Climate change could bring more hurricanes to New York
A new study claims that hurricanes could become more common in mid-latitude regions, like New York City.
Typhoon hits Philippines; crew rescues infant from floodwaters
The Philippine Coast Guard released a video from Cagayan de Oro showing two crew members in chest-high water pushing a floating plastic tub, which they said had an infant inside. The men wrapped the month-old baby in a blanket and sheltered them with an umbrella.
Dozens left homeless after NJ apartment complex deemed unsafe due to Ida
Residents of the West Orange apartment complex are scrambling to find new places to live after their apartment complex was deemed unsafe as the rocky slope behind it could fall at any time.
Jersey Shore beach widening is a waste, groups say
New Jersey should drop a plan to double the amount of money it spends on beach replenishment, according to a coalition of environmental and fishing groups. They say that money would be better spent on measures to address repetitive flooding in the northern and central parts of the state.
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, 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 now a Category 4 storm; Teresa dwindling
Far from land, Hurricane Sam strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.
Tropical storm warnings issued for Texas, Mexico as Nicholas forms in Gulf
Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to approach the middle Texas coast as a strong tropical storm on Tuesday.
Let it blow? Hurricane naming quirk has tropics reading like cast of Disney's 'Frozen'
It turns out when the list of hurricane names came out for 2021, it coincidentally contained many of the same names of the characters in the hit movie.
7 Louisiana nursing home licenses revoked after resident deaths amid Ida evacuations
Louisiana health officials are revoking the licenses of seven nursing homes that were evacuated to a warehouse where seven residents died after Hurricane Ida amid conditions deemed squalid.
Long Island animal shelter welcoming more than 50 dogs from Louisiana
More than 50 dogs and puppies are scheduled to arrive on Long Island after being transported from shelters in Louisiana.
Larry churning in Atlantic Ocean as category 3 hurricane
Larry intensified to a category 3 hurricane this weekend, sustaining winds near 115 mph. And it’s expected to remain a “major hurricane” for several more days.
Ida aftermath: Some in Louisiana to be without power for several more weeks
While the lights are slowly coming back on in New Orleans, some outside the major city could be waiting until the end of the month to see their power fully restored.
Hurricane Larry hits Category 3 in Atlantic, may cause rough surf, rip currents along East Coast: report
Larry's projected impact on the U.S. was expected to fall far short of Hurricane Ida.
Ida vs. Katrina: How do they compare?
Hurricane Ida made landfall on the 16th anniversary since Hurricane Katrina did the same. Both storms caused death and destruction but how do they compare?
4 nursing home residents die after Ida evacuations
Louisiana health officials say four nursing home residents died after being evacuated to a large warehouse during Hurricane Ida.
Biden to visit Louisiana on Friday to survey Ida's storm damage
The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana later this week to survey storm damage from Hurricane Ida.
Ida aftermath forces Louisiana hospitals to evacuate patients
Louisiana hospitals in Hurricane Ida's path have been forced to evacuate dozens of patients after the storm tore away parts of their roofs, sent water leaking inside and left facilities relying on generator power.
'Untold damage': Videos show Ida's trail of destruction across Louisiana
Ida continued to make its way through the southern U.S. on Monday after making landfall as a hurricane and leaving a trail of destruction in its path.