Oct 23, 2025 · News and articles about hurricanes, plus information and facts about how hurricanes form, why they are so destructive and hurricane risks.

The threat of hurricanes is very real for Florida during the six-month long Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 until November 30. The peak of hurricane season occurs …

Apr 10, 2023 · Here's why hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones and typhoons, don't form at the equator and why it would be rare for them to cross it.

Aug 18, 2025 · Forecasters expect Hurricane Erin, one of the fastest rapidly intensifying storms in history, to bring flooding and dangerous currents as the Category 4 hurricane travels to the …

May 2, 2025 · Scientists thought La Niña was coming. It didn't — at least for now. What could that mean for this year's hurricane season, and how might long-term climate change affect El Niño …

Sep 8, 2017 · A hurricane the size of Irma can cause extensive damage on land with massive storm surges, excessive rainfall and raging winds. But what exactly happens below the …

Apr 13, 2012 · The storm's origins are unclear because of the limited observation ability at the beginning of the 20th century. Ship reports were the only reliable tool for observing hurricanes …

Sep 25, 2024 · Here's one reason why the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has had such few storms.

Aug 25, 2024 · Conditions ripe for a hurricane Hurricanes typically start as atmospheric tropical waves, areas of low pressure associated with clusters of thunderstorms.

Aug 28, 2025 · The current hurricane classification does not consider storm surge and rainfall risks, which cause almost 80% of hurricane-related deaths. A new scale could help people …