Could hurricane forecasts get worse due to new government cuts?

NOAA said it would stop collecting and distributing data from three weather satellites that it jointly runs with the Defense Department.

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. 

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.

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

Experts concerned over NOAA, FEMA cuts
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NOAA recently unveiled its outlook for the 2025 hurricane season which points to warmer-than-normal ocean waters that could lead to more intense storms. Some are worried about how staffing cuts to NOAA and FEMA will hinder response efforts. FOX's Jill Nado reports.

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. 

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.

Beryl, Helene, Milton removed from Atlantic hurricane list after historic impact

About 100 names of tropical storms and hurricanes have been retired from future use in the Atlantic Ocean, and now Beryl, Helene and Milton join them.

National Hurricane Center tracks disturbance in the Atlantic. Here's what we know

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a disturbance in the northern Atlantic, months before the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Chimney Rock, North Carolina, recovery shows progress post-Helene

Residents are slowly rebuilding the village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. "There's hope coming back," said Shane Zoccole, one of the volunteers in the area.

Support North Carolina recovery: Shop holiday gifts from hurricane-hit businesses

As western North Carolina recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Asheville’s small businesses and artists are turning to the holiday shopping season for support.

2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: 'Hyperactive' season with 3 landfalling hurricanes in Florida

As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends Saturday, it will indeed go down in the books as a "hyperactive" season that, despite not quite reaching the lofty forecasts for record-breaking activity given in the spring, still reached well-above-average levels, according to researchers at Colorado State University (CSU).

Here's how much stronger climate change has made hurricanes

A study shows that climate change increased this year's hurricanes significantly, boosting the wind speeds of Beryl, Helene, and Milton.

Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.