The beginning of June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the six-month period when strong storms can brew in ...

As the climate warms, hurricanes are becoming more intense, and sea levels are rising. Both of these effects are likely to ...

The scale has been in use for decades and gives an idea about what kind of wind damage a hurricane can produce, but it says ...

May 8 is day five of Hurricane Preparedness Week and focuses on staying protected during storms, whether you decide to ...

Storm surge up to 5 feet is also forecast for southern portions of the Texas Coast. “Heavy rainfall of 5 to 10 inches with localized amounts of 15 inches is expected across portions of the Texas ...

National Weather Service forecasters are predicting the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30, ...

Storm surge, an abnormal rise in water levels generated by a storm, poses a significant threat to coastal areas due to its potential for causing severe destruction.

Most of the world’s biggest cities and about half of the global population live within 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the ...

Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide. It’s the change in the water level that is due to the presence of the storm.

In a matter of a few hours, Milton "explosively intensified" into a Category 5 hurricane ... Milton’s greatest risk is storm surge. While it’s not clear yet exactly where the center of ...