Forecasters will remain busy this week as two concurrent stories unfold at the same time. We’re … Wednesday could see intense tornadoes and a potential tropical stormRead more
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Flooding rains expected as tropical disturbance meanders in the Gulf
A tropical disturbance in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico will fuel repeated rounds of heavy rain … Flooding rains expected as tropical disturbance meanders in the GulfRead more
Hurricane Melissa reaches Category 5 intensity, setting new records
Hurricane Melissa intensified into a scale-topping Category 5 storm just south of Jamaica early Monday morning. … Hurricane Melissa reaches Category 5 intensity, setting new recordsRead more
Devastating flooding, wind damage expected as Hurricane Melissa targets Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane in about 24 … Devastating flooding, wind damage expected as Hurricane Melissa targets JamaicaRead more
Tropical Storm Melissa may threaten the Greater Antilles as a hurricane
Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday morning. A weak pattern around the … Tropical Storm Melissa may threaten the Greater Antilles as a hurricaneRead more
Hurricane Gabrielle’s rapid intensification fits right in with this decade’s major hurricanes
Hurricane Gabrielle rapidly intensified into a category four storm Monday as it passed east of Bermuda. … Hurricane Gabrielle’s rapid intensification fits right in with this decade’s major hurricanesRead more
Experts warn that Atlantic hurricane season could rev up after a quiet stretch
Experts with Colorado State University are explicitly warning folks not to write off this year’s Atlantic hurricane season … Experts warn that Atlantic hurricane season could rev up after a quiet stretchRead more
Watch the Atlantic Ocean cool down in Hurricane Erin’s wake
Hurricane Erin is long gone—but its memory lives on in the Atlantic. The storm left noticeably … Watch the Atlantic Ocean cool down in Hurricane Erin’s wakeRead more
Hurricane Erin remains a large storm and it continues expanding
Tropical storm warnings are in place for many coastal communities across North Carolina and southeastern Virginia … Hurricane Erin remains a large storm and it continues expandingRead more
Watches issued for N.C. as powerful Hurricane Erin grows in size
Hurricane Erin remained a powerful Category 4 storm on Monday as the system puttered along east … Watches issued for N.C. as powerful Hurricane Erin grows in sizeRead more