Hurricane Iona has strengthened into a Category 3 storm
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In the Pacific, forecasters are watching five systems, including Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli. Iona has strengthened into a major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph about 790 miles south-southeast of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Louisiana meteorologists and weather experts criticized the decision to cut the satellites and joined others across the country to push back. "This is a good thing," New Orleans meteorologist Scot Pilié said.
Severe storms were expected to rip across parts of the northern U.S. on Monday, bringing numerous hazards to multiple states.
A so-far unremarkable Atlantic hurricane season is heading for a 'pivot point,' forecasters warn. Here's what to expect.
After weeks of requests from politicians and media, the state of Florida said it has no formal, completed plan for how to handle a hurricane at Alligator Alcatraz, the new immigrant detention site
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Heading south from Ohio to Florida's beaches? Atlantic hurricane season is heading for a 'pivot point,' forecasters warn. Here's what to expect.
A derecho can bring particularly violent thunderstorms to the Midwest. Here's what Iowans should know about storm risks on Monday.
Trees, especially if they are unhealthy, can cause a lot of damage during a hurricane — or even a strong summer thunderstorm. High winds can rip off weakened limbs and turn them into projectiles. Sickly trees may topple in stormy conditions, smashing anything in their path.