Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Chemical fire billows near Lake Charles in Hurricane Laura’s wake
A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.
A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.
Volunteer firefighter drowns, tried to save swimmers in Florida Panhandle
A volunteer firefighter drowned Tuesday after trying to save a man and child who were struggling in the rough waters off the Florida Panhandle, authorities said.
A volunteer firefighter drowned Tuesday after trying to save a man and child who were struggling in the rough waters off the Florida Panhandle, authorities said.
All hands on deck: Linemen, Cajun Navy volunteers prepare to assist as Hurricane Laura bears down
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Hurricane Laura moving inland over Louisiana after making landfall as Cat 4
Hurricane Laura made landfall and brings unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves that will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana.
Hurricane Laura made landfall and brings unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves that will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana.
Dual disasters: Incredible satellite imagery captures Hurricane Laura, wildfires in California from space
Video from NOAA’s satellite Instagram account showed hurricane clouds and dust plumes on Aug. 25 as taken from the GOES-West satellite.
Video from NOAA’s satellite Instagram account showed hurricane clouds and dust plumes on Aug. 25 as taken from the GOES-West satellite.
Major hurricanes are brewing at a higher rate than years past, and they're causing more damage
Nasty hurricanes that cause billions of dollars in damage are hitting more often.
Nasty hurricanes that cause billions of dollars in damage are hitting more often.
Timelapse shows Texans evacuating inland ahead of Hurricane Laura
A timelapse shows Texans evacuating ahead of Hurricane Laura.
A timelapse shows Texans evacuating ahead of Hurricane Laura.
Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border
Storm surge from Laura could reach up to 30 miles inland, say forecasters
Storm surge from Laura could reach up to 30 miles inland, say forecasters
Hurricane Laura forms; projected to strengthen before Gulf Coast landfall
Laura became a hurricane on Tuesday morning as it entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.
Laura became a hurricane on Tuesday morning as it entered the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline early Thursday as a major hurricane that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.
Gov. Abbott issues state disaster declaration as two tropical systems approach the Texas coast
The governor also has announced that FEMA and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for public assistance.
The governor also has announced that FEMA and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for public assistance.
Could there be two hurricanes in the Gulf? If so, it would be a first
With a new tropical storm and a tropical depression aiming for the U.S., forecasters say both could be swirling in the Gulf of Mexico as hurricanes next week.
With a new tropical storm and a tropical depression aiming for the U.S., forecasters say both could be swirling in the Gulf of Mexico as hurricanes next week.
Tropical Storm Laura forms; still forecast to enter Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Laura officially formed after Hurricane Hunters found 45-mph winds and a center of circulation. It's the 11th named storm of the season, and also the earliest "L" name storm on record.
Tropical Storm Laura officially formed after Hurricane Hunters found 45-mph winds and a center of circulation. It's the 11th named storm of the season, and also the earliest "L" name storm on record.
Hurricane Alpha? Active hurricane season may run out of names
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday increased its forecast for the number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes this year to far above normal.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Thursday increased its forecast for the number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes this year to far above normal.
Tropical Storm Isaias lashes East Coast, bringing threat of heavy rain and tornadoes
Tropical Storm Isaias was bringing rainfall to a large section of the Northeast Tuesday, stretching from Pennsylvania to Canada.
Tropical Storm Isaias was bringing rainfall to a large section of the Northeast Tuesday, stretching from Pennsylvania to Canada.
U.S. Census: Estimated 79 million people in the path of Isaias
Emergency managers in states from Florida to Maine were keeping an eye on Hurricane Isaias as it drenched the Bahamas prompting hurricane warning for parts of the Florida coast on Friday.
Emergency managers in states from Florida to Maine were keeping an eye on Hurricane Isaias as it drenched the Bahamas prompting hurricane warning for parts of the Florida coast on Friday.
Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Couple rescues puppies after losing ‘everything’ to Hanna flooding in Mexico
A couple in northeastern Mexico rescued a bucket full of puppies floating down in floodwater.
A couple in northeastern Mexico rescued a bucket full of puppies floating down in floodwater.
Hawaiian Islands avoid direct hit from Hurricane Douglas
Hurricane Douglas has gained some strength and begun to spin away from many of the Hawaiian Islands.
Hurricane Douglas has gained some strength and begun to spin away from many of the Hawaiian Islands.
Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares
The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to officials long accustomed to tropical storms.
The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to officials long accustomed to tropical storms.