A look at a phenomenon that could derail an active hurricane season
While forecasters are predicting a busy 2024 hurricane season, a phenomenon out of Africa could act as a wild card as the atmosphere transitions into summer.
2024 hurricane season could be the most active yet, researchers say
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are calling for 23 named storms, with 11 that are expected to become hurricanes and five that could reach major hurricane status, with winds of at least 115 mph (Category 3 or higher).
2024 hurricane season forecast predicts 'extremely active' season with 5 major hurricanes
Colorado State University released its prediction for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, predicting an extremely active season with 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes.
Hurricane season 2024: Storm names, what to look for in the tropics this year
There are 100 days before the arrival of the 2024 hurricane season in the Atlantic basin, but for Mother Nature, the processes that lead to tropical cyclone production begin well before the hurricane season’s annual start.
Rare Tropical Storm Akará forms off coast of Brazil
Akará is the first named system in the South Atlantic Basin since 2022.
New forecast cone to be tested by National Hurricane Center during 2024 season
Studies and hurricane experts have warned since the early 2000s that the hurricane forecast cone is not doing its job as people often misinterpret the graphic.
Atlantic Hurricane Season 2023 recap: 1 landfalling hurricane and it hit Florida
While initially predicted to be a below-average hurricane season, the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season actually flipped to an above-average season with 21 storms – 20 named and 1 unnamed --and three hurricanes – the fourth most-active hurricane season since 1950.
Condo owners of this Orlando complex are one step close to potentially stopping HOA fee hikes
The management company said the fee increase was necessary to plug an insurance gap after Hurricane Ian damaged all 133 first-floor units.
2023 hurricane season: Least impactful for US in nearly a decade
The fourth most active Atlantic basin hurricane season in the satellite era has drawn to a close, but what could have been a season of records left the U.S. relatively unscathed compared to recent years.
Hurricane season nearing end, but Florida's recovery from Idalia to take time
For a second consecutive hurricane season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm. But while the 2023 season will end next week, restoration efforts from Hurricane Idalia will continue for years in rural North Florida.
Florida's Citizens Property Insurance tops 1.344M policies
The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. added nearly 6,000 policies last week and topped 1.344 million overall, according to data posted Monday on its website.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 22 to become Tropical Storm Vince in the Caribbean, NHC says
The National Hurricane Center will initiate advisories regarding Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty Two, which is located in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become a tropical depression over the next day or two.
Hurricane Nicole anniversary: Coastal residents continue to rebuild homes one year after destructive storm
A number of Florida communities, such as Wilbur-by-the Sea, in Volusia County, were devastated by Hurricane Nicole in Nov. 2022, just weeks after they were struck by Hurricane Ian. Nicole ended up causing more than $1 billion in damages.
One year since Hurricane Nicole
Homeowners are still recovering after Hurricane Nicole tore across Central Florida leaving many people without homes to live in.
Forecasters eying Caribbean for possible development of tropical system in coming days: NHC
The National Hurricane Center says there is a 20% chance of a tropical formation to develop off the coast of Nicaragua in the coming week.
November weather outlook: Can Florida expect more storms as hurricane season nears its end?
With a few weeks left of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, what can Florida expect?
See Hurricane Otis' widespread damage to Acapulco, Mexico through satellite images
The images reveal the extensive damage to the Pearl of the Pacific, which has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 27 lives. Four people were still missing at last check from Mexico’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection.
'Acapulco has been destroyed': Hurricane Otis blamed for 27 deaths as survivors recover from historic storm
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Hurricane Otis makes historic Category 5 landfall as 'nightmare scenario' unfolds near Acapulco, Mexico
Otis was the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall on the Pacific side of Mexico. It was also the first time an Eastern Pacific hurricane made landfall at Category 5 intensity.
Hurricane Tammy intensifies to Cat. 2 in the Atlantic: Here's how it could impact Florida
Hurricane Tammy strengthened to a Category 2 storm after its maximum sustained winds increased to near 100 mph over the open Atlantic Wednesday morning.