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In aftermath of Hurricane Erick, Mexico assesses damage as rising rivers leave at least 1 dead

By Fabiola Sanchez, Luis Alberto Cruz, Associated Press

Authorities reported landslides, blocked highways, downed power lines and some flooding.

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as a Category 3 storm

By Fabiola Sanchez, Luis Alberto Cruz, Associated Press

Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday as a major hurricane before moving inland and weakening to a tropical storm as it dumped heavy rain, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

Barbara strengthens, becoming first hurricane of eastern Pacific season

By Associated Press

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Monday that swells generated by the storm system will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next few days.

Tropical Storm Barbara forms off southwest coast of Mexico

By Associated Press

Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday.

As hurricane season begins, federal agencies overseeing storms face barrage of challenges

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic

Sunday marks the official start of what NOAA forecasters predict will be an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. But big staffing cuts at NOAA and FEMA are raising questions about the federal government's ability to forecast and track these storms and…

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Experts concerned over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season starts

By Seth Borenstein, Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press

With predictions for a busy hurricane season beginning Sunday, experts in storms and disasters are worried about something potentially as chaotic as the swirling winds: Massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to hurricanes.

Deadly storms rip through the South and Midwest, killing 6

By Jeff Martin, Hallie Golden, Associated Press

Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Wednesday and early Thursday from Texas to West Virginia as storms hit those and other states.

Storms in Midwest and South could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in coming days

By Jeff Martin, Associated Press

Waves of thunderstorms are poised to strike parts of the Midwest and South later this week.

Storms leave three dead and thousands in Great Lakes region without power while Tennessee braces for wild weather

By Associated Press

Churches, schools and fire halls have been turned into warming centers as utilities worked to restore electricity. That job will likely stretch into Monday.

Great Lakes region loses power due to freezing rain while Tennessee braces for high winds

By Associated Press

Freezing rain brought down trees and power lines in Michigan and Wisconsin, cutting electricity for thousands of people Sunday in the upper Great Lakes region, while forecasters said severe weather was on its way to Tennessee.