Growing Computer Consensus Leaves Category 4 Joaquin At Sea
The hurricane currently over the Bahamas has maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and could still cause some coastal flooding along the Atlantic Coast.
Hurricanes
Tropical Storm Erika Heads For Hispaniola, With Florida Still In Its Sight
Erika unleashed heavy rains in Dominica, leaving at least four people dead. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Erika could threaten South Florida by Monday morning.
Puerto Rico Under Tropical Storm Warning As Erika Gains Steam
The tropical cyclone is forecast to strengthen as it moves west toward the East Coast of the United States. Erika is expected to be just off the Florida coast by early Monday.
Tropical Storm Danny Losing Strength, But Still Packs A Punch
The storm, downgraded from a Category 3 hurricane to a tropical storm over the course of Saturday, is expected to continue to lose steam as it heads toward the the eastern Caribbean.
Danny Becomes First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season
The storm, tracking westward toward the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean, now has sustained winds of nearly 75 mph.
Yes, The U.S. Is On A Historic Lucky Streak In Dodging Major Hurricanes
A major hurricane hasn't hit the U.S. since 2005. There hasn't been a lull that long since 1861 to 1868 — when Abraham Lincoln was president.
Typhoon Hits Chinese Coast After Sweeping Over Taiwan
The storm killed at least 6 people in Taiwan and has thrust millions into the dark. Some 1.4 million homes in China's Fujian province were evacuated ahead of its landfall.
10 Years Since Katrina: A Look Back At The Busiest Hurricane Season
Meteorologists say this year's hurricane season will be quieter than usual. But if a Category 3 or higher hit the U.S., it would be the first time since 2005, one of the worst years on record.
NOAA Warns Of Powerful Storms, Despite Seeing 'Below-Normal' Hurricane Season
The agency also unveiled new forecast graphics that are more detailed and highlight threats posed by potentially deadly storm surges.
Tornadoes Hit Texas As Tropical Storm Ana Makes Landfall In S.C.
At least one person is dead and others still missing in Texas. Meanwhile, near Myrtle Beach, a weakening Ana has stormed ashore.