COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tropical storms and hurricanes are powerful weather events that can cause widespread destruction. They can bring high winds, storm surge, flooding from heavy rainfall, and even ...

When tropical storms make headlines, certain countries and regions are repeatedly part of the story. Why is that and what fuels cyclones and their paths?Recent tropical cyclones in southeast and south ...

ACE is short for Accumulated Cyclone Energy. It's a complex equation that uses sustained wind speeds and a cyclone's lifespan to create a measurable value. Think of it as scoring points in a game. The ...

For the first time in over 26 years, three tropical cyclones are active simultaneously in the South Pacific. This vast region, which stretches from the Coral Sea in the west to the Pitcairn Islands in ...

The oceanic conditions that churn up the very strongest of hurricanes and typhoons are heating up in the North Atlantic and Western Pacific, fueled by warm water that extends well below the surface.