Maryland couple among those who died on pilgrimage to Mecca during extreme heat

FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter. 

Hot week in Atlanta: Know what to expect this week and how to stay safe

As much of the country faces extreme heat this week, safety is paramount. Prolonged exposure to the sun can pose serious health risks.

Monday morning weather forecast
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A weak cold front brought a little rain to the metro Atlanta area early Monday morning. Highs in the upper 90s on Monday.

Sunday evening forecast update
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We have another hot week ahead of us. But as the temperature climbs, so does our chance of showers and storms. Here's a look at your FOX 5 Storm Team forecast.

Weekend forecast
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The temperature is rising, and so is our chance for thunderstorms. Here's a look at your FOX 5 Storm Team forecast.

Weekend forecast
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Hot and humid in Atlanta as the FOX 5 Storm Team continues to watch the tropics.

Friday Night Weather Update
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The first Weekend of Summer will be a hot one with highs running well above the average for mid June. Here are the details into next week.

Watch: Hail flows like lava during severe thunderstorm in Nebraska

A severe thunderstorm rolled across western Nebraska Thursday afternoon, bringing torrential rain, baseball-sized hail and hurricane-force wind gusts.

Friday afternoon weather forecast
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Long stretch of hot weather, with a few afternoon storms next week.

Friday midday weather forecast
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Near record highs this weekend, with isolated afternoon storms next week.

Friday morning weather forecast
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It's going to be a hot day, but the worst of humidity is still holding back for the weekend.

Thursday night forecast
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The first night of Summer will be uneventful with a clear sky and temps into the 60s by morning, near 70 in town. Sunny and hot Friday with highs topping 90 and that trend will continue for the next week. Here is the breakdown.

Thursday Night Weather Update
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The first night of Summer will be uneventful with a clear sky and temps into the 60s by morning, near 70 in town. Sunny and hot Friday with highs topping 90 and that trend will continue for the next week. Here is the breakdown.

Heatwave continues in Atlanta
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No real rain in the forecast to help the metro Atlanta area beat the heat heading into the weekend.

Tracking the tropics
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The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking Tropical Storm Alberto and two other disturbances.

Thursday afternoon weather forecast
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Near record highs this weekend, with isolated afternoon storms next week.

Thursday midday weather forecast
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Expect more humidity by this weekend, with afternoon storms next week.

Satellite imagery shows massive haboob overtaking parts of Desert Southwest

Winds from strong to severe thunderstorms that impacted West Texas and New Mexico on Wednesday evening triggered a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, which was even visible from space. 

Thursday morning weather forecast
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Summer is kicking off in metro Atlanta with the temperatures slowly rising and high humidity joining the party.