Hurricane /tags/hurricane Hurricane en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:44:00 GMT The hurricane threat most Floridians don't consider /2026-06-29/the-hurricane-threat-most-floridians-dont-consider In Florida, hurricane danger does not begin at landfall. Outer bands, tornadoes, and worsening travel conditions can start hours earlier, making timing one of the most important parts of storm preparation. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:44:00 GMT /2026-06-29/the-hurricane-threat-most-floridians-dont-consider Leslie Hudson Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast /environment/2026-06-17/dangerous-flooding-from-tropical-storm-arthur-first-of-the-atlantic-season-threatens-gulf-coast A disorganized cluster of storms that had been plaguing the Gulf Coast for days came together to form Tropical Storm Arthur on Wednesday — the first tropical cyclone of the season in the Atlantic basin. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:54:39 GMT /environment/2026-06-17/dangerous-flooding-from-tropical-storm-arthur-first-of-the-atlantic-season-threatens-gulf-coast David Fischer | Associated Press Hurricanes are changing. How do we get ready? /environment/2026-06-16/hurricanes-forecast-florida-tank-climate-change As a warming planet generates more monster hurricanes that can rapidly intensify, researchers are whipping up winds and waves in a giant tank on Virginia Key to improve building designs and better forecasts. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:59:00 GMT /environment/2026-06-16/hurricanes-forecast-florida-tank-climate-change Jenny Staletovich Colorado State updates its Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast, fewer storms predicted /2026-06-11/colorado-state-updates-its-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-fewer-storms-predicted Colorado State lowers its 2026 Hurricane Season forecast due to a strong El Niño developing during the season. What does this mean? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:57:00 GMT /2026-06-11/colorado-state-updates-its-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast-fewer-storms-predicted Irene Sans A beginner’s guide to hurricane season in South Florida /hurricane-coverage/2024-07-15/a-beginners-guide-to-hurricane-season-in-south-florida Whether you're a longtime Florida resident or a recent transplant, we all have to navigate hurricanes. This beginner’s guide to hurricane season in South Florida will break down the difference between storm watches and storm warnings; what not to do as a storm develops and what to put in your hurricane kit. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2024-07-15/a-beginners-guide-to-hurricane-season-in-south-florida Alyssa Ramos, Carlton Gillespie NOAA predicts a slow hurricane season— but forecasters warn it’s a 55% coin flip /hurricane-coverage/2026-05-27/noaa-hurricane-season-forecast-south-florida The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said a looming El Niño weather pattern could help produce a below average season, but warned uncertainty about the forecast put the odds for a slow season at just 55%. Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2026-05-27/noaa-hurricane-season-forecast-south-florida Jenny Staletovich Homeowners insurance in Florida increased at double the national rate, report says /environment/2026-05-26/homeowners-insurance-in-florida-increased-at-double-the-national-rate-report-says There’s no consensus on what’s driving Florida’s soaring insurance rates. A national report points to increasingly costly weather events — many of which are intensified by climate change — but some industry experts blame years of rampant litigation and soaring reinsurance costs. Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2026-05-26/homeowners-insurance-in-florida-increased-at-double-the-national-rate-report-says Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald Disaster season is coming. Here are 3 things you can do to prepare /environment/2026-05-25/disaster-season-is-coming-here-are-3-things-you-can-do-to-prepare Insurance is supposed to soften the blow when homes burn or flood. With some preparation, you can better your odds of a smoother recovery if disaster strikes. Mon, 25 May 2026 15:19:00 GMT /environment/2026-05-25/disaster-season-is-coming-here-are-3-things-you-can-do-to-prepare Michael Copley Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high /environment/2026-05-21/forecasters-expect-slightly-fewer-hurricanes-than-usual-this-year-but-the-risk-of-destructive-storms-is-still-high Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:41 GMT /environment/2026-05-21/forecasters-expect-slightly-fewer-hurricanes-than-usual-this-year-but-the-risk-of-destructive-storms-is-still-high Jenny Staletovich, Rebecca Hersher Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA thin /weather/2026-05-21/hurricane-forecasts-have-improved-dramatically-but-federal-cuts-threaten-to-stretch-noaa-thin Every year, Americans rely on accurate forecasts when hurricanes might be developing to know when to stock up on supplies, prepare for power outages or evacuate. Those forecasts have improved dramatically in recent decades, but the improvements can’t be taken for granted. Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT /weather/2026-05-21/hurricane-forecasts-have-improved-dramatically-but-federal-cuts-threaten-to-stretch-noaa-thin Brian Tang | The Conversation