Below-average hurricane season predicted
This Atlantic hurricane season might be less busy than what's typical. Researchers with Colorado State University are estimating 13 named storms in the Atlantic basin this year.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Why no Atlantic hurricanes made landfall in the U.S. this year
The 2025 hurricane season is drawing to a close without a single one making landfall in the continental United States.
Melissa is one of the strongest hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica as a Category 5, is among the strongest hurricanes to have formed in the Atlantic since records were kept.
Imelda weakens after lashing Bermuda as a Category 2 storm
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a post-tropical storm after lashing Bermuda with wind and rain.
Humberto likely to bring dangerous surf, rip currents to East Coast
Hurricane Humberto's swells will probably cause "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions," the National Hurricane Center warned.
Maps show the forecast track of Hurricane Gabrielle
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Erin, now post-tropical cyclone, still a danger to swimmers along East Coast
Erin, the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, became post-tropical on Friday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said.
Erin triggers large waves across East Coast
Hurricane Erin is bringing dangerous surf and rip currents to the East Coast as the storm continues to move up the Atlantic Ocean, hundreds of miles offshore. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano reports more from North Carolina.
Here's what the hurricane categories mean
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes on a scale from 1 to 5.
Tropical Storm Erin on verge of becoming Atlantic season's first hurricane
Tropical Storm Erin was on the verge of becoming the Atlantic season's first hurricane early Friday.
NOAA updates its 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
Two months into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA forecasters updated their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect.
NOAA updates hurricane forecast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast. CBS News' Jessica Burch reports.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
Coastal homeowners turn to climate-resilient designs
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Key data used in hurricane forecasting in jeopardy, NOAA says
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Flossie strengthens into hurricane
National Hurricane Center forecasters say the two storms are expected to drench the region for several days.
Barry dissipates after making landfall as tropical depression on Mexico's east coast
Heavy rain is expected throughout the day.
FEMA chief questioned over comments
There was confusion among staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, after its acting chief said during a briefing he wasn't aware the U.S. had a hurricane season, three sources told CBS News. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
DHS: FEMA head's hurricane remarks were jokes
The Department of Homeland Security is responding after the acting head of FEMA reportedly said he wasn't aware the U.S. had a hurricane season. While DHS insists David Richardson was only joking, the comments still concerned some FEMA staff. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Acting head of FEMA said he wasn't aware of hurricane season, sources say
It was not clear to staff whether FEMA's David Richardson meant it literally or as a joke, but current and former employees who spoke with CBS News said the comment flustered many.
Rebuilding amid new hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season is getting underway, but some coastal areas are still dealing with the fallout from last year's storms. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on how some of those communities are preparing.
Hurricane-ravaged communities hope to draw in tourists as rebuilding continues
Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton slammed Florida less than two weeks apart, businesses dependent on tourism want visitors to know they're open even as construction continues.
2025 hurricane season begins
June marks the beginning of the 2025 hurricane season, which experts predicted will be "above average." The season starts as some places are still recovering from last year's destructive storms. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the updates on what to expect.
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2026 Tony Awards nominations are announced. See the full list.
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Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
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