Weather in America: February 23, 2024
FOX Weather has you covered with breaking forecasts and weather headlines for the weather in America on Friday, February 23, 2024. Get the latest news from FOX meteorologist Britta Merwin.
Welcome to FOX Weather's daily weather update. It's Friday, February 23, 2024, and it's National Jumping Straw Day. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick summary of national, regional and local weather whenever you want using the site FOX Weather Update Podcast.
Gloomy Friday expected on the East Coast
Friday will be a rainy day for millions of people from Maine to Georgia. A weather system that will slowly move offshore during the day will bring rain mainly to areas along the East Coast, while some snow will fall in parts of the Northeast and New England.
The storm is being tracked across the country for next week
A powerful storm is expected to bring severe weather from coast to coast next week. Forecasts indicate rain and mountain snow along the western coast starting Monday. Ultimately, the storm will likely bring severe weather and snow to much of the central United States. There is also a high possibility of stormy weather.
Texas company returns America to the moon for the first time in 52 years
A lander made by Houston-based Intuitive Machines touched down on the moon's surface on Thursday. This was the first private lander to reach the surface of the Moon and the first American landing on the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.
After troubleshooting communications, flight controllers confirmed that the lander was upright and began transmitting data. Crews are still working to download the first images from the moon's surface.
Intuitive Machines The Odysseus lunar lander lands at the Moon's south pole
Houston-based Intuitive Machines said it has successfully landed its Odysseus spacecraft on the moon. The landing marked the first private landing on the moon and the first American mission in more than 50 years.
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FOX Weather's Ian Oliver will soon be heading to Minnesota to participate in a polar expedition for charity. He got a taste of what's in store on Thursday.
Ian Oliver is soaked in ice water to promote Polar Plunge
Ian Oliver talks to fellow FOX Weather meteorologist Nick Kosir to promote the Polar Plunge, which will be held in Minneapolis on March 1-2. Ian will join FOX 9 Minneapolis Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard, who has participated in more than 400 polar dives. Participating in the Polar Plunge helps raise money for Special Olympics. February 22, 2024.
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