extreme weather

'If meteorologists could stop hurricanes, we would.' Here's why humans still can't control the weather

By Melina Walling, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Scientists say hurricanes are far too powerful for humans to try and control their paths — and climate change is providing more fuel than ever for storms like Helene and Milton.

Milton may be the first major hurricane to hit Tampa Bay in more than 100 years

By Terry Spencer, Haven Daley, Associated Press

Forecasters warned that Milton could bring a 10- to 15-foot storm surge to Tampa Bay, leading to evacuation orders being issued for beach communities all along the Gulf coast.

Hurricane Milton rapidly strengthens into Category 5 storm, Florida orders evacuations

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Milton could make landfall Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area and remain a hurricane as it moves across central Florida to the Atlantic Ocean.

Crisis unfolds in the Southeast as Helene's death toll climbs to more than 100

By Kate Payne, Jeffrey Collins, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Forecasters say a new tropical depression in the eastern Atlantic Ocean could become a hurricane by midweek.

Helene's destructive trail across southeastern U.S. leaves at least 64 dead, millions without power

By Stephen Smith, Kate Payne, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday, as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power.

Hurricane Helene kills at least 40 in 4 states, rescuers in race to save people trapped by storm

By Stephen Smith, Kate Payne, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

Helene has left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the entire southeastern U.S. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall Thursday in Florida, snapping trees like twigs, tearing apart homes and sending rescue crews on desperate and dangerous missions…

Florida prepares for major hurricane as heavy rains lash Cayman Islands

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Hurricane conditions could be possible in parts of Cuba and Mexico early Wednesday and in parts of Florida late Wednesday and early Thursday.

Heavy rain, landslides and floods in Japan leave 1 person dead and several others missing

By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the highest level of heavy rain across several cities in the Ishikawa prefecture, including hard-hit cities Suzu and Wajima on the northern coast of the Noto peninsula.