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Aerial Photos Show Hurricane Dorian Damage in Bahamas

The storm ripped off roofs, flooded houses and left at least seven people dead

By Tara Law September 4, 2019

Hurricane Erick Has Formed Off Hawaii. Here's What to Know About the Path and Strength of the Storm

Hurricane Erick is now a category three "major" hurricane

By Josiah Bates July 30, 2019

Passenger Captures Video of Cruise Ship Being Battered by Rough Waters From Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael is projected to make landfall on the Florida Coast on Wednesday

By Gina Martinez October 9, 2018

Hurricane Michael Expected to Become a Major Hurricane

Life-threatening storm surges are anticipated in some coastal areas

By Alix Langone October 8, 2018

North Carolina Prepares for the Worst

Twice a day for the past week, Michael Sprayberry, the Director of North Carolina’s Division of Emergency Management has briefed officials working out of the sprawling glass and steel building that is serving as the...

By Maya Rhodan September 13, 2018

President Trump's Approval Rating on Hurricanes Drops 20% After Maria Hit Puerto Rico

Trump has faced heavy criticism for his response to the damage in Puerto Rico

By Katie Reilly October 16, 2017

How Power Outages Can Affect Mental Health

It’s been two weeks since Hurricane Maria swept through Puerto Rico, plunging it into darkness. Today, around 95% of Puerto Rico’s electric grid remains down, and that outage could last for months. Being without power...

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 4, 2017

This Is Where Hurricane Maria’s Path Is Headed After Puerto Rico

The eye is currently over Puerto Rico

By Rachel Lewis September 20, 2017

What Do Hurricane Categories Actually Mean?

Here's what hurricane categories tell you about a storm

By Abigail Abrams September 19, 2017

Is Hurricane Maria Coming to Puerto Rico or Florida? Here’s What We Know

Just days after Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean and Florida, the region is bracing for another storm. Hurricane Maria is rapidly strengthening as it heads toward the area, becoming a Category 5 storm Monday, the...

By Mahita Gajanan September 18, 2017

A 'Life-Threatening Situation'

Meteorologists and hurricane experts had a dire message for Floridians Saturday: Hurricane Irma is strong enough to kill you

By Haley Sweetland Edwards/Miami September 9, 2017

These Are the Hurricane Irma Evacuation Zones So Far

Residents in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas should be prepared

By Julia Zorthian September 7, 2017

What Happens When a Hurricane Hits a Hospital: This Week in Health

Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston with flooding, and the health hazards of flood waters in the area remain one of many lasting concerns over the city's recovery. There was also good news in medicine this week,...

By Alexandra Sifferlin September 1, 2017

Texas Mother Died Saving Daughter 'Clinging' to Her in Harvey Flood

"The baby was clinging to her"

By Katie Reilly August 30, 2017

‘Please Help Us.’ Houston Woman Trapped On Roof Interviewed on Live TV

"Please help us, I'm scared"

By Julia Zorthian August 28, 2017

How to Convince People They Really, Really Need to Evacuate for Hurricane Matthew

Fear works—when it's used the right way

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 6, 2016

Fiji on Lockdown as Massive Cyclone Hits

The storm is the largest ever to hit the tiny island nation

By Charlotte Alter February 20, 2016

Tropical Storm Forms in January

That hasn't happened since 1978

By TIME Staff January 14, 2016

18 Foods and Supplies You Need Before a Big Storm

Here are the essential supplies you need to ride out a hurricane, blizzard, or other major storm

By Chrstine Mattheis / Health.com October 26, 2015

Why Hurricane Patricia Became the Strongest Storm Ever Recorded

Meteorologists say heightened sea temperatures due to El Niño and global warming explain how the storm caught them by surprise

By Justin Worland October 23, 2015

Which Cities May Face the Next Katrina?

'The entities that were most resilient were the ones who are best at preparing for the worst'

By Justin Worland August 27, 2015

Residents Seek Shelter as Cyclone Pam Bears Down on Vanuatu

The category five storm could be the most powerful ever to hit the island nation

By Helen Regan March 13, 2015

Hurricane Gonzalo Charges Toward Bermuda

The Category 4 storm is scheduled to hit the island Friday afternoon

By Denver Nicks October 17, 2014

Earthquake Hits Hawaii as it Braces for Two Hurricanes

No damages were immediately reported

By Laura Stampler August 7, 2014

El Niño Forecasted to Wash Up This Summer

That could mean fewer destructive hurricanes on the East Coast.

By Noah Rayman July 10, 2014

America's Birthday Surprise: A Hurricane

Happy Birthday, America

By Laura Stampler July 1, 2014

Watch a Tornado Rip Through North Dakota Workers' Camp

A video of Monday's storm in McKenzie County gets up and close and personal with the eye of a tornado

By Nolan Feeney May 27, 2014

'The Hurricane' Dies

Boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, who attracted attention for fighting a wrongful murder conviction that sent him to prison for 19 years, was 76

By Nolan Feeney April 20, 2014

Trump, Dorian and Alabama: A Timeline

Survivors Describe Dorian’s Aftermath in the Bahamas

What It's Like in the Bahamas After Dorian's Devastation

Trump Displays Altered Dorian Chart to Show It Over Alabama

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