Tropical Storm Emily forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Emily formed Saturday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Emily formed Saturday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.
Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic season
Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Saildrone deploying record 12 drones to hunt hurricanes in Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico
The dozen unmanned vehicles will be storm chasing in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
The dozen unmanned vehicles will be storm chasing in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
Dolphin and her baby rescued after being trapped in pond for 2 years
Video shows a group of rescuers gently capture the dolphins and bring them safely back to the open waters where they belong.
Video shows a group of rescuers gently capture the dolphins and bring them safely back to the open waters where they belong.
Updated Atlantic hurricane season forecast sees busier season despite onslaught of El Nino
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
Tropical Storm Bret forms in Atlantic, becoming 2nd named storm of 2023 hurricane season
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Depression Three formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Depression Three formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean on Monday morning.
Invest 92L has high chance of tropical development as it spins across the Atlantic
Forecasters have been closely monitoring a disturbance, known as a tropical wave, which entered the ocean from Africa last week and has been given a high chance of tropical development.
Forecasters have been closely monitoring a disturbance, known as a tropical wave, which entered the ocean from Africa last week and has been given a high chance of tropical development.
How El Niño, 'freakish' warm oceans may impact hurricane season
It's the first El Niño year since 2019. The climate event can have significant impacts on the weather, including the Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons.
It's the first El Niño year since 2019. The climate event can have significant impacts on the weather, including the Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.