-close look into a secure, top-secret facility in Arizona that helps emergency crews when responding to severe weather disasters. The Verizon facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology, making sure communication is never an issue during these emergency situations. FOX 10's Marc Martinez has more.

It's been 10 years since widespread Phoenix area flooding

This Sunday marks 10 years since a terrible monsoon storm flooded streets across the Valley. There were dozens of water rescues that day and several lawsuits in the years since then. About four inches of rain fell on the Valley in a seven-hour time span. It flooded interstates and roadways. That led to lots of stuck vehicles and water rescues. Many homes were also flooded.

Prime IV helps keep AZ seniors hydrated

IV company, Prime IV, is partnering with local assisted living facilities to make sure elderly residents stay hydrated during these hot months. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the story.