"Polar vortex" sounds cool. It's like "bomb cyclone" or "firenado." It seems like the sort of phenomenon that would be responsible for the record-breaking blast of cold, snow and wintry conditions ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – You know the catch phrase: hold on to your butts! We’ve seen very generous warming across Central Florida the last week and some change now. This is because our pattern has officially ...

South Florida will experience a significant temperature drop, with lows potentially reaching 50 degrees. The cold snap is expected to be short-lived, with temperatures warming up after a couple of ...

This is what a split in the polar vortex looks like! Highlighted by the red boxes, you can see two distinct circulation centers, versus strictly one. This allows for cold air to flood southward into ...

The FOX Forecast Center reveals arctic air is descending and spreading across the Lower 48 states. FOX Forecast Center / FOX Weather The polar vortex has returned to the U.S., and frostbite-inducing ...

Extreme cold and snow smacked the Gulf Coast states this week, but the polar vortex may not be to blame. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not ...