Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'

There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.

Tropical Storm Hilary to bring rain, possible flooding to Arizona

The West Coast is bracing for Tropical Storm Hilary, and Arizona residents are bracing for the risk of dangerous flash flooding.

Tropical Storm Hilary: What's closed, canceled across SoCal

Tropical Storm Hilary forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says

Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.

Tropical Storm Emily forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Emily formed Saturday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to the National Hurricane Center.

How to prepare for a hurricane

As Hilary approaches, officials are advising everyone to take the necessary precautions and steps to prepare.

Hurricane Hilary: Could Arizona feel the effects from the powerful storm?

As California braces for potential impacts of Hurricane Hilary, people in some parts of Arizona are also getting ready for what could be a lot of rain as a result of the storm.

Hurricane Hilary: Where Arizonans can get sandbags ahead of possible flooding in parts of the state

As Hurricane Hilary is raising concerns for flooding in Arizona, various county and city governments are making sand and sandbags available for residents who want to protect their homes from potential floodwaters.

Nightly Roundup: Hurricane Hilary latest; questions over deadly IRS training

From the latest on Hurricane Hilary to questions surrounding a complicated murder case in Maricopa County, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.

Hurricane Hilary strengthens near Mexico
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Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring heavy rain to the southwestern portion of the United States. The storm is now a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum winds of 145 miles per hour. Hilary is expected to weaken by Saturday. The National Hurricane Center says there is a chance Hilary could be a tropical storm or tropical depression when it hits the U.S.

When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?

California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.

Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.

Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.