Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Hurricane Erin becomes 1st hurricane of 2025 season: Live updates
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.
NOAA's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season prediction updated as peak nears
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and the statistical peak occurs on Sept. 10.
Hurricane Gil strengthens in busy Pacific Basin, while Atlantic stays quiet
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Update: Blue Ridge Parkway making ‘incredible progress’ after Hurricane Helene flooding
As the one-year mark of Hurricane Helene's destructive flooding approaches, crews along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina are making huge strides in rebuilding the historic highway through the Appalachian Highlands.
Treasured discoveries surface as North Carolina lake is drained during Helene revitalization
The clean-up effort around North Carolina’s Lake Lure has uncovered long-lost relics including a 1920s Model T-style truck and a 32-foot wooden boat named "Pooh Bear."
Hurricane Barbara forms in Eastern Pacific becoming first of 2025 season
Hurricane Barbara formed southwest of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday morning, making it the first hurricane of the 2025 season.
Tropical Storm Barbara could become season’s 1st Eastern Pacific hurricane
A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph – an upgrade from a tropical depression.
NHC tracking first potential tropical system of 2025 off Florida's eastern coast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.
NOAA releases hurricane forecast for 2025 Atlantic season
Forecasters are closely monitoring global conditions that will influence the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which could range from near-average activity to another more-active-than-average season.
First tropical wave of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forms off Africa
The start of the Atlantic hurricane season is still over a week away. However, forecasters are tracking the season's first tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Hunters fly into world's worst weather; see which storm was the bumpiest
Hurricane Ian in 2022 provided some of the most striking data for the one-of-a-kind study, but it wasn't at the top of the list.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season
Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.