Florida braces for madness of hurricane season
As the Florida State community continues to heal, resilience remains a familiar theme across the South. With hurricane season just weeks away, many communities are already taking steps to be ready.
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).
Vehicle falls into North Carolina gorge after driver disregards I-40 closure following Helene
The incident occurred nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the road.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this week
Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning, and is expected to get the name Rafael before moving into the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding
Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.
Early voting sites open in hurricane-devastated areas
Additional early voting locations were opened in western North Carolina to help residents recovering from the recent hurricanes cast their ballots.
Beloved 'Rainbow Bridge' in North Carolina honors lost pets washed away by Helene
The area was slammed by about 22.5 inches of rain from Helene during Sept. 24-28.
Something may yet be brewing in the tropics: See 3 possible scenarios
The National Hurricane Center says no additional tropical development is expected within the next seven days. But don’t let your guard down on the tropics just yet — signs are emerging that the break may be brief.
16 puppies arrive in Chicago after being rescued from Hurricane Helene
Sixteen puppies arrived in Chicago this week after being rescued in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Oscar makes second landfall in Cuba on Sunday after slamming Bahamas as Category 1
Hurricane Oscar maintained Category 1 strength as the small hurricane made a second landfall in Cuba Sunday evening.
Oscar strengthens into a hurricane in southwest Atlantic as watches, warnings expand for Bahamas, Cuba
Oscar rapidly intensified from a tropical storm into an 80-mph hurricane on Saturday, causing islands in its potential path to issue watches and warnings, ahead of the small but mighty cyclone.
War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.
Hurricane season is nearing the endgame, but what can we expect in its final weeks?
Despite an average number of storms so far, this season has the potential to rank among the top four destructive in U.S. history. But hurricane season still has about six weeks left -- what more can we expect?
Tinley Park rallies for Hurricane Helene victims
The village of Tinley Park organized a Hurricane Helene Relief Drive and will deliver much needed supplies to a distribution center in eastern Tennessee.
Tinley Park helping those impacted by hurricanes
Tinley Park is doing its part to help hurricane victims. Here's how you can get involved.
Hurricane hunter pilot shares perils of flying through 200 mph winds during Hurricane Milton
As hurricane season presses on, scientists are the ones to thank for gathering data that enables the most accurate forecasts possible.
Towns hit hard by Hurricane Milton face long road to recovery
Hurricane Milton made landfall a week ago and the rain from the storm is causing rivers to rise.Towns miles away from the coast are threatened by river water flooding into their neighborhoods.
Family that lost 11 in Hurricane Helene mudslides says community sacrificed 'life and limb' to save each other
The Craig family has lived in a North Carolina community, dubbed 'Craigtown' by locals, for 80 years.
More than 90 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
As North Carolina continues to grapple with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, at least 92 people are still missing.
Massive cleanup efforts underway in wake of Hurricane Milton
Days after Hurricane Milton made landfall, some communities remain without power, while others are still sitting in floodwater.