USA TODAY spoke with National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan about what you should do to prepare for hurricane season, which starts June 1.
NOAA predicts another “above average” hurricane season with between 13 and 19 named storms. Central Florida residents should be ready for heavy rains that can destroy homes within hours, even if
Storms are expected Sunday afternoon in South Florida, with another wave poised to hit the region on Monday. Fort Lauderdale and Miami could see up to 3 inches of rain, while slightly less is
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. We've amassed everything you need to know to prepare, stay safe during and after storms.
Based on averages during the 30-year stretch from 1990 to 2020, the “normal” Atlantic hurricane season produces 14 named storms, with seven of those becoming hurricanes and three turning into major hurricanes (Category 3, Category 4 or Category 5) that cause the most destruction.
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You want to have essentials like food and water, but also handy items that will make life a little easier after a storm.
As hurricane season begins, experts in storms and disasters are worried about massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to the storms.
The 2025 hurricane season is expected to be a busy one amid the likely absence of El Niño conditions in the Atlantic basin.