Double threat: Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin

Idalia could hit the Florida Panhandle as a major hurricane and Franklin is already the Atlantic season's first major hurricane, forecasters said.

• Aug 29, 2023

Hilary moves into Southern California after making landfall in Mexico

Hilary was downgraded a few hours before landfall to a tropical storm as rain from the storm started spreading in Southern California, the National Weather Service said.

• Aug 21, 2023

Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?

Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?

• May 27, 2023

Fiona, Ian being retired as hurricane names after deadly storms

In the future, Ian's former spot will be replaced with Idris and Fiona will be replaced with Farrah, WMO announced.

• Mar 29, 2023

Only four Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S.

A Category 5 hurricane has winds of 157 mph or higher. These are the only four hurricanes in the history of the U.S. that have made landfall at that level.

• Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian hits Cuba as a Category 3 storm, on track to hit Florida

The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.

• Sep 27, 2022