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Black smoke? White smoke? Science behind the color that signals selection of new pope

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 the Vatican announced, and as the faithful travel to Italy to mourn there is the risk of rain and thunderstorms at the end of the week.

VATICAN CITY – All eyes are on the Sistine Chapel and a chimney installed on the roof that will produce smoke signals at the selection of a pope.

Steeped in Catholic tradition, smoke has been used since at least the early 1900s to signify either a

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FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross discusses the first outlook issued for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which was released Thursday morning by forecasters at Colorado State University. The CSU team is calling for 17 named storms, nine of which are expected to become hurricanes. Four of those hurricanes could reach major status, with winds of at least 111 mph (Category 3 or higher).

While the Atlantic hurricane season ^[1] doesn't officially begin until June 1, the FOX Forecast Center will be monitoring the Caribbean Sea during the second half of May for any signs of preseason development.

Any potential tropical threat would be linked to a

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While the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1, the FOX Forecast Center will be monitoring the Caribbean Sea during the second half of May for any signs of preseason development.

Computer model ^[2] forecasts suggest a broad area of

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A video recorded in Henderson, Nevada, shows first responders searching for a man who was swept away in a wash amid heavy rain on Tuesday, May 7, 2025.

LAS VEGAS – First responders in Nevada are searching for a man who was swept away Tuesday as the Las Vegas^[1] area experienced torrential rain during a thunderstorm that broke records.

According to a report from FOX 5 Las Vegas^[2], emergency crews in

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Bonner Springs, Kansas, resident Frankie Camren witnessed and recorded a large, dark smoke ring while riding his motorcycle on Monday. According to Camren, the ring appeared to be spinning, and he didn't hear any explosions or noises that could explain its origin.

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan.– The skies above a small Kansas ^[1] town became the stage for an astonishing and unusual spectacle as a large black ring seemed to defy explanation.

The bizarre phenomenon was spotted by Bonner Springs ^[2] resident Frankie Camren on

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While the hurricane season forecast may seem more active than an average year, there will be important signs to monitor during heart of the season.

NEW YORK – Sunday kicked off Hurricane Preparedness Week ^[1], which raises awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes as the start of the Atlantic hurricane season looms.

President Donald Trump has urged Americans ^[2] to prepare for hurricanes ^[3] as the

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FOX Weather's Katie Byrne reports on why it is helpful that children learn to swim as early as possible.

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. – Tragedy struck a southern South Carolina ^[1] coastal community after two swimmers were caught in a waterway's dangerous currents.

Police and firefighters from Isle of Palms ^[2] and Sullivan's Island ^[3] rushed to the scene at Breach Inlet

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Damage was reported in Texas and Louisiana on Tuesday as severe weather tore across the South on Tuesday, and the multiday storm and flooding threat will continue on Wednesday. FOX Weather Meteorologists Britta Merwin and Kendall Smith break down the latest forecast on May 7, 2025.

NEW ORLEANS – Dangerous severe weather ^[1] and potentially life-threatening flooding ^[2] continues to threaten communities across the South from Texas ^[3] through Louisiana ^[4] and Mississippi ^[5] along the Gulf Coast on Wednesday.

Powerful winds and torrential rain slammed the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Extreme weather ^[6] has been

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A dangerous day is in store for portions of Louisiana on Wednesday as the state faces another day of dangerous flash flooding and thunderstorms. FOX 8 New Orleans Reporter Josh Robertson joined FOX Weather on Wednesday, May 7, with the latest developments.

NEW ORLEANS – Dangerous severe weather ^[1] and potentially life-threatening flooding ^[2] continue to threaten communities across the South from Texas ^[3] through Louisiana ^[4] and Mississippi ^[5] along the Gulf Coast on Wednesday.

This image shows damage in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, after a possible tornado on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

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FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.

Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather.It’s Wednesday, May 7, 2025.Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather.You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather ^[1] whenever you like with

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Black smoke? White smoke? Science behind the color that signals selection of new pope

Late May could see development of first storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

Atlantic hurricane season: Late May could see development of first storm in 2025

Las Vegas shatters rainfall record as police search for man swept away in Nevada

VIDEO: Ominous black smoke ring spotted over Kansas

It's Hurricane Preparedness Week. Here's how to get ready

2 swimmers die in South Carolina inlet after pulled from waterway's dangerous currents

Severe storms, flooding threaten millions in Texas, Louisiana

Damage reported outside New Orleans after possible tornado on Wednesday

Today's top weather news: New Orleans faces growing flood risk as relentless storms pummel South

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