The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has been particularly important for understanding when a hurricane is about to ...

Colorado State University’s updated hurricane forecast indicates a slight decrease in expected cyclones this season. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, says another ...

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Relatively unknown global weather patterns can drive the hurricane season. What are the ITCZ, Central American Gyre and the ...

Rapid intensification can make hurricanes more dangerous in a short period, leaving less time for preparation and response.

Why is the hurricane season different? Murphey said, there are lots of important factors at play that influence the number of storms that form in the Atlantic basin over the entire season.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to have between 13 and 19 named storms. Among these could be three to five major hurricanes that are Category 3 or ...

A confluence of factors, including warmer-than-average water temperatures, could mean a heightened 2025 hurricane season.

A confluence of factors, including warmer-than-average water temperatures, could mean a heightened 2025 hurricane season.

So why are tornadoes a threat during landfalling tropical systems? It's a combination of many factors. Hurricanes already rotate, but add in the interaction of the storm with surface friction ...

But as hurricanes intensify in severity, it might be time to rethink the rating system, says Auroop Ganguly, Northeastern distinguished professor of civil and environmental engineering.