Science Environment Are Hurricanes Getting Worse? 1:03pm September 12, 2018 Science Environment Share URL copied to clipboard! A satellite image from Monday shows Hurricane Florence as it travels west and gains strength in the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricanes Isaac and Helene have also formed off the coast of West Africa. NOAA/GOES / Getty Images Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/. 300x250 Ad 300x250 Ad Support quality journalism, like the story above, with your gift right now. Donate