Meteorologists on Hurricane Lee's projected path and timeline
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
Atlantic Hurricane Season
Hurricane Lee, a Category 1, could pose threat to New England
Lee had strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane last week before weakening, but could still bring dangerous conditions.
Tracking Hurricane Lee in the Atlantic Ocean
Hurricane Lee could potentially grow into the season's first Category 5 storm as it churns in the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
Here's what the hurricane categories mean
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes on a scale from 1 to 5.
Tracking disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean
In June, wildfire smoke from Canada caused poor air quality levels in cities across the U.S. In July came heat waves and heat domes. Now we have an August featuring tropical storms. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson explains what's going on.
Tropical Storm Bret gets stronger, but no longer forecast as a hurricane
Tropical Storm Bret has proven to be a "unique" system with its emergence early into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Bret forms in Atlantic Ocean
Forecasters say the storm could strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.
How do hurricanes get their names?
The first hurricane of 2023 was named Arlene. Here's how that name, and the ones that followed, were determined.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf of Mexico on 2nd day of hurricane season
Tropical Storm Arlene is expected to slightly pick up speed overnight on its path toward Cuba, forecasters said.
What forecasters expect for the 2023 hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
Hurricane season begins with tropical disturbance barreling toward Florida
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 – and is already stirring up the Gulf of Mexico.
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?
New Atlantic hurricane season forecast hinges on strength of El Niño
Experts have already said that the recurring climate pattern will "likely develop" this season.
A rare tropical December storm may be forming in Atlantic
The storm would be named Owen.
Tropical Depression Nicole topples Florida homes after making landfall as hurricane
Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
Officials warn Ian remains a threat to U.S.
Hurricane Ian regained strength over the Atlantic Ocean, becoming a Category 1 storm again as it takes aim Friday at Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Officials warned the danger is far from over. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports from Folly Beach, South Carolina, just south of Charleston.
How climate change affects hurricanes
Scientists say climate change could be fueling storms like Hurricane Ian. The storm officially met the National Hurricane Center's threshold for "rapid intensification." Phil Klotzbach, a research scientist in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Hurricane Fiona strengthens into Category 4 storm, heads toward Bermuda
It was forecast to squeeze past Bermuda Thursday before hitting easternmost Canada by late Friday.
Tropical storm warning issued for South Florida; flooding possible
The National Hurricane Center predicts that rainfall up to 10 inches is possible in South Florida, including the Florida Keys.
What to know about the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season
It's expected to be another above-average hurricane season. Here's what you need to know to be ready.
Agatha could bring "life-threatening" flash flooding, forecasters say
A record-setter when it made landfall along Mexico's Pacific coast, Agatha quickly weakened into a tropical storm but still poses possible lethal danger, forecasters say.
Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in Mexico
This is the earliest a Category 2 storm has made landfall along Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Agatha becomes first hurricane of 2022 season
Agatha is "forecast to be near major hurricane strength when it reaches the coast of southern Mexico on Monday," the National Hurricane Center said.
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