Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Gabrielle could form this week while coastal storm blasts mid-Atlantic

Weather in America: September 15, 2025

FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.

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Odds increase that Tropical Storm Gabrielle could form in Atlantic this week

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave swirling across the central tropical Atlantic that now has high odds of developing into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Gabrielle later this week.

By mid- to late-week, the system will move into a more favorable environment, where it will likely develop into at least a tropical depression, and maybe even Tropical Storm Gabrielle. Some computer forecast models show the system strengthening into a hurricane.

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Coastal storm blasts North Carolina, Virginia bringing flooding concerns, dangerous surf

A potent coastal storm spinning off the mid-Atlantic is slamming portions of North Carolina and Virginia with heavy rain and strong winds, bringing concerns of flooding, massive waves and rip currents at local beaches as summer nears its end.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, the coastal low that has been forming near the Carolinas is expected to slowly drift off to the north over the next few days, and it will bring several rounds of unsettled weather to the mid-Atlantic.

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See it: Northern Lights spotted across northern US overnight

A strong geomagnetic storm brought vibrant displays of the Northern Lights to portions of the northern U.S. on Sunday night. According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, the aurora could make another appearance across the northern tier on Monday night.

Watch this: Travelers in Utah fearlessly drive through waterfalls caused by flash flooding

Drivers in Utah encountered a wet surprise while traveling on Friday. Heavy rain in Moab, Utah, caused a mesmerizing waterfall due to flash flooding in the area.

According to the National Weather Service, Moab received just over a half-inch of rain on Friday.

Travelers in Utah drive through waterfalls caused by flash flooding

If you come to a section of road that is covered in water, it’s best to turn around instead of pressing onward.

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