Mexico tourist zone sees 1st hurricane in Pacific

Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.

First tropical storm forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Agatha continued to strengthen and is expected to become a hurricane by Sunday and head towards land.

NOAA forecasts above-average 2022 Atlantic hurricane season with up to 21 named storms

A little more than a week away from the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the 2022 season, predicting an above-average number of named storms.

NOAA hurricane hunter retires after 42-year career: ‘Such a thrill’

From Allen to Andrew to Katrina, NOAA Flight Director Jack Parrish has seen the worst hurricanes of the last four decades — and flown through them. Now, with his feet back on the ground, he’s ready for a new perspective.

2021's biggest and wildest weather moments

Here are five of the biggest weather stories of 2021, which included deadly flooding and a new wildfire record set in California.

Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says

Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.

Alameda company gives rare look at hurricanes with 'explorer drones'

A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”

Ocean drone captures video from inside hurricane for 1st time

The seafaring drone is braving Hurricane Sam in the open ocean, where it can gather and collect real-time observations.

No more Greek letters: Here’s what will happen when we run out of hurricane names this time

There will soon be only one name left on the 2021 hurricane list, with two months to go. So what happens if we have more than one additional storm? After last year’s salad of Greek names, there’s a new plan this year, with new names.

Hurricane Sam: Category 4 storm likely to bring rough surf to East Coast

Sam, still a Category 4 hurricane, is set to avoid any direct impact to the U.S. but is expected to bring big waves to the East Coast by the weekend.

Hurricane Sam sustains Category 4 storm status over Atlantic

Sam maintained its powerful Category 4 hurricane status into Tuesday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Texas first responders return after helping with Hurricane Ida relief

A strike team, comprised of engines from the Round Rock, Kyle and Austin Fire Departments, plus Travis County ESD 1 and Bexar County ESD 7, deployed to Louisiana to help with relief efforts.

Sam downgraded to Category 3 hurricane in Atlantic

Hurricane Sam remained a powerful Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, but was centered well offshore from land.