Aug 18 Watch 2:55 News Wrap: Hilary could reach Southern California as tropical storm In our news wrap Friday, Hurricane Hilary is brewing over the Pacific and could become the first tropical storm to reach Southern California in 84 years, Russia said it shot down a Ukrainian drone over Moscow, the U.S. gave approval… Continue watching
Jun 01 This new satellite mission could change how we study hurricanes By Bella Isaacs-Thomas The Atlantic hurricane season kicks off June 1. Continue reading
Mar 09 La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone after 3 years By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Scientists say the La Nina weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone after three troublesome years. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 7:22 Formerly incarcerated face complicated path in aftermath of Hurricane Ian By William Brangham, Sam Lane Hurricanes devastate vulnerable communities, but a group that’s often overlooked after disasters is the formerly incarcerated. William Brangham spoke with a woman whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. She then found that her criminal record made it very hard… Continue watching
Nov 09 WATCH: Florida Gov. Desantis gives update on Tropical Storm Nicole preparations By Associated Press Tropical Storm Nicole is forcing people from their homes in the Bahamas and threatens to grow into a rare November hurricane in Florida on Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 09 Tropical Storm Nicole spurs evacuations in the Bahamas; Florida prepares for another hit By Freida Frisaro, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Many people evacuated from vulnerable locations in the northwestern Bahamas as Tropical Storm Nicole approached and residents of Florida braced for the storm, which could strengthen to a hurricane. Continue reading
Nov 08 Nicole strengthens to tropical storm, moves toward Bahamas and Florida coastline By Freida Frisaro, Julie Walker, Associated Press Subtropical Storm Nicole began strengthening and transitioning into a tropical storm as it churns toward the northwestern Bahamas and Florida's Atlantic coastline. Jack Bevin, a senior forecaster at the Miami-based National Hurricane Center, says Nicole could become a "full-blown tropical… Continue reading
Oct 10 19 people killed as Julia drenches Central America and triggers landslides By Associated Press Former hurricane Julia has dissipated but is drenching Guatemala and El Salvador with rain after reemerging in the Pacific. Continue reading
Oct 04 Thousands still without power in Florida as Hurricane Ian rescues continue By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Hurricane Ian may be long gone from Florida, but the job of restoring power and searching for anyone still inside flooded or damaged homes pressed on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Gov. Henry McMaster pauses campaign events as Hurricane Ian hits South Carolina By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has temporarily suspended campaign activities as he leads the state's response to Hurricane Ian. Continue reading