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Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexican coast
Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexican coast
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.More >>
Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.More >>
The costs of severe weather is increasing
The costs of severe weather is increasing
Updated: Sunday, June 16 2013 1:14 AM EDT2013-06-16 05:14:35 GMT
(CNN) – Severe weather like that of Superstorm Sandy is unforgettable. It caused $38 billion in damage to Jersey Shore area alone. Add those numbers to the damages caused by other hurricanes, tornadoes,More >>
The damages caused by other hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and floods, 2012 was the second costliest year ever in terms of damage, according to the National Climatic Data Center.More >>
Post-tropical Andrea leaves floods, no widespread damage
Post-tropical Andrea leaves floods, no widespread damage
Updated: Saturday, June 8 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-06-08 16:25:25 GMT
The system is forecast to make an east-northeast turn Saturday and Sunday, moving it over the Northeast and across the border into Canada.More >>
The system is forecast to make an east-northeast turn Saturday and Sunday, moving it over the Northeast and across the border into Canada.More >>
TS Andrea downgraded, moving up East Coast
TS Andrea downgraded, moving up East Coast
Updated: Friday, June 7 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:56:25 GMT
(RNN) - Barely a week into hurricane season, Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is beginning to move onshore in the west coast of Florida. According to the National Weather Service,More >>
The NWS stated little change in strength was forecast for Tropical Storm Andrea in the next 48 hours, but it is expected to lose tropical characteristics later Friday.More >>
Tropical Storm Andrea ready to pummel Florida with intense rain
Tropical Storm Andrea ready to pummel Florida with intense rain
By Holly Yan, CNN updated 6:47 AM EDT, Thu Jun 6, 2013STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: The storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 60 mphThe center of Andrea is expected to make landfall late Thursday It couldMore >>
There have been bigger storms before, with stronger winds. Still, Tropical Storm Andrea is already packing a wet wallop -- and it is expected to soak millions along the Eastern Seaboard by the time it runs its course.
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Tropical Storm Andrea bearing down on Fla. coast
Tropical Storm Andrea bearing down on Fla. coast
The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has gotten a little stronger as it heads toward Florida's western coast and a new tropical storm warning has been issued for a swath of the U.S. East...More >>
The first named storm of the Atlantic season hammered Florida with rain, heavy winds, and tornadoes Thursday as it moved over land toward the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas, promising sloppy commutes and waterlogged...More >>
Season's first tropical storm forms in the Gulf
Season's first tropical storm forms in the Gulf
Updated: Thursday, June 6 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-06-06 11:51:47 GMT
(RNN) – Less than a week into the official hurricane season, the first storm of the year has formed in the Gulf. Tropical Storm Andrea has sustained winds of 40 mph and is sitting 320 miles SSW of Apalachicola,More >>
Less than a week into the official hurricane season, the first storm of the year has formed in the Gulf.More >>

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Tropical weather glossary
Tropical weather glossary
Get an explanation of tropical weather terminology, including watches and warnings.More >>
What is a hurricane?
What do you actually know about hurricanes? Click here to find out.
The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds aloft. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combineMore >>
Know the difference between watch vs. warning
Know the difference between watch vs. warning
A breakdown on the differences between tropical weather watches vs. warnings.More >>
Tropical cyclone (hurricane) names
Tropical Cyclone Names
Click here to view a list of past and present Atlantic storm names.More >>
The Saffir-Simpson Scale
The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to rank hurricanes on a scale from 1-5. Click here to learn more about the scale.More >>
Protecting your house
Protecting your house
Experts say the best way to protect your home from costly hurricane damage is to protect the areas in which wind can enter. A great time to hurricane your proof your home is when you are making other improvements or adding an addition.More >>
Hurricane hazards and safety actions
Hurricane hazards and safety actions
According to the National Hurricane Center, the greatest potential for loss of life during a hurricane is from a storm surge. A storm surge consists of water pushed towards a shoreline by the force of winds circulating around the storm.More >>
After a flood: the first steps
After a flood: the first steps
Your home has been flooded. Here are some things to remember in the days ahead.More >>

