'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.
Tropical Storm Bonnie forms, aims for Central America
A tropical disturbance that’s continuing to zip across the southern Caribbean Sea is now the second-named storm of the Atlantic season has formed: Tropical Storm Bonnie.
A tropical disturbance that’s continuing to zip across the southern Caribbean Sea is now the second-named storm of the Atlantic season has formed: Tropical Storm Bonnie.
Tropical Storm Bonnie may form in Caribbean; current track takes it to Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storm Bonnie is expected to form sometime Thursday, forecasters say, adding that its forecast track doesn't impact Florida, let alone the entire U.S.
Tropical Storm Bonnie is expected to form sometime Thursday, forecasters say, adding that its forecast track doesn't impact Florida, let alone the entire U.S.
Where tropical storms, hurricanes typically occur during each month of Atlantic hurricane season
Here's a breakdown of where you can expect to find tropical storms and hurricanes in each month of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Here's a breakdown of where you can expect to find tropical storms and hurricanes in each month of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Why didn't Tropical Storm Alex form in the Gulf of Mexico?
The early season setting that so many tropical systems struggle to organize in proved to be unsurmountable for Potential Tropical Cyclone One -- which didn't become Tropical Storm Alex until it reached the Atlantic.
The early season setting that so many tropical systems struggle to organize in proved to be unsurmountable for Potential Tropical Cyclone One -- which didn't become Tropical Storm Alex until it reached the Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Alex: First named storm of 2022 season forms over Atlantic
Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, gained a bit more force as it headed toward Bermuda on Sunday after dumping rain on parts of Florida, flooding some roads.
Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, gained a bit more force as it headed toward Bermuda on Sunday after dumping rain on parts of Florida, flooding some roads.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One moves across state, soaks South Florida
Potential Tropical Cyclone One had a high chance of developing into something stronger as it rolled off the coast of Mexico but it did not materialize into a named system by Saturday morning as it bared down on South Florida with flooding rain.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One had a high chance of developing into something stronger as it rolled off the coast of Mexico but it did not materialize into a named system by Saturday morning as it bared down on South Florida with flooding rain.
Tropical Storm Warnings issued in Central, South Florida as heavy rain, gusty winds spread onshore
As of Friday afternoon, this developing system located less than 400 miles southwest of Fort Myers, Florida, was producing clusters of showers and thunderstorms.
As of Friday afternoon, this developing system located less than 400 miles southwest of Fort Myers, Florida, was producing clusters of showers and thunderstorms.
Heavy rain expected in South Florida as tropical system makes its way over Florida
While the heaviest rain is expected to be in South Florida, parts of the Bay Area could see plenty of rain as a tropical system makes its way over the state.
While the heaviest rain is expected to be in South Florida, parts of the Bay Area could see plenty of rain as a tropical system makes its way over the state.
Sandbag sites open around Bay Area ahead of tropical system
While mainly South Florida will get the brunt of heavy rain this weekend from a tropical system, some Bay Area governments still want to make sure residents are prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas.
While mainly South Florida will get the brunt of heavy rain this weekend from a tropical system, some Bay Area governments still want to make sure residents are prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms in Gulf, to bring heavy rain to South Florida
A disturbance heading for the Sunshine State will bring heavy rain to South Florida, and, at the moment, the forecast shows conditions are not favorable for it to rapidly intensify as it travels through the Gulf.
A disturbance heading for the Sunshine State will bring heavy rain to South Florida, and, at the moment, the forecast shows conditions are not favorable for it to rapidly intensify as it travels through the Gulf.
Tampa tests drones to improve safety, response time after a hurricane
On Wednesday, several Tampa city employees went hands-on with drones that may be some of the first tools used should a hurricane blow through this season.
On Wednesday, several Tampa city employees went hands-on with drones that may be some of the first tools used should a hurricane blow through this season.
Preparation is key: 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is officially here
June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season – the one season Floridians do not look forward to, but it's also the time to get ready as officials say it's better to be proactive than reactive.
June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season – the one season Floridians do not look forward to, but it's also the time to get ready as officials say it's better to be proactive than reactive.