Satellites and astronauts observed the potent storm as it headed for landfall in the southeastern United States.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of heavy rain and strong winds across the region, as well as large, destructive waves.
Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms
Acquired July 21, 2011, this image shows Hurricane Dora off the coast of Mexico, not far from Cabo Corrientes.
The powerful hurricane is believed to be the strongest on record to hit the northwestern Bahamas.
Severe Storms Remote Sensing
The third hurricane of the season stirred up the North Atlantic in late August 2014 but stayed offshore.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
Acquired September 2, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Earl grazing the North Carolina coast.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Acquired September 2, 2011, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Katia west of the Leeward Islands.
Acquired June 22, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Celia over the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Acquired June 23, 2010, this natural-color image shows Darby just off the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala.
Acquired August 27, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Danielle over the Atlantic Ocean.
Severe Storms
Acquired October 11, 2011, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Jova approaching the coast of Mexico.
The fierce storm was just hours from passing over Bermuda when a NASA satellite captured this view.
Hurricane Irene extends from central Florida to North Carolina in this image taken at 2:05 Eastern Daylight Time on August 26, 2011.