Unofficially in the last 10 years we've had 5 "Category 6" Storms. This intensity is relatively new and will redefine our understanding of hurricanes. Scientists are suggesting a whole new category just for those megahurricanes.
The Atlantic Hurricane season begins June 1 and forecasters at NOAA are sharing their outlook for the upcoming months. Utilizing new tools and technology, they feel they're prepared for the hurricane season better than ever.
The outlook from NOAA predicts that the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be an active one, explaining that their expectation for the number of named storms, hurricanes and
Late on Wednesday night, we got word that Tropical Storm Lee had been upgraded to hurricane status. Even though it is still way out in the ocean, there are some indications that it could be headed our way.
It's now forecast to be one of the strongest hurricanes in history. Hurricane Lee has rapidly intensified into a monster category 5 storm and the question now is what track will it take and is the East Coast of the United States in danger.
Hurricane Idalia has made landfall along the Florida coast as a life-threatening category 3 storm bringing devastating wind and flooding to the Sunshine State.
Rising ocean surface temperatures have prompted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association to increase its Atlantic Hurricane Season prediction to include an 'above average' amount of activity in 2023.