The earlier forecast in May reflected the presence of El Nino, the climate phenomenon that warms the Pacific Ocean and tends to prevent storms from developing in the Atlantic. Continue reading
A hurricane warning was in effect along the Louisiana coast, and forecasters said the storm could make landfall as a hurricane by early Saturday. Continue reading
The Canadian Hurricane Centre has created a fresh smart phone app, and recommends people begin tracking storms as soon as they start and then monitor for shifts in direction and intensity. Continue reading
The National Hurricane Center warned that Hurricane Florence was expected to become an extremely dangerous major hurricane by Monday and remain that way for days. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Florence is expected to make landfall Thursday as a level 3 hurricane or greater, while Hurricane Olivia is forecast to hit the Hawaiian Islands as a tropical storm on Wednesday Continue reading
Hurricane Maria, as well as Hurricane Irma two weeks later, knocked out power and water to the island and caused widespread flooding that left many sick and elderly people unable to get medical treatment. Continue reading
The storm was expected to track south of Nova Scotia at hurricane strength on Thursday. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Beryl could unleash flooding and landslides in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Continue reading
Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, but typically peaks between mid-August until the end of October. Continue reading
The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Subtropical Storm Alberto, gained strength as it approached the northern Gulf Coast, emptying out beaches in Florida ahead of Memorial Day. Continue reading