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Hurricane Irene
The first hurricane of the season, Hurricane Irene is packing a punch, as the giant storm barrels up the east coast. Take a look at our complete coverage of the storm and basic science explainers.
Atmospheric scientists believe global warming, and the resultant increase in ocean temperatures, are making hurricanes more intense.
Irene made landfall as a strong tropical storm.
Huge, slow moving storm likely to hammer cities for hours.
Can you guess which hurricane garnered the most extensive warnings ever?
City likely to get hurricane's less harsh "clean side."
What's your guess?
Don't worry if Hurricane Irene causes your building to vibrate, they're supposed to do that.
How islands and wetlands can buffer the effects of storm surges.
Flooding, brutal winds and even tornadoes are a threat this weekend.
There are many ways to eat nutritiously without a working stove or refrigerator.
New technology can help predict flooding levels days in advance.
Can your cell phone handle a natural disaster?
IBM's "Deep Thunder" simulation shows an 84-hour forecast for NYC starting from Aug. 24. At the end of the video you can see increase in clouds, some precipitation and the wind arrows lining up because of Hurricane Irene's circulation.
IBM supercomputer simulations can forecast the local impact of stormy weather on cities.
Even from space, Hurricane Irene's power is on full display.
After the hitting Bahamas, Hurricane Irene is making her way toward the U.S. Northeast, forecasters predict. Here are the latest images of the hurricane.
Despite hurricanes, barrier islands persist for thousands of years.
Even from space, Hurricane Irene's power is on full display.
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