Growing to a category 5 storm, Hurricane Irma is among the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever observed.
Published Sep 5, 2017
In this image, the storm more than covers the expanse of ocean between the northern coasts of Colombia and Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
Published Oct 17, 2008
Hurricane Maria brought potent winds and dire warnings to Caribbean islands just two weeks after Irma devastated the region.
Published Sep 20, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Lush landscapes turned from green to brown after being battered by the powerful storm.
Published Sep 12, 2017
The storm became the Atlantic Ocean basin’s first hurricane of 2017.
Published Aug 10, 2017
Three intense storms are bearing down on North America and the Caribbean Islands.
Published Sep 9, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence
Acquired August 29, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Earl near the Lesser Antilles.
Published Aug 30, 2010
Heavy rains and winds may result in flash flooding, landslides, and life-threatening surf conditions.
Published Jul 25, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Human Presence Remote Sensing
Acquired September 4, 2011, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Katia northeast of Puerto Rico.
Published Sep 6, 2011
As three hurricanes churn, Florence has forecasters on edge.
Published Sep 10, 2018
Acquired September 14, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Igor over the Atlantic Ocean.
Published Sep 15, 2010
