Sep 02 Watch 7:53 After Hurricane Dorian slams the Bahamas, southeastern U.S. awaits its next move Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm at first, causing major destruction and flooding. Now Florida residents wait with trepidation to see if Dorian will make landfall there, where many are still recovering, both physically and emotionally,… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 4:32 Lingering Hurricane Dorian complicates rescue efforts in the Bahamas Hurricane Dorian is the strongest storm on record to hit the Bahamas, and it has lingered for days. Because of the storm’s long duration, many calls for help have as yet gone unanswered, and officials aren’t able to assess the… Continue watching
Aug 29 Trump cancels Poland trip as hurricane heads to Florida By Associated Press Trump says it's "very important" for him to be in Washington to deal with the storm, adding, "Our highest priority is the safety and security of the American people in the path of the hurricane."… Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 5:17 Still recovering from Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian Less than two years after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, Tropical Storm Dorian is bearing down on the island. Much of the territory’s infrastructure, including its power grid and water systems, is still recovering from Maria -- and is thus… Continue watching
Jul 14 Gulf Coast keeps guard up as Barry continues drenching By Sarah Blake Morgan, Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press Weakened but still potent, Barry inundated the Gulf Coast as it continued its slow advance Sunday morning, bringing fresh fears of flash flooding to Mississippi's capital city even as it appeared unlikely to deluge New Orleans. Continue reading
Jul 10 Tropical storm swamps New Orleans as possible hurricane lurks By Chevel Johnson and Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press In New Orleans, streets turned into small, swift rivers that overturned garbage cans and picked up pieces of floating wood. Water was up to the doors of many cars. Other vehicles were abandoned. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 3:31 News Wrap: Migrant caravan growing despite Trump’s threats Monday in our news wrap, the caravan of Central American migrants trying to reach the U.S. is growing as it pushes deeper into Mexico, despite President Trump’s threats to slash aid to countries failing to stop it. Hurricane Willa heads… Continue watching
Oct 11 This volunteer militia is taking jet skis and chainsaws to help Hurricane Michael’s most isolated victims By Lora Strum As Hurricane Michael pummels the Florida Panhandle, the Louisiana Cajun Navy is prioritizing rescue efforts in some of the hardest to reach areas in the Michael's path. Continue reading
Oct 11 Why Hurricane Michael took everyone by surprise and what to expect after it’s gone By Nsikan Akpan, Julia Griffin At the moment, the reported links between Hurricane Michael and climate change are murky, at best. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 4:28 ‘Life-threatening’ storm surge expected as Hurricane Michael approaches Florida Hurricane Michael strengthened to a Category 3 as it approaches Florida’s Panhandle. In anticipation of landfall Wednesday, the president has already approved emergency federal funding. William Brangham speaks with Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, for… Continue watching