Today's top weather news: Tropical issues expected as the final month of hurricane season approaches

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Hurricane Headquarters: Area in the Caribbean is being monitored for possible development

As the final month of hurricane season approaches, meteorologists are keeping an eye on the western Caribbean. According to the National Hurricane Center, there is a medium chance that a tropical system could develop there within the next week. It's still too early to say where it will ultimately lead.

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Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued

The northern lights could be seen more clearly in the northern part of the United States on Monday evening after a recent solar flare put charged particles on a collision course with Earth's atmosphere. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geomagnetic storm warning saying moderate storms are possible Monday.

The Northern Lights forecast for Monday evening, when a G2 geomagnetic storm is forecast.

(FOX Weather)

Trick or treating? Here's what the weather has in store for Halloween this week

Halloween is Thursday and it looks like most of the country will be dealing with unseasonably warm weather. Rain could also be a problem for the Northwest and Great Lakes.

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Watch this: Whale calf found with plastic bag in stomach

A sperm whale calf was euthanized after it washed ashore in northeast Florida. According to authorities, the whale appeared to be suffering from complications after swallowing a large plastic bag.

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