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What Does the Madden–Julian Oscillation Have to Do with Hurricanes?
What Does the Madden–Julian Oscillation Have to Do with Hurricanes?
Jan 17, 2024
Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari explains why we need to pay attention to the Madden–Julian Oscillation during hurricane season. ...
Looking Inside a Hurricane
Looking Inside a Hurricane
Jan 17, 2024
The Weather Channel's Hurricane Expert Dr. Rick Knabb looks at the makeup of a hurricane. ...
New Research on the Eye Formation Inside Tropical Systems
New Research on the Eye Formation Inside Tropical Systems
Jan 17, 2024
The eye of a tropical cyclone is arguably the most recognizable feature on a satellite image, and new research is helping to shed more light on this phenomenon. ...
Storm Surge, the Biggest Killer in a Hurricane
Storm Surge, the Biggest Killer in a Hurricane
Jan 17, 2024
The Weather Channel's Hurricane Expert Dr. Rick Knabb explains Storm Surge. ...
Barbuda Struggles with Painfully Slow Recovery from Hurricane Irma
Barbuda Struggles with Painfully Slow Recovery from Hurricane Irma
Jan 17, 2024
The island of Barbuda is going through a painfully slow recovery, more than six months after Hurricane Irma cut its destructive path across the Atlantic. Only one-third of Barbuda’s population has returned after the entire island was evacuated to its sister island Antigua. With another hurricane season starting in June, organizations like the UNDP are working around the clock to speed up the rebuilding and recovery process. ...
Port Aransas Fighting for Comeback Months After Hurricane Harvey
Port Aransas Fighting for Comeback Months After Hurricane Harvey
Jan 17, 2024
Port Aransas, ground zero for the first Texas landfall of Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, is fighting a tough battle on a long road to recovery, six months after the storm. The popular tourist destination still looks like a ghost town before spring break, and its residents are working hard to help Port Aransas make a comeback soon. Produced by: Angela Chao ...
Texas’ ‘Little Cambodia’ Struggles 6 Months After Harvey
Texas’ ‘Little Cambodia’ Struggles 6 Months After Harvey
Jan 17, 2024
Rosharon, Texas, a small town just 30 miles south of Houston, has been left in ruins for months after Hurricane Harvey due to its isolation and the lack of immediate assistance. The close-knit immigrant community of farmers lost both their homes and livelihood from the the storm, but they’re finally seeing a sign of hope on this long road of recovery as volunteers flock to their rescue from Rebuild South Texas and several other faith-based organizations. Produced by: Angela Chao...
Pets Rescued from Hurricane-Damaged Puerto Rico
Pets Rescued from Hurricane-Damaged Puerto Rico
Jan 17, 2024
Hurricane Maria left thousands of dogs and cats homeless in Puerto Rico as pets were not allowed on commercial flights. But a coalition of animal rescue groups came to their rescue. For more information, visit asecondchancerescue.org and pethavenrescue.org ...
What is Storm Surge and Why is it So Deadly?
What is Storm Surge and Why is it So Deadly?
Jan 17, 2024
A look at what storm surge is and why it’s so dangerous and deadly. ...
New Way to Identify Tropical Systems
New Way to Identify Tropical Systems
Jan 17, 2024
There's a new way of naming tropical systems that allows the National Hurricane Center to give more information out sooner. Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari explains what this means and whether or not it's a good idea. ...
Four of the Five Most Intense Mainland U.S. Hurricanes Have Hit in a 17-Day Period. That Period Begins Next Week.
Four of the Five Most Intense Mainland U.S. Hurricanes Have Hit in a 17-Day Period. That Period Begins Next Week.
Jan 17, 2024
At a Glance Four of the five most intense mainland U.S. hurricanes struck in a 17-day period.Those hurricanes caused devastation in Florida and along the Gulf Coast. Next week begins a two-week-plus period when a majority of the most intense mainland United States hurricanes have made landfall. Based on the lowest atmospheric pressure,struck in a 17-day period between Aug. 17 and Sept. 2. Prior to Hurricane Michael's early-October landfall in 2018, this small part of the calendar had all five...
Flooding, Rescues Along Gulf Coast in Cristobal's Wake
Flooding, Rescues Along Gulf Coast in Cristobal's Wake
Jan 17, 2024
Cristobal leaves parts of south Louisiana underwater, prompting rescues. ...
Cristobal Destroys Protective Dunes in Grand Isle, LA
Cristobal Destroys Protective Dunes in Grand Isle, LA
Jan 17, 2024
Cristobal destroyed a mile-long stretch of protective sand dunes on the barrier island of Grand Isle, Louisiana. And with a more active hurricane season predicted, it doesn’t bode well for barrier islands across the region. ...
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