Are you ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season? Here's your guide to creating your emergency kit, including every item ...

From Category 1 to Category 5, hurricane forecasters' famous rating system has become ingrained in the minds of millions of Americans from Texas to Maine. The scale, known as the Saffir-Simpson ...

Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious ...

Tropical Storm Melissa is gaining strength over the Caribbean and is forecast to evolve into a powerful, slow-moving hurricane that will unleash significant flooding and destructive winds on a region ...

A study of ancient Earth suggests future hurricanes may bring catastrophic rainfall even when wind speeds appear weaker.

Human-caused climate change boosted the destructive winds and rain unleashed by Hurricane Melissa and increased the temperatures and humidity that fueled the storm, according to an analysis released ...

A quieter storm count does not mean a safer season. AccuWeather released its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast ahead of the official start on Monday, June 1, predicting 11 to 16 named storms, 4 ...

Editor's note: This page summarizes developments on Hurricane Melissa for Tuesday, Oct. 28. For the latest news on Hurricane Melissa, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Oct. 29. The center of ...

Forecasters are calling for a below-normal season for hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year, but they warn, chances ...