Iona strengthens into major hurricane south of Hawaii
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Hurricane-Force Winds Leave Trail Of Destruction
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In the Pacific, forecasters are watching five systems, including Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli. Iona has strengthened into a major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph about 790 miles south-southeast of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Microwave satellite data that are key to capturing changes in a hurricane’s strength will not be taken from meteorologists as originally planned
Heading south from Ohio to Florida's beaches? Atlantic hurricane season is heading for a 'pivot point,' forecasters warn. Here's what to expect.
While the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started off relatively quiet, experts say that’s not likely to last much longer.
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There's some good news in the tropics: All is quiet, even though there are four tropical waves out there, including three in the Caribbean. What's more, no tropical disturbances are expected to develop over the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A derecho can bring particularly violent thunderstorms to the Midwest. Here's what Iowans should know about storm risks on Monday.
Trees, especially if they are unhealthy, can cause a lot of damage during a hurricane — or even a strong summer thunderstorm. High winds can rip off weakened limbs and turn them into projectiles. Sickly trees may topple in stormy conditions, smashing anything in their path.