Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes

Lala was weakening but still packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.

• Aug 17

Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data

The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.

• Jul 20

First major 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast predicts below-average season

Colorado State University has updated its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting nine named storms and four hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.

• Jul 8

FEMA sends millions more to Georgia for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

Coffee, Jefferson, Jeff Davis and Burke counties received the largest shares of the latest FEMA funding package for recovery, debris removal and management costs.

• Jul 2

Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.

• May 21

$531 million federal aid approved for Georgia farmers hit by Hurricane Helene

Georgia farmers and producers impacted by Hurricane Helene will receive over $531 million in federal disaster relief, with applications opening March 16, 2026.

• Mar 10