Pinellas County updates evacuation zones for nearly 48,000 households ahead of hurricane season
Thousands of Pinellas County homes have a new evacuation zone for this hurricane season and officials are urging residents to check their zones.
Thousands of Pinellas County homes have a new evacuation zone for this hurricane season and officials are urging residents to check their zones.
Atlantic hurricane season has started early 7 years in a row
The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season may not be until June 1, but a tropical cyclone has developed earlier than that date in each of the last seven years.
The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season may not be until June 1, but a tropical cyclone has developed earlier than that date in each of the last seven years.
Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
Why the start date of the Atlantic hurricane season won’t change anytime soon
Over 97% of tropical cyclone activity occurs within the designated months of the season, June 1 through November 30.
Over 97% of tropical cyclone activity occurs within the designated months of the season, June 1 through November 30.
Forecasters predict 19 named storms for Atlantic hurricane season for 7th straight above-average season
The experts at Colorado State University expect the 2022 Atlantic Basin hurricane season to be another one for the record books.
The experts at Colorado State University expect the 2022 Atlantic Basin hurricane season to be another one for the record books.
NOAA hurricane hunter retires after 42-year career: ‘Such a thrill’
From Allen to Andrew to Katrina, NOAA Flight Director Jack Parrish has seen the worst hurricanes of the last four decades — and flown through them. Now, with his feet back on the ground, he’s ready for a new perspective.
From Allen to Andrew to Katrina, NOAA Flight Director Jack Parrish has seen the worst hurricanes of the last four decades — and flown through them. Now, with his feet back on the ground, he’s ready for a new perspective.
Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says
Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.
Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.
Florida escapes relatively unscathed as hurricane season comes to an end
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active on record. It's the second consecutive year that all storm names were exhausted.
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active on record. It's the second consecutive year that all storm names were exhausted.
Florida dodges bullet as storm season nears end
For the second consecutive year, the hurricane season has exhausted a list of names. But with days to go before the Nov. 30 end of the season, Florida has had brushes with only three named systems that were mostly rainmakers.
For the second consecutive year, the hurricane season has exhausted a list of names. But with days to go before the Nov. 30 end of the season, Florida has had brushes with only three named systems that were mostly rainmakers.
NHC: Wanda could become tropical storm, won’t threaten U.S.
Wanda could become a tropical storm Tuesday, but the forecast track shows it remaining in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, avoiding the U.S. altogether.
Wanda could become a tropical storm Tuesday, but the forecast track shows it remaining in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, avoiding the U.S. altogether.
'Once in a lifetime' 1921 hurricane shows devastation Category 3 storm could have on Tampa Bay
If the Bay Area saw a repeat of the 1921 Category 3 storm that hit Tarpon Springs, it would likely be a multi-billion-dollar disaster to the Tampa Bay region.
If the Bay Area saw a repeat of the 1921 Category 3 storm that hit Tarpon Springs, it would likely be a multi-billion-dollar disaster to the Tampa Bay region.
Pamela moves inland after slamming Mexico's Pacific coast as hurricane
Pamela continued moving inland after making landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast near the resort city of Mazatlan.
Pamela continued moving inland after making landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast near the resort city of Mazatlan.
Ocean drone captures video from inside hurricane for 1st time
The seafaring drone is braving Hurricane Sam in the open ocean, where it can gather and collect real-time observations.
The seafaring drone is braving Hurricane Sam in the open ocean, where it can gather and collect real-time observations.
No more Greek letters: Here’s what will happen when we run out of hurricane names this time
There will soon be only one name left on the 2021 hurricane list, with two months to go. So what happens if we have more than one additional storm? After last year’s salad of Greek names, there’s a new plan this year, with new names.
There will soon be only one name left on the 2021 hurricane list, with two months to go. So what happens if we have more than one additional storm? After last year’s salad of Greek names, there’s a new plan this year, with new names.
Tropical Storm Victor forms, but will likely avoid U.S., forecasters say
A tropical wave off the coast of Africa is now Tropical Storm Victor, and long-range computer models show it will avoid the U.S., much like Hurricane Sam.
A tropical wave off the coast of Africa is now Tropical Storm Victor, and long-range computer models show it will avoid the U.S., much like Hurricane Sam.
Hurricane Sam strengthens again, but forecast track doesn’t change
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm again, but its forecast track hasn't changed.
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm again, but its forecast track hasn't changed.
Hurricane Sam expected to turn north; other areas could develop soon
Overnight, Hurricane Sam’s winds decreased but it still remains a major hurricane. Computer models show it taking that turn to the north, avoiding the Caribbean and U.S.
Overnight, Hurricane Sam’s winds decreased but it still remains a major hurricane. Computer models show it taking that turn to the north, avoiding the Caribbean and U.S.
Hurricane Sam intensity could fluctuate, but not a 'U.S. concern'
Forecasters said Hurricane Sam could fluctuate in strength over the next day or so as it churns -- far from land -- over the Atlantic Ocean.
Forecasters said Hurricane Sam could fluctuate in strength over the next day or so as it churns -- far from land -- over the Atlantic Ocean.
Subtropical Storm Teresa forms; Hurricane Sam could reach Category 4 status this weekend
While Hurricane Sam strengthened Friday morning to become the seventh named hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean this season, Subtropical Storm Teresa quickly spun up to the north of Bermuda early Friday evening.
While Hurricane Sam strengthened Friday morning to become the seventh named hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean this season, Subtropical Storm Teresa quickly spun up to the north of Bermuda early Friday evening.
Tropical Storm Sam forms; expected to become major hurricane next week
Tropical Depression Eighteen has now become Tropical Storm Sam, the 18th named storm of the 2021 hurricane season.
Tropical Depression Eighteen has now become Tropical Storm Sam, the 18th named storm of the 2021 hurricane season.