Latest about Hurricanes
A blue supermoon and soaring ocean temperatures created a perfect storm for Hurricane Idalia
The storm intensified overnight and made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida, on the morning of Aug. 30, supporting predictions that soaring sea temperatures would boost storms and hurricanes this year.
Why don't hurricanes form at the equator?
Here's why hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones and typhoons, don't form at the equator and why it would be rare for them to cross it.
Deadly cyclone 'Freddy' may be the longest-lived and most energetic storm ever recorded
Cyclone Freddy, which is finally dissipating after battering Southeast Africa, has crossed the entire Indian Ocean and made landfall three separate times.
Peer into Hurricane Ian’s 'eye' in this photo that an astronaut snapped from space
An International Space Station astronaut photographed Hurricane Ian as the powerful storm battered Florida. NASA, SpaceX and others have postponed launches from the Space Coast.
How do palm trees withstand hurricanes?
Trees generally snap, or at least lose a few branches, when faced with hurricane-strength winds. Not palm trees. These staples of the tropics typically bend during gusty weather.
Hurricane Ian stayed strong after smashing into Cuba. Why?
How did Hurricane Ian remain so monstrous even after hitting Cuba?
Hurricane Ian to unleash 'life-threatening' flooding in Florida as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Ian will make landfall in Florida on Sept. 28.
Hurricane Ian to reach Category 3 before hitting Cuba, turning toward West Florida
Hurricane Ian is approaching Cuba and the western Florida coast.
