2 tropical storms: Rene becomes earliest ‘R’ named storm on record in Atlantic after Paulette forms
The two tropical storms formed Monday. Rene is the earliest 17th named “R” storm in a record-setting hurricane season, breaking the previous record of Rita, which formed Sept. 18, 2005.
The two tropical storms formed Monday. Rene is the earliest 17th named “R” storm in a record-setting hurricane season, breaking the previous record of Rita, which formed Sept. 18, 2005.
Hurricane center monitoring 4 areas for development, including 2 with 'high' chances
The peak of the hurricane season is just days away and forecasters on Sunday have their eyes on four potential areas for tropical development out in the Atlantic basin.
The peak of the hurricane season is just days away and forecasters on Sunday have their eyes on four potential areas for tropical development out in the Atlantic basin.
Hurricane Nana lashes Belize, moves across Guatemala
Hurricane Nana made landfall in Belize early Thursday, pelting a sparsely populated stretch of the Caribbean coast with heavy rain and wind before weakening to a tropical storm.
Hurricane Nana made landfall in Belize early Thursday, pelting a sparsely populated stretch of the Caribbean coast with heavy rain and wind before weakening to a tropical storm.
Operation Blue Roof revived to help with Hurricane Laura recovery
The Operation Blue Roof program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes.
The Operation Blue Roof program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes.
Climate change may make extreme hurricane rainfall 5 times more likely in the Caribbean, study suggests
Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed future projections of hurricane rainfall in the Caribbean and found that climate change could result in extreme hurricane events being as high as five times more likely.
Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed future projections of hurricane rainfall in the Caribbean and found that climate change could result in extreme hurricane events being as high as five times more likely.
Residents worry about help in aftermath of Hurricane Laura
So far 18 deaths in Texas and Louisiana have been attributed to the storm; more than half of those people were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from the unsafe operation of generators.
So far 18 deaths in Texas and Louisiana have been attributed to the storm; more than half of those people were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from the unsafe operation of generators.
Arizona FEMA search-and-rescue team back home from Hurricane Laura disaster relief
A FEMA search-and-rescue team comprised of 45 members and 2 K-9's are headed to Louisiana Aug. 26 to help with efforts against the destruction of Hurricane Laura once it makes landfall.
A FEMA search-and-rescue team comprised of 45 members and 2 K-9's are headed to Louisiana Aug. 26 to help with efforts against the destruction of Hurricane Laura once it makes landfall.
Tropical Depression Laura still dangerous as it moves through Mid-Mississippi Valley; death toll climbs to 11
The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast.
The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Laura topples Louisiana Confederate monument weeks after officials voted to keep it
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury had voted just weeks prior to leave the South’s Defenders Monument on the grounds of the courthouse.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury had voted just weeks prior to leave the South’s Defenders Monument on the grounds of the courthouse.
‘Houses that are totally gone’: 4 dead as Tropical Storm Laura exits Louisiana, leaving wake of destruction
One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.
One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.
'Glass falling everywhere': Video, images show damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura
Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with heavy wind and torrential rain, unleashing a wall of seawater on cities in its path.
Laura pounded the Gulf Coast with heavy wind and torrential rain, unleashing a wall of seawater on cities in its path.
Tropical Storm Laura left behind a beautiful 'eddy' when passing close to Key West, NWS explains
Bryan Kasch captured the awesome, vivid photos just days after Tropical Storm Laura moved near Key West.
Bryan Kasch captured the awesome, vivid photos just days after Tropical Storm Laura moved near Key West.
4 deaths caused by falling trees in Louisiana during Hurricane Laura
The governor of Louisiana says four people, including a 14-year-old girl and an 68-year-old man, were killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura moved through the state.
The governor of Louisiana says four people, including a 14-year-old girl and an 68-year-old man, were killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura moved through the state.
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Chemical fire billows near Lake Charles in Hurricane Laura’s wake
A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.
A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.
Louisiana sheriff to residents: ‘Write your name... and next of kin and put it in a ziploc bag in your pocket’
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
All hands on deck: Linemen, Cajun Navy volunteers prepare to assist as Hurricane Laura bears down
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Hurricane Laura moving inland over Louisiana after making landfall as Cat 4
Hurricane Laura made landfall and brings unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves that will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana.
Hurricane Laura made landfall and brings unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves that will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana.
Dual disasters: Incredible satellite imagery captures Hurricane Laura, wildfires in California from space
Video from NOAA’s satellite Instagram account showed hurricane clouds and dust plumes on Aug. 25 as taken from the GOES-West satellite.
Video from NOAA’s satellite Instagram account showed hurricane clouds and dust plumes on Aug. 25 as taken from the GOES-West satellite.
As Hurricane Laura bears down, nursing homes juggle evacuations amid coronavirus fears
About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline.
About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline.