Climate change: New Jersey isn't ready, official says

New Jersey is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas, says the state's top environmental official.

Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State, NOAA reaffirm confidence in busy season prediction

Experts at CSU and NOAA decreased the forecast number of named storms from what they initially predicted in earlier outlooks, but they say you should still prepare for an active season.

Bonnie likely to form as disturbance nears southern Caribbean islands

A tropical disturbance approaching the southernmost Caribbean islands is likely to become Tropical Storm Bonnie within the next couple of days, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Atlantic hurricane season: Long Island utilities and agencies getting ready

The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. Utilities, government agencies, and organizations on Long Island say they are ready and hope you are, too.

2022 Atlantic hurricane season outlook

The outlook for the 2022 Atlantic Basin season calls for 14 to 21 named storms. Out of all those storms, six to 10 of those are predicted to become hurricanes.

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.

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.