The threat of hurricanes is very real for Florida during the six-month long Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 until November 30. The peak of hurricane season occurs …

Oct 28, 2025 · News and articles about hurricanes, plus information and facts about how hurricanes form, why they are so destructive and hurricane risks.

Apr 10, 2023 · Here's why hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones and typhoons, don't form at the equator and why it would be rare for them to cross it.

May 2, 2025 · Scientists thought La Niña was coming. It didn't — at least for now. What could that mean for this year's hurricane season, and how might long-term climate change affect El Niño …

Aug 18, 2025 · Forecasters expect Hurricane Erin, one of the fastest rapidly intensifying storms in history, to bring flooding and dangerous currents as the Category 4 hurricane travels to the …

Oct 8, 2024 · Hurricanes are graded on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which ranges from Category 1 (starting at sustained winds of 74 mph, or 119 km/hour winds) to a Category 5 (starting at …

Aug 27, 2011 · In terms of destructive hurricanes, the guys hold a slight edge over the ladies.

Apr 13, 2012 · There are five categories of hurricanes based on their windspeed. Here is one example of each type of storm.

Sep 8, 2017 · A hurricane the size of Irma can cause extensive damage on land with massive storm surges, excessive rainfall and raging winds. But what exactly happens below the …

Sep 25, 2024 · Here's one reason why the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has had such few storms.