Tropical Storm Josephine forms in the central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Josephine has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the earliest “J-named” storm in a record-setting hurricane season.
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Hundreds of thousands without power days after Midwest storm
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Iowa’s three largest cities are without power two days after a rare wind storm hit the Midwest.
Powerful derecho leaves path of devastation across Midwest
A rare wind storm with power similar to an inland hurricane swept across the Midwest, blowing over trees, flipping vehicles, causing widespread property damage and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.
Two men killed by lightning while cleaning up hurricane debris
The Wilmington Police Department said two people died after being struck by lightning in Wilmington this morning.
Tropical Storm Isaias nears Florida before heading for the Carolinas
Tropical storm watches and warnings now stretch from Florida to parts of the southern New England coast as Tropical Storm Isaias hovers off the Florida coast.
Oak Island declares state of emergency over Hurricane Isaias
The town of Oak Island has proclaimed that all non-residents are ordered to voluntarily evacuate Oak Island effective at 6 PM on Sunday, August 2nd due to the approach of Tropical Storm Isaias.
Ocean Isle Beach issues mandatory evacuation for renters, vacationers
The Town of Ocean Isle Beach has declared a State of Emergency and issued a mandatory evacuation for all renters and guests.
Hurricane Isaias slams Bahamas, tracking toward North Carolina
Newly formed Hurricane Isaias is bearing down on the Bahamas and the U.S. East Coast.
Isaias becomes the second hurricane of the 2020 season
Tropical Storm Isaias becomes a hurricane as it moves towards the Bahamas.
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.