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Arthur becomes the Atlantic's 1st named tropical storm of 2020
By Meghan Bartels published
Government satellites have spotted the first named storm of the 2020 Atlantic Ocean hurricane season, Tropical Storm Arthur, swirling off the coast of North Carolina.
Hurricane Lorenzo, Strongest Storm Ever This Far East in the Atlantic, Roars Toward the Azores
By Mindy Weisberger published
Hurricane Lorenzo, a powerful storm now bearing down on the Azores, is the strongest hurricane to form this far east in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall on Cape Hatteras, Takes Aim at Canada
By Tia Ghose, Rafi Letzter published
Still a dangerous storm, Dorian plowed over North Carolina's Cape Hatteras this morning.
Trump Holds Up Doctored Hurricane Map, Meteorologists Cringe
By Stephanie Pappas published
As Hurricane Dorian bore down on the Atlantic coast on Wednesday (Sept. 4), meteorologists suddenly found themselves facing an unexpected hurricane hazard: a president with a Sharpie pen.
Hurricane Dorian Intensifies Again, Headed Toward Carolinas
By Jeanna Bryner published
Hurricane Dorian has strengthened to a Category 3 storm, with sustained winds reaching 115 mph (185 km/h), and it's barreling up the U.S. East Coast.
Hurricane Dorian Barrels Up the Coast, Threatening the Carolinas
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Hurricane Dorian, after devastating the Bahamas over the weekend, while sparing Florida a direct hit, is now inching up the East Coast of the U.S., threatening the Carolinas.
Photos: Hurricane Dorian Leaves Devastation in Its Wake
By Jeanna Bryner published
Here's a look at the damage wreaked by the monstrous Hurricane Dorian.
Hurricane Dorian Looks Massive from Space As NASA Prepares for Impacts
By Meghan Bartels published
Hurricane Dorian's clouds are staggering, a massive swirl of white surrounding the knotted eyewall at the storm's heart, in this image taken from space.
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