As climate change intensifies, back-to-back hurricanes like Imelda and Humberto may become more common. In a paper published ...

The Saffir-Simpson scale ranks hurricanes on their wind speeds, on a scale from 1 to 5. But critics say the scale doesn't ...

An aerial view shows destroyed buildings following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. As a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction across ...

The costliest US hurricanes of the 21st century include Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Harvey. Batten down the hatches: ...

Powerful hurricanes have shaped coastal communities for centuries, leaving behind destruction that can alter entire regions. Some storms intensified with little warning, catching residents off guard ...

Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as a Category 4 storm with sustained maximum winds of around 155 mph. It is expected to weaken before it hits, likely becoming a strong Category 3 at the time ...

AND NEW FROM OVERNIGHT. THE DEVASTATION FROM HURRICANE MELISSA CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NOW THE DEATH TOLL REACHING 49. AT LEAST WE KNOW 30 OF THOSE DEATHS REPORTED OUT OF HAITI AND JAMAICA’S ...

Here’s how to donate to trusted relief funds supporting recovery across the island. As a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction across Jamaica. The worst hurricane to hit the ...