Growing to a category 5 storm, Hurricane Irma is among the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever observed.
Published Sep 5, 2017
The storm became the Atlantic Ocean basin’s first hurricane of 2017.
Published Aug 10, 2017
As three hurricanes churn, Florence has forecasters on edge.
Published Sep 10, 2018
Acquired June 24, 2010, this natural-color image shows powerful Hurricane Celia over the Pacific Ocean.
Published Jun 26, 2010
In early September 2017, hurricanes Katia, Irma, and Jose lined up across the Atlantic basin.
Published Sep 7, 2017
After striking the Leeward Islands as a category 5 storm, Irma is headed toward more warm, hurricane-sustaining water.
Published Sep 7, 2017Image of the Day Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
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
Hurricane Cristina churned off the western coast of Mexico when the Aqua satellite acquired this image on June 11, 2014.
Published Jun 12, 2014
A powerful, dangerous hurricane is poised to hit Mexico.
Published Oct 22, 2018
With a well-formed eye and a symmetrical shape, Hurricane Bill looked the part of the major hurricane it was forecast to become when this photo-like image was taken on August 18, 2009.
Published Aug 18, 2009
Hurricane Felicia, with its distinct eye and tight bands of spiraling clouds, and the less distinct Tropical Storm Enrique sat side by side over the East Pacific Ocean on August 4, 2009.
Published Aug 6, 2009
Hurricane Paloma was well-formed, with distinctive spirals and a clear eye on November 7, 2008, when the GOES satellite captured this image.
Published Nov 8, 2008
