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Tropical wave has low chance of development as it crosses Atlantic, hurricane forecasters say
The disturbance was producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms about 1,000 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles ...
Satellite data used by NOAA will go offline July 31. Could it affect hurricane forecasts?
Microwave imaging is crucial for detecting storms at night and providing advance notice for hurricanes. The DOD plans to stop ...
FEMA uncertainty hangs over hurricane season
Uncertainty is hanging over this year’s hurricane season as meteorologists predict “above-normal” activity and the Trump ...
Experts issue warning on ocean phenomenon that could impact hurricane season: 'It's been notable over the month'
Because of the potential for such warm ocean waters, many tropical waves that develop into storms have a higher probability ...
How a Hurricane Katrina victim is helping the smallest survivors of the Texas floods
Mimi Hymel said the trauma of escaping Hurricane Katrina had a lasting impact on her childhood. But 20 years later, she’s ...
Before hurricane season peaks: Here’s what you need to document now for home insurance
Here are some steps you can take now to ensure you get the best possible insurance payout, should your home be damaged this ...
Semi-trailer fire on I-15 in Hurricane prompts multi-agency response
Multiple agencies responded to a semi-trailer fire early Sunday morning on southbound I-15 in Hurricane.Authorities of ...
The owner of the Tennessee plastics factory where workers were swept away by Hurricane Helene won’t face charges
The owner of a factory where six workers died last year in flooding from Hurricane Helene won’t face charges after a ...