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Protecting your home before and during a hurricane
Protecting your home before and during a hurricane
Take the following measures to prepare for a hurricane.More >>
Emergency supplies you will need
Emergency supplies you will need
You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period.More >>
Preparing to evacuate
Preparing to evacuate
Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.More >>
If you are ordered NOT to evacuate
If you are ordered NOT to evacuate
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.More >>
Hurricane preparation for families and individuals
Hurricane preparation for families and individuals
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.More >>

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After a flood: the first steps
After a flood: the first steps
Your home has been flooded. Here are some things to remember in the days ahead.More >>
Check for hazards when returning home
Check for hazards when returning home
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>
Tips for filing a flood insurance claim
Tips for filing a flood insurance claim
You've suffered a flood. Your home or business - and contents within - have been damaged - possibly destroyed. What do ou do now? Contact your insurance company or agent as soon as possible. TellMore >>
Applying for Assistance After a Natural Disaster
Applying for Assistance After a Natural Disaster

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Most destructive hurricanes in US history
Most destructive hurricanes in US history
This map shows the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in U.S. history.More >>
This map shows the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in U.S. history.More >>
NHC Hurricane Data in Google Earth
NHC Hurricane Data in Google Earth
The plotted course of Atlantic storms based on data from the National Hurricane Center. (Requires free Google Earth browser plug-in.)More >>

Extreme WeatherMore>>
New Colo. wildfire prompts evacuations of homes
New Colo. wildfire prompts evacuations of homes
Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.More >>
A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in the West made it easy for fires to start and spread.More >>
Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexican coast
Tropical Storm Barry forms off Mexican coast
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.More >>
Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.More >>
Floods strand pilgrims in India, deaths could rise
Floods strand pilgrims in India, deaths could rise
India's prime minister said Wednesday that the death toll from flooding this week in the northern state of Uttrakhand had surpassed 100 and could rise substantially.More >>
Monsoon flooding that has stranded thousands of people and caused landslides in northern India has killed almost 120 people, and the prime minister said the toll could rise substantially.More >>
Sammy Hagar to join Okla. tornado relief concert
Sammy Hagar to join Okla. tornado relief concert
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar is joining a star-studded country music concert planned to benefit victims of last month's deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma.More >>
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar is joining a star-studded country music concert planned to benefit victims of last month's deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma.More >>
As fires rage, feds cut funding on prevention
As fires rage, feds cut funding on prevention
The federal government is spending less and less on preventing wildfires even as the nation endures increasingly destructive blazes.More >>
As the West battles one catastrophic wildfire after another, the federal government is spending less and less on its main program for preventing blazes in the first place.More >>
Japan formally OKs new nuclear safety requirements
Japan formally OKs new nuclear safety requirements
Japan's nuclear watchdog formally approved a set of new safety requirements for atomic power plants Wednesday, paving the way for the reopening of facilities shut down since the Fukushima disaster.More >>
Japan's nuclear watchdog formally approved a set of new safety requirements for atomic power plants on Wednesday, paving the way for the reopening of facilities shut down since the Fukushima disaster in a move critics...More >>
Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport
Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport
Denver International Airport passengers are taking shelter after a tornado was spotted in the area.More >>
Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather...More >>
New NYC evacuation zones include almost 3M people
New NYC evacuation zones include almost 3M people
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.More >>
Nearly 3 million New Yorkers' homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the city's population, under new maps released Tuesday.More >>
Investigators 'zeroing in' on Colo. wildfire start
Investigators 'zeroing in' on Colo. wildfire start
Firefighters are getting a better handle on the most destructive wildfire ever in Colorado, but they're still struggling against hot spots that could threaten homes that have been spared by the massive blaze.More >>
Rain helped firefighters douse Colorado's most destructive wildfire in state history, while a new wind-whipped blaze in California forced evacuations and threatened homes Monday near Yosemite National Park.More >>
Steady rain falls as crews work against Colo. fire
Steady rain falls as crews work against Colo. fire
Restless residents displaced by Colorado's most destructive wildfire ever are returning to previously closed neighborhoods as firefighters continue to tame the blaze.More >>
With evacuees anxious to return, firefighters worked Sunday to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history.More >>