The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage to property, ranging from “some damage” to “catastrophic.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an “above average”…
Erin has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said Saturday. The storm is currently 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph). It is moving west-northwest at 20 mph (31 kph). It is currently not forecast to hit land, but…
Erin strengthened into a hurricane Friday as the storm continued on a path over the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said. It is the first hurricane to develop in the Atlantic this year, and it was expected to continue gaining strength, potentially growing into a major hurricane. Forecasters with the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami have…
Two months into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have updated their forecast, predicting slightly fewer named storms. The new outlook released Thursday says there is a 50% chance of above-normal activity, a decrease from 60% in the agency’s May forecast. NOAA, the federal agency in charge of…
New Orleans — Louisiana’s coast is under threat as a quarter of the state’s wetlands, an area about the size of Delaware, have disappeared in the last 100 years, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The wetlands are a critical buffer that shield Louisiana communities from monster hurricanes. While massive flood walls and human-made marshes are…
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A tropical storm in the central Pacific Ocean rapidly strengthened into Hurricane Iona on Monday, forecasters said. The hurricane didn’t pose an immediate threat to the Hawaiian Islands. As of early Monday morning in Hawaii, Iona was located about 895 miles southeast of Honolulu, according to the National Hurricane Center based in Miami. Map shows…
In the wake of January’s deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring them to safety during disasters. County supervisors approved a feasibility study this spring for such a voluntary database. Supporters applauded the effort to give more…
How innovative designs are helping homes survive big hurricanes – CBS News Watch CBS News As hurricanes grow stronger and more frequent, a growing number of homeowners along the East and Gulf Coast are taking a proactive approach — building smarter, more resilient homes designed to withstand the forces of nature. Climate Central’s Ben Tracy…
NOAA on Atlantic hurricane season NOAA predicts above-normal Atlantic hurricane season 03:34 Tropical Storm Chantal formed Saturday morning about 150 miles off the coast of South Carolina, prompting tropical storm warnings for portions of the Carolinas. The National Weather Service in Miami said the storm was located south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina and about 240…