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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Hurricane Ida recovery delayed by shortage of skilled workers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds the number of trade laborers has dropped since 2018
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds the number of trade laborers has dropped since 2018
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hurricane Sam remained a powerful Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, but was centered well offshore from land.
Hurricane Sam, a Category 4 storm, could fluctuate in strength this week
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm, but forecasters say the system could fluctuate in strength over the next day or so.
Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm, but forecasters say the system could fluctuate in strength over the next day or so.
Hurricane Sam now a Category 4 storm; Teresa dwindling
Far from land, Hurricane Sam strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.
Far from land, Hurricane Sam strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.
American Red Cross helping with recovery effort along Texas Gulf Coast
While the shelters have closed, the American Red Cross is still in the Texas Gulf Coast helping with recovery efforts after Hurricane Nicholas.
While the shelters have closed, the American Red Cross is still in the Texas Gulf Coast helping with recovery efforts after Hurricane Nicholas.
Austin Energy crews depart for Houston to assist after Nicholas
In the wake of Hurricane Nicholas, Austin Energy says it sent line workers and support personnel to Houston to help with restoration efforts.
In the wake of Hurricane Nicholas, Austin Energy says it sent line workers and support personnel to Houston to help with restoration efforts.
FOX 7 Discussion: Thousands left without power following Nicholas
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey talk about the thousands of Texans left without power following Nicholas.
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey talk about the thousands of Texans left without power following Nicholas.
Thousands of Texans are still without power following Nicholas
Nicholas is moving so slowly it will dump several inches of rain as it crawls over Texas and southern Louisiana, meteorologists said.
Nicholas is moving so slowly it will dump several inches of rain as it crawls over Texas and southern Louisiana, meteorologists said.
Nicholas weakens to tropical depression, dumps rain, brings flood threat to Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.
Tropical Storm Nicholas has weakened to a tropical depression as it slowed to a crawl over southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as its heavy rains continued to drench the area, maintaining a flood threat.
Communities north of Galveston cleaning up following Nicholas
The wind was howling, trees knocked down, and transformers exploded in the distance in Clear Lake Shores.
The wind was howling, trees knocked down, and transformers exploded in the distance in Clear Lake Shores.
How hurricane season can impact your home & auto insurance, according to an expert
Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.
Hurricane season is here, and it's already causing billions of dollars worth of property damage — some of which won't be covered by insurance. Keep reading to see if a standard homeowners policy covers hurricane damage.