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Hurricane Hilary likely to become 'major hurricane' in Pacific

September 27, 2017

Hurricane Hilary likely to become 'major hurricane' in Pacific

Hurricane Hilary is "likely to become a major hurricane" by Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Monday.

Trump declares Hurricane Irma emergencies as Florida worries megastorm could be worse than Harvey

September 19, 2017

Trump declares Hurricane Irma emergencies as Florida worries megastorm could be worse than Harvey

Hurricane Irma moved toward the Leeward Islands on Tuesday and may hit Florida during the weekend.

Hurricanes Jose and Katia form as Irma roars

September 19, 2017

Hurricanes Jose and Katia form as Irma roars

As all eyes are on the forecast track of Hurricane Irma, another tropical system strengthened Wednesday in the open Atlantic Ocean far from land and is expected to become a hurricane.

Haiti orphanage braces as Irma lashes Caribbean

September 19, 2017

Haiti orphanage braces as Irma lashes Caribbean

Everything was business as usual for the kids at the Brit’s Home orphanage in Haiti as they ran around playing soccer together Thursday afternoon -- but the orphanage staff prepared for the worst as Hurricane Irma rocks the Caribbean.

Hurricane Irma powers through the Caribbean towards Florida

September 6, 2017

Hurricane Irma powers through the Caribbean towards Florida

The strongest Atlantic Ocean hurricane ever recorded may bring "significant storm surge" as it nears Florida

Powerful Cyclone Debbie slams into Australia's tropical northeast

March 28, 2017

Powerful Cyclone Debbie slams into Australia's tropical northeast

A powerful cyclone packing winds of up to 160 miles per hour roared across Australia's tropical northeast on Tuesday, uprooting trees, tearing down fences and knocking out power to thousands, officials said.

Cyclone Debbie: 'Idiot' caught surfing in giant storm

March 28, 2017

Cyclone Debbie: 'Idiot' caught surfing in giant storm

As Australian authorities appealed for people to stay indoors away from the fury of Cyclone Debbie, this man wanted to go surfing in the eye of it.

Tropical Storm Matthew forms in eastern Caribbean

September 28, 2016

Tropical Storm Matthew forms in eastern Caribbean

Tropical Storm Matthew formed Wednesday in the eastern Caribbean and lashed several islands with heavy wind and rain.

Tropical Storm Lisa strengthening slightly in the Atlantic

September 20, 2016

Tropical Storm Lisa strengthening slightly in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Lisa was strengthening slightly over the eastern tropical Atlantic on Tuesday and was expected to gain a bit more strength before weakening in a couple of days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Javier churns near tip of Mexico's Baja

August 9, 2016

Tropical Storm Javier churns near tip of Mexico's Baja

Mexican authorities evacuated people from low-lying areas around the resort city Cabo San Lucas as a slightly weakened Tropical Storm Javier churned near the tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula.