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.

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.

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
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Homeowners are still recovering after Hurricane Nicole tore across Central Florida leaving many people without homes to live in.

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.