Puerto Rico under hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Fiona approaches
Tropical Storm Fiona was expected to become a hurricane as it neared Puerto Rico on Saturday, threatening to dump up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain as people braced for potential landslides, severe flooding and power outages.
Tropical Storm Fiona was expected to become a hurricane as it neared Puerto Rico on Saturday, threatening to dump up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain as people braced for potential landslides, severe flooding and power outages.
Tropical Storm Fiona: Long-range forecast keeps it east of Florida for now, still worth monitoring
While Tropical Storm Fiona is not an immediate concern for Florida, long-range computer models show it turning north and avoiding the Sunshine State – but forecasters said it's still worth keeping an eye on next week.
While Tropical Storm Fiona is not an immediate concern for Florida, long-range computer models show it turning north and avoiding the Sunshine State – but forecasters said it's still worth keeping an eye on next week.
Tropical Storm Fiona forms, aiming for Puerto Rico this weekend
Fiona reached tropical storm status Wednesday night, as it continues to battle dry air from the Saharan Desert and wind shear.
Fiona reached tropical storm status Wednesday night, as it continues to battle dry air from the Saharan Desert and wind shear.
Tropical Depression 7 forms east of Caribbean, long-range forecast not set in stone
A new tropical depression has now formed in the Atlantic and will strengthen as it moves toward the northeastern Caribbean islands and Puerto Rico late this week and into the weekend.
A new tropical depression has now formed in the Atlantic and will strengthen as it moves toward the northeastern Caribbean islands and Puerto Rico late this week and into the weekend.
Florida launches halfway-full gas tank campaign to ease evacuations 5 years after Hurricane Irma
The state wants Floridians to keep their gas tanks halfway full during hurricane season to help ease evacuations.
The state wants Floridians to keep their gas tanks halfway full during hurricane season to help ease evacuations.
Atlantic hurricane season reaches climatological peak Sept. 10
An average Atlantic hurricane season features an additional six named storms after Sept. 10.
An average Atlantic hurricane season features an additional six named storms after Sept. 10.
Tropical Storms Earl, Danielle swirl in Atlantic, pose no threat to U.S. as hurricane season heats up
After weeks of no named storms in the tropics, there are now two in the Atlantic - Danielle and Earl.
After weeks of no named storms in the tropics, there are now two in the Atlantic - Danielle and Earl.
Danielle becomes first hurricane of 2022 Atlantic season; won't impact U.S.
The Atlantic season finally has its first hurricane – and it will stay far away from the U.S.
The Atlantic season finally has its first hurricane – and it will stay far away from the U.S.
Tropical Storm Danielle forms in middle of Atlantic, poses no threat to U.S.
After no named storms developed in the entire month of August, Tropical Storm Danielle formed on the first day of September.
After no named storms developed in the entire month of August, Tropical Storm Danielle formed on the first day of September.
Tropics are getting busy in Atlantic, one disturbance has chance of developing in next few days
The two-month quiet spell in the tropics is over. As we head into September, there is lots of activity brewing across the Atlantic.
The two-month quiet spell in the tropics is over. As we head into September, there is lots of activity brewing across the Atlantic.
'It was awful': Florida woman recalls the ‘complete destruction’ Hurricane Andrew caused 30 years ago
A South Florida woman who survived Hurricane Andrew alongside her husband and newborn son will never forget the devastation caused by the storm as it blew across the southern portion of the state 30 years ago.
A South Florida woman who survived Hurricane Andrew alongside her husband and newborn son will never forget the devastation caused by the storm as it blew across the southern portion of the state 30 years ago.
‘This is not where we belong’: Miami zookeepers recall herding flamingos in bathroom during Hurricane Andrew
The new flamingo habitat at Zoo Miami was build with major hurricanes like Andrew in mind. The flamingos are trained to enter their shelter when a storm is coming.
The new flamingo habitat at Zoo Miami was build with major hurricanes like Andrew in mind. The flamingos are trained to enter their shelter when a storm is coming.
'This is it': 30-year-old audio recounts family's fear as Hurricane Andrew shredded their home
The world changed for thousands in South Florida 30 years ago following the wrath of Hurricane Andrew. A storm this extreme took creativity to stay safe; many even used mattresses off their beds.
The world changed for thousands in South Florida 30 years ago following the wrath of Hurricane Andrew. A storm this extreme took creativity to stay safe; many even used mattresses off their beds.
Hurricane Andrew timeline: On this day, August 24, 1992
Thirty years ago this morning, at 8 a.m. Monday, August 24, 1992, the center of Hurricane Andrew was just moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Winds at the Miami airport were still gusting to about 80 mph, but the worst was over. The incredible, unimaginable hurricane was finally letting up on Dade County.
Thirty years ago this morning, at 8 a.m. Monday, August 24, 1992, the center of Hurricane Andrew was just moving into the Gulf of Mexico. Winds at the Miami airport were still gusting to about 80 mph, but the worst was over. The incredible, unimaginable hurricane was finally letting up on Dade County.
Hurricane Camille, one of the world's worst storms, pummeled the US 53 years ago today
Camille brought unthinkable destruction to the Gulf Coast, including 175 mph winds and 24 feet of storm surge.
Camille brought unthinkable destruction to the Gulf Coast, including 175 mph winds and 24 feet of storm surge.
Florida utility FPL unveils new drone to help speed hurricane recovery
FPLAir One resembles a small plane and is remotely operated, enabling Florida Power and Light to capture and deliver images and video of damaged electrical equipment in real time to its command center.
FPLAir One resembles a small plane and is remotely operated, enabling Florida Power and Light to capture and deliver images and video of damaged electrical equipment in real time to its command center.
Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State, NOAA reaffirm confidence in busy season prediction
Experts at CSU and NOAA decreased the forecast number of named storms from what they initially predicted in earlier outlooks, but they say you should still prepare for an active season.
Experts at CSU and NOAA decreased the forecast number of named storms from what they initially predicted in earlier outlooks, but they say you should still prepare for an active season.
High-tech hurricane tracking system uses drones above and below water
The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.
The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.
It's August and the tropics are quiet, but it’s not as weird as it feels
While it seems like the tropics have been eerily quiet, July pauses are not an unusual occurrence. The heart of hurricane season, when almost all the strong and destructive storms have formed, runs from about Aug. 20 to Oct. 20.
While it seems like the tropics have been eerily quiet, July pauses are not an unusual occurrence. The heart of hurricane season, when almost all the strong and destructive storms have formed, runs from about Aug. 20 to Oct. 20.
Two 'B' named storms in the Eastern Pacific this year -- but how?
Hurricane Bonnie has performed what few tropical cyclones ever accomplish – maintaining the same name in two ocean basins and giving the Eastern Pacific two "B" named storms during the 2022 hurricane season.
Hurricane Bonnie has performed what few tropical cyclones ever accomplish – maintaining the same name in two ocean basins and giving the Eastern Pacific two "B" named storms during the 2022 hurricane season.