Hurricane season

Hurricanes Helene and Milton showed how tropical storms can leave devastation hundreds of miles after landfall. Climate change is amplifying hurricanes’ potential for flooding. Meteorologist Chase Cain highlights the importance of preparing now — even if you don’t live on the coast.

The National Hurricane Center released their first outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s quite similar to how last year unfolded. Meteorologist Chase Cain breaks down the forecast and how climate change is cranking up the dial on hurricanes.

Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued their pre-season Atlantic hurricane forecast for 2025 and they predict an active season....

A total of 13 to 19 named storms can be expected, NOAA said, of which six to 10 will become hurricanes — and 3-5 will become major hurricanes. On average, the Atlantic produces 14 total named storms, of...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released their 2025 hurricane season forecast on Thursday, telling Americans to start preparing for an above normal number of named storms and up to five major hurricanes.

With just days to go before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its predictions for 2025 and is calling for an “above-normal” season.

Researchers at Colorado State University issued their preliminary Atlantic hurricane season outlook for 2025 on Thursday, and they’re predicting it to be more active than normal. Led by senior researcher, Phil Klotzbach, PhD., the team is forecasting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes in the Atlantic basin this season, which runs from June 1 through November 30….

Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Beryl were so nasty last year that their names are being retired.

As the insurance market options dwindle in these areas, homeowners who carry a mortgage that requires a policy are increasingly being forced to turn to expensive state-backed programs.

Saturday marks the official end of a busy and destructive hurricane season, in which the weeks that usually see peak activity were puzzlingly quiet.

Cuba was left reeling on Thursday after Rafael, a fierce Category 3 hurricane, ripped across the island.

The magnitude of the impact remained unclear through the early hours of the day, but forecasters warned that Hurricane Rafael could bring “life-threatening” storm surges, winds and flash floods to Cuba after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

Hurricane Rafael picked up in intensity and became a Category 3 storm before making landfall in Cuba Wednesday.

A system in the Caribbean became Tropical Storm Rafael Monday and was expected to become a hurricane later in the week, forecasters said.

“Tiny” Oscar intensified into a hurricane Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of a dog found abandoned amid Hurricane Milton was identified and will face one count of aggravated cruelty to animals.

Hurricane Milton wrecked Central Florida after making its landfall on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3. On Thursday, as the storm moved into the Atlantic Ocean, Floridians and organizations across the tri-state area switched into relief mode. As part of the efforts ahead of landfall, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that 65 state National Guard soldiers and…

As Hurricane Milton barreled into and across Florida, it spawned dozens of tornadoes, knocked out power to millions, damaged homes, flooded neighborhoods and led to hundreds of rescues.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida shared an aerial video showing agents rescuing citizens trapped in their homes in floodwaters.

Back-to-back storms leave residents feeling exhausted, sleepless and coping with mixed feelings of gratitude and guilt.

Milton made landfall in Siesta Key as a category 3 hurricane, knocking out power to millions on its jaunt across Florida. Much of the central peninsula suffered heavy damage. NBC’s Jay Gray reports.