The U.S. state that receives more direct hits from hurricanes than any other prepared for yet another one.
Published Oct 10, 2018
Satellites and astronauts observed the potent storm as it headed for landfall in the southeastern United States.
Published Sep 12, 2018
The 2005 Atlantic Hurricane season broke record after record: most named storms, lowest pressure measured in the Atlantic, longest-lived December hurricane, and the list goes on. This image provides a summary of the season, with the track of each named storm marked in black. In all, 30 tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes formed in 2005. Of these, 26 were named storms, a status given to tropical storms and hurricanes.
Published Dec 17, 2005
Though it has weakened since reaching category 5 strength, the hurricane is still bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the northeast Atlantic.
Published Oct 2, 2019
The storm was expected to make landfall on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, while marching straight up the Mississippi River basin.
Published Aug 29, 2012
Alex is the earliest hurricane in the North Atlantic since 1938, and one of the farthest northeast on record.
Published Jan 15, 2016
In early September 2017, hurricanes Katia, Irma, and Jose lined up across the Atlantic basin.
Published Sep 7, 2017
After making landfall, Hurricane Issac has reverted to tropical storm status.
Published Aug 29, 2012
The hurricane is among the longest-lived cyclones of 2018, and the storm’s winds had plenty of time to rage and ease as they ran into different environmental conditions.
Published Sep 14, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms Remote Sensing
Hurricane Irene extends from central Florida to North Carolina in this image taken at 2:05 Eastern Daylight Time on August 26, 2011.
Published Aug 29, 2011
Storms in the North Atlantic are lingering longer near the coast, leading to significantly more rainfall.
Published Jun 6, 2019Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Hurricane Alex—2010’s first hurricane—sprawls across the Gulf of Mexico in this photo-like image from Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Published Jul 1, 2010
Irene, the first hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic season, was poised on August 26 to be the first to make land-fall in tU.S. since 2008. More than 50 million people were estimated to lie within the path of the storm.
Published Aug 27, 2011
Tropical Storm Chris intensified off the coast of the eastern United States and became the second hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season.
Published Jul 11, 2018
Acquired May 19, 2012, this natural-color image shows Tropical Storm Alberto off the South Carolina coast.
Published May 21, 2012
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