Hurricane Erin became the Atlantic Ocean’s first hurricane of the season – which runs from June 1 to November 30 – rapidly intensifying to Category 5 on Saturday before weakening to Category 2 on ...
Tropical systems begin as tropical depressions, which are areas of low pressure with wind speeds of up to 38 miles per hour. When those winds strengthen and reach between 39 and 73 miles per hour, the ...
As Hurricane Melissa moved ominously toward Jamaica, meteorologists issued grave warnings about its severity, and CNN explained why the storm was so uniquely alarming to experts. "The water around ...
Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on Earth, but are often steered around the globe by just a gentle breeze. A hurricane is a spinning area of low pressure over warm ocean waters featuring ...
FALMOUTH, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - June 1st marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a five-month stretch where we keep a close eye on the tropical Atlantic. Forecasters are ...
As Category 4 Hurricane Laura crashed onshore in Louisiana, it packed winds of 150 mph and caused destruction along its path. But, as hundreds of thousands of residents were evacuated and many more ...
It is a common misunderstanding that if you live in the path of an approaching tropical system, you should evacuate. It may be safer, however, to stay put and ride out the storm, as long as you’re in ...