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Map shows where "explosive" hurricanes could hit
Meteorologists named four states most at risk for hurricanes in the coming season as La Niña is predicted to develop.
Otis before-and-after photos show Category 5 hurricane's destruction
The hurricane's 165 mph wind speeds caused major damage across the coastal resort town of Acapulco, Mexico, tearing apart buildings and wrecking the marina.
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Tropical Storm Tammy path forecast on map
Tammy is due to strengthen as it moves northwest in the coming days, but is expected to suddenly veer northeast away from the U.S.
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Hurricane scientist issues "urgent warning" over her findings
Atlantic hurricanes are intensifying faster than before and scientist Andra Garner told Newsweek the trend will only continue unless changes are made.
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Merging storms bring good news to Louisiana
Hurricane Lidia is expected to lose strength after it moves through Mexico but then is forecast to merge with a developing system near the Bay of Campeche.
Mexico slammed by Tropical Storm Max as Lidia expected to hit Tuesday
Tropical Storm Lidia is expected to hit Mexico as a hurricane, forecasters told Newsweek.
Tropical Storm Bolaven's path as officials warn of "dangerous" storm surge
Tropical Storm Bolaven is forecast to strengthen into a typhoon this week as it passes Guam and the Mariana Islands.
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Tropical Storm Lidia forecast: Texas path sparks flood fears
Tropical Storm Lidia is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by the time it makes landfall in Mexico.
Philippe storm path raises concern for "dangerous" flash flooding
The post-tropical cyclone could also merge with another storm brewing in the Atlantic.
How "disorganized" Tropical Storm Philippe will affect the Northeast
Philippe is expected to weaken before it begins moving over parts of New England, weather experts say.
Tropical Storm Philippe map, path tracker shows potential landfall
The storm's forecast path shows it hitting the East Coast over the weekend, possibly making landfall in Maine or Canada.
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Tropical Storm Philippe map as path set to change
"Phillippe is going to be influenced by a high-pressure system, which will steer it to the north," Professor Mathew Barlow has told Newsweek.
Tropical storm Philippe model shows path as it moves toward the US
Storm Philippe was upgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday night, making it the 16th named storm of the hurricane season.
Video shows police officer save dog tied to fence amid Ophelia flooding
The Greenville Police Department called the officer a "real life hero" for wading into the rising floodwater to save the pit bull.
Tropical Storm Ophelia Update: Track shows impact to these states
The National Hurricane Center said that tropical storm conditions are expected to reach parts of coastal North Carolina overnight into Saturday.
Tropical Storm Ophelia to drench Atlantic states with month's worth of rain
A brewing cyclone is expected to bring 3-6 inches of rain to the Carolinas over the weekend, with much of the East Coast facing the threat of flooding.
Tropical storm conditions forecast for US East Coast as autumn begins
A storm system developing in the Atlantic is forecast to bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the U.S. East Coast as the fall season officially begins.
One dead, hundreds of thousands without power as storm Lee makes landfall
A 51-year-old motorist died after heavy winds caused a tree limb to crash onto his vehicle.
Hurricane Lee tracker shows storm approach New England, Canada
Parts of New England were placed under a tropical storm warning as the Category 1 storm swirls northeast.
Storm Margot model shows path as strength gathers
"Strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Margot is likely to become a hurricane tonight," a National Hurricane Center advisory states.
Will Hurricane Lee hit U.S.? Tracker map shows path this week
The National Hurricane Center has said the cyclone is expected to veer northwards on Wednesday, but it is "too soon" to know the impacts on the East Coast.
Hurricane Lee path, tracker as "extremely dangerous" storm predicted
Lee is forecast to intensify and could become a Category 4 as it passes the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, a meteorologist told Newsweek.
Tropical Storm Lee spaghetti model shows path as strength gathers
"The depression is forecast to become a major hurricane by this weekend," the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane hunter "always amazed" by this storm effect
Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy DeHart, a hurricane hunter for the Air Force Reserve, told Newsweek he's always stunned by the high storm surges that accompany major hurricanes.
Dogs in Tampa carried to safety on canoes after tropical storm Idalia hits
"Thank you for being such a great owner & keeping the precious pups safe," one user said.
Couple "prepping" for dogs amid 90mph of storm Idalia praised for actions
"Thank you for being amazing pet parents!" one user commented on TikTok.
Hurricane Idalia tracker map shows flood risks as Carolinas impacted
Swathes of the East Coast states are at risk of flash flooding after the tropical storm made landfall, with eastern North Carolina the likeliest to be deluged.
Videos shows damage as Hurricane Idalia hits South Carolina
High tide along the South Carolina coast has led to dangerous flooding Wednesday night.
Video shows tornado throwing car into another vehicle
A brief twister touched down near Charleston, South Carolina, Wednesday afternoon as Tropical Storm Idalia crept up the East Coast.
Chart shows Florida water level change during Hurricane Idalia
Water levels will continue to fluctuate as the storm's intensity increases, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service told Newsweek.