2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's what to know about this year's storms
An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms and seven hurricanes. Out of the hurricanes, three usually strengthen into major storms with winds of at least 115 mph.
Experts increase number of storms expected in 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.
Near-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season expected with up to 17 named storms, NOAA says
The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less active than recent years, with a forecast of a near-average season.
Family paid $250,000 after cashing in bonds left tattered by Hurricane Katrina
A man kept the bonds in a bank vault that was flooded during Katrina. He put the damaged paper in his attic, where they were found by his his family after he died.
Experts predict slightly below-average hurricane season in Atlantic due to expected El Nino influences
The Colorado State University tropical weather outlook calls for 13 named storms, six of which could become hurricanes with at least 74 mph winds. Phil Klotzbach, the lead author of the forecast, said that two of the hurricanes could be major.
Hurricane Ian briefly attained Category 5 intensity off Florida's Gulf Coast, NHC says
According to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, Ian was responsible for $112.9 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history and the third-costliest in U.S. history, behind only Katrina ($190 billion) and Harvey ($151.3 billion).
Black-owned schools founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina
After Hurricane Katrina, 7,000 employees in New Orleans were terminated, 4,000 of whom were teachers. Of those teachers, roughly 72% were African American.
Has there ever been a tropical storm in February? It happened once, 71 years ago, off East Coast
The only known tropical storm to ever roam the Atlantic Basin in February began its initial stages of development on Groundhog Day 1952.
National Hurricane Center tracking rare January disturbance in Atlantic
A system moving through the Atlantic Ocean far off the coast of the Northeast U.S. on Monday has gotten the attention of forecasters.
Florida beachside homes nearly buried in feet of sand after Hurricane Nicole
In addition to collapsed buildings, eroded beaches, downed trees, and flooded roadways, the power of Hurricane Nicole also pushed up several feet of sand onto the coast, covering some streets and homes in massive amounts of sand.
North Wildwood prepares for damaging winds as remnants of Nicole roll through
The remnants of Hurricane Nicole have made its way north to the Delaware Valley, drenching the area Friday with just about an inch of rain, as round two begins to make an impact, especially at the Jersey shore.
North Wildwood and Cape May County prepare for battering winds as remnants of Nicole roll through
Battered by Hurricane Ian in October, North Wildwood, N.J. is vulnerable to more damage by remnants of Tropical Depression Nicole.
Paths for Hurricanes Ian, Nicole eerily similar to Charley, Jeanne in 2004
The tracks of Charley vs. Ian and Jeanne vs. Nicole are eerily similar.
VIDEOS: Tropical Storm Nicole demolishes Florida homes, causes dam breach
Scary videos captured along Florida's coast show the devastation Tropical Storm Nicole is causing in portions of the state.
Nicole whips 100-mph gust at NASA's moon rocket on Kennedy Space Center launch pad
NASA managers decided earlier this week to leave the 322-foot-tall moon rocket and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B, where it has been since the rollout on Nov. 4.
VIDEO: Building collapses at Daytona Beach Shores as Hurricane Nicole approaches
As Hurricane Nicole makes its way toward Florida, gusty winds and rain are already moving into the area, which has partially collapsed a building alongside the beach.
Tropical Storm Lisa becomes 12th named storm of 2022 Atlantic hurricane season in Caribbean Sea
Tropical Storm Lisa will continue to strengthen and could be at or near hurricane strength by late Wednesday as it makes landfall, likely along the coast of Belize.
Atlantic City looks back on Superstorm Sandy 10 years later
Ten years after Superstorm Sandy slammed into New Jersey, causing massive devastation along the shore towns and inland, Atlantic City still isn't quite fully recovered.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.