For the first time in a decade, a hurricane is poised to strike Florida.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
Severe Storms
The powerful hurricane is believed to be the strongest on record to hit the northwestern Bahamas.
Severe Storms Remote Sensing
Twenty years ago, one of the most intense hurricanes on record tore through southern Florida.
Image of the Day Atmosphere
Acquired September 4, 2011, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Katia northeast of Puerto Rico.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Acquired September 29, 2011, this natural-color image shows Ophelia east-northeast of Puerto Rico.
Acquired August 27, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Danielle over the Atlantic Ocean.
Acquired August 29, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Danielle over the Atlantic Ocean.
Acquired October 13, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Paula between Mexico and Cuba.
Acquired September 13, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Igor, a Category 4 hurricane, over the Atlantic Ocean.
Acquired May 24, 2012, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Bud off of coast of southwestern Mexico.