In a frantic race to the finish, Ryan Newman wins the 50th Daytona 500, his first win in two years.

Two powerful storm systems will make their way through the Northeast Thursday and Saturday night. The first system is a nuisance compared to the storm behind it. It is possible that, with the right timing of the jet stream and the storm, this could be a Nor'easter. As a result, the Northeastern US may have a total snowfall of 1-3 feet with the two storm systems combined.

A very strong winter storm is making its way across the US. It is possible that with the right timing, this could be a major ice event for some of the Northeast.

That tropical disturbance off the Carolinas (Invest 99) is expected to strengthen at the end of this week. It is possible that with the right timing of certain factors, this could develop into something and head toward the Northeast US.

Off the Florida/Georgia Coast, there is an area of somewhat organized cloud and thunderstorm activity. This could be the next tropical depression in the next few days.

A very powerful Hurricane Felix has reached Category Five strength in the Caribbean. As of 6am this morning, top winds were 165mph, with higher gusts. It's current track takes it into the Yucatan Peninsula and then Northern Mexico

Hurricane Felix became the second hurricane this year in the Atlantic a few hours ago. It is forecast to become a major hurricane soon.