Isaias becomes the second hurricane of the 2020 season
Tropical Storm Isaias becomes a hurricane as it moves towards the Bahamas.
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Tropical Storm Isaias heads for Hispaniola with heavy rain
Heavy rains are drenching the eastern Caribbean as newly formed Tropical Storm Isaias passes south of Puerto Rico and heads for Hispaniola carrying the threat of flooding and landslides.
Tropical storm warning issued for Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean as officials expect a disturbance in the Atlantic to soon strengthen into a tropical storm.
Hawaiian Islands avoid direct hit from Hurricane Douglas
Hawaii has avoided a direct hit form Hurricane Douglas and the Category 1 storm was swirling just north of the island chain.
Hanna officially becomes a Category 1 hurricane
Hurricane Hanna has formed in the Gulf of Mexico as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph around the eye wall.
Tropical Storm Hanna strengthens slightly; Gonzalo looms
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Hanna has strengthened as it moves slowly west toward the Texas coastline. Forecasters are warning of heavy rain, rough waters and strong winds.
Tsunami warning canceled hours after strong earthquake hit off Alaska
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Aleutian Islands area off the Alaskan peninsula late Tuesday night, prompting a tsunami warning for cities and towns within 200 miles of the epicenter. Police in Kodiak urged residents to rush to higher ground ahead of the tsunami's possible arrival. Aftershocks were being felt.
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Fay makes landfall in New Jersey
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Fay made landfall in New Jersey on Friday amid heavy, lashing rain that closed beaches and flooded shore town streets.
Millions more US homes at risk of flooding than FEMA thinks
Think the risk of your home filling up with floodwater, magnified these days by climate change, is only an issue near the coasts and rivers? New research detailing nearly every corner of the U.S. shows otherwise.
Massive Sahara desert dust plume drifting toward the United States
Each summer massive plumes of dust traverse the atmosphere above the tropical Atlantic Ocean, traveling 5,000 miles from the Sahara desert in northern Africa all the way to the southern United States.
Sandhills homeowners benefit from disaster relief funds after Hurricanes Matthew, Florence
The damaging impact of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence is still visible in many communities across the Sandhills.
Remnants of Cristobal move into Midwest after lashing South
The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal are moving across parts of the Midwest after lashing the South, unleashing downpours and bringing gusty winds.
Cristobal is now a depression, moving north toward Canada
Tropical Storm Cristobal has weakened into a depression after inundating coastal Louisiana and ginning up dangerous weather along most of the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall in southeast Louisiana
Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall in Southeast Louisiana Sunday evening. The National Hurricane Center announced that the center of the storm made landfall at 6 p.m. ET along the coast of southeast Louisiana between the mouth of the Mississippi River and Grand Isle. Maximum sustained winds neared 50 mph.
NOAA predicts 'above average' 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season
We could be in for a busy hurricane season, which starts in less than two weeks.
Thousands evacuated as river dams break in central Michigan
Rapidly rising water has overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan.
Tropical Storm Arthur spins out to sea, will drench Bermuda
Tropical Storm Arthur crawled closer to the North Carolina coast early Monday, amid threats of some minor flooding and rough seas as the system moves off the Southeast seaboard.
At least 7 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
Severe weather is moving through southern Mississippi and Alabama after apparent tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
NC State researchers predict 2020 hurricane season will be active
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will be an active one, according to researchers at North Carolina State University.
NWS: More than 100 tornadoes hit from Texas to Maryland
The National Weather Service says more than 100 tornadoes struck the South in a two-day outbreak that killed more than 30 people.
Pileup along icy Chicago expressway sends dozens to hospitals
Authorities say portions of a Chicago expressway left icy by a wintry blast led to a pileup involving of dozens of vehicles and sent 14 people to hospitals.
'Pink Moon' on Tuesday night will be largest supermoon of the year
If you’re looking for something cool to watch while staying at home amid the coronavirus, turn off the TV on Tuesday and look up at the sky.
CSU predicts above average activity for 2020 hurricane season
As the world battles the coronavirus crisis, researchers are warning of a potentially active Atlantic Ocean hurricane season, which kicks off June 1 through the end of November.
North Carolinians encouraged to prepare and practice for severe weather
Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 1-7 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.