Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says
Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.
Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.
New forecast cone to be tested by National Hurricane Center during 2024 season
Studies and hurricane experts have warned since the early 2000s that the hurricane forecast cone is not doing its job as people often misinterpret the graphic.
Studies and hurricane experts have warned since the early 2000s that the hurricane forecast cone is not doing its job as people often misinterpret the graphic.
2023 hurricane season: Least impactful for US in nearly a decade
According to initial estimates, between $3-$4 billion worth of damage was done during the 2023 hurricane season.
According to initial estimates, between $3-$4 billion worth of damage was done during the 2023 hurricane season.
Hurricane Otis: Death toll rises to 48 as search, cleanup continue in Acapulco
In Acapulco, families held funerals for the dead on Sunday and continued the search for essentials while government workers and volunteers cleared streets clogged with muck and debris.
In Acapulco, families held funerals for the dead on Sunday and continued the search for essentials while government workers and volunteers cleared streets clogged with muck and debris.
See Hurricane Otis' widespread damage to Acapulco, Mexico through satellite images
The images reveal the extensive damage to the Pearl of the Pacific, which has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 27 lives. Four people were still missing at last check from Mexico’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection.
The images reveal the extensive damage to the Pearl of the Pacific, which has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 27 lives. Four people were still missing at last check from Mexico’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection.
'Acapulco has been destroyed': Hurricane Otis blamed for 27 deaths as survivors recover from historic storm
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Hurricane Otis makes historic Category 5 landfall as 'nightmare scenario' unfolds near Acapulco, Mexico
Otis was the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall on the Pacific side of Mexico. It was also the first time an Eastern Pacific hurricane made landfall at Category 5 intensity.
Otis was the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall on the Pacific side of Mexico. It was also the first time an Eastern Pacific hurricane made landfall at Category 5 intensity.
Norma slams into Mexico’s southern Baja California Peninsula, lashing region with heavy rain, high winds
An elevated weather station in the hills overlooking Cabo San Lucas reported multiple wind gusts of more than 90 mph, with a peak gust of 107 mph.
An elevated weather station in the hills overlooking Cabo San Lucas reported multiple wind gusts of more than 90 mph, with a peak gust of 107 mph.
Ophelia’s remnants continue to batter US coast with large waves, strong winds from mid-Atlantic to Northeast
Lingering effects from Ophelia continued in the mid-Atlantic on Sunday, as the brunt of the storm slammed into the Northeast and New England.
Lingering effects from Ophelia continued in the mid-Atlantic on Sunday, as the brunt of the storm slammed into the Northeast and New England.
Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb
The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.
The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.
Hurricane Watch issued for North Carolina coast ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s powerful impacts, landfall
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen organized and strengthened into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday as it moves toward North Carolina. A Hurricane watch has been issued for parts of eastern North Carolina due to the storm reaching near hurricane strength.
Lee lashes Maine, Canada with whipping winds, heavy rain as thousands remain without power
Officials say a 15-year-old boy in Florida and a 50-year-old man in Maine were killed due to the effects of Lee.
Officials say a 15-year-old boy in Florida and a 50-year-old man in Maine were killed due to the effects of Lee.
Tropical Depression Fifteen in Atlantic likely to become Tropical Storm Nigel soon
Invest 97L strengthened into Tropical Depression Fifteen in the Atlantic on Friday and is well on its way to eventually becoming Tropical Storm Nigel.
Invest 97L strengthened into Tropical Depression Fifteen in the Atlantic on Friday and is well on its way to eventually becoming Tropical Storm Nigel.
Sprawling Hurricane Lee's impacts begin as winds, power outages increase in New England
While the center of the storm will likely stay east of the U.S. and move into the Canadian Maritimes, Lee's massive wind field is hundreds of miles across and will not spare the New England coast from its wrath.
While the center of the storm will likely stay east of the U.S. and move into the Canadian Maritimes, Lee's massive wind field is hundreds of miles across and will not spare the New England coast from its wrath.
What was the last hurricane to make landfall in Maine?
Maine does have a history of landfalling hurricanes, but they don't happen often. Hurricane Lee could become the newest addition to that history as it eyes the state's coastline later this week.
Maine does have a history of landfalling hurricanes, but they don't happen often. Hurricane Lee could become the newest addition to that history as it eyes the state's coastline later this week.
New England on alert: Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches issued for much of coastline ahead of Lee's arrival
The National Hurricane Center in coordination for local National Weather Services offices issued a Hurricane Watch from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.- Canada border and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for from Watch Hill, Rhode Island to Stonington, Maine.
The National Hurricane Center in coordination for local National Weather Services offices issued a Hurricane Watch from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.- Canada border and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for from Watch Hill, Rhode Island to Stonington, Maine.
Hurricane Lee threatens New England with tropical-storm-force winds, dangerous surf over weekend
A U.S. landfall from Hurricane Lee is not expected as of the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) advisory and instead, the forecast calls for Lee to hit Canada. But on Monday land was included in Lee’s forecast cone for the first time in the storm’s history.
A U.S. landfall from Hurricane Lee is not expected as of the latest National Hurricane Center (NHC) advisory and instead, the forecast calls for Lee to hit Canada. But on Monday land was included in Lee’s forecast cone for the first time in the storm’s history.
Hurricane Lee’s forecast cone includes US cities as East Coast stays on high alert from major storm
The latest analysis shows Lee has sustained wind speeds of around 120 mph, making the storm a Category 3, as it slowly churns in the southwestern Atlantic ocean.
The latest analysis shows Lee has sustained wind speeds of around 120 mph, making the storm a Category 3, as it slowly churns in the southwestern Atlantic ocean.
Hurricane Lee restrengthens to major hurricane with dangerous surf arriving to eastern US beaches Sunday
The latest analysis shows Lee has sustained wind speeds of around 120 mph, making the storm a Category 3, as it slowly churns in the southwestern Atlantic ocean.
The latest analysis shows Lee has sustained wind speeds of around 120 mph, making the storm a Category 3, as it slowly churns in the southwestern Atlantic ocean.
Hurricane Lee now powerful Category 4 storm as it barrels through Atlantic with eventual path uncertain
Hurricane Lee weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm after reaching Category 5 strength Thursday night. Lee is expected to remain a powerful storm through early next week as its potential path for East Coast impacts remains uncertain.
Hurricane Lee weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm after reaching Category 5 strength Thursday night. Lee is expected to remain a powerful storm through early next week as its potential path for East Coast impacts remains uncertain.