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19 storms forecast to develop this hurricane season
Forecasters at Colorado State University say 2022 will see an above-average number of hurricanes and tropical storms.
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Wanda becomes 21st named storm of Atlantic hurricane season
The 21st named storm of the season is meandering around North Atlantic shipping lanes.
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Hurricane Sam churns toward Caribbean, Bermuda with 130-mph-plus winds
Hurricane Sam will make big waves in Atlantic shipping lanes, but should avoid landfall.
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How and why do hurricanes get their names?
The naming of hurricanes was changed in the 1950s to simplify their tracking and improve communication of storm information.
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Tropical Storm Nicholas prompts port restrictions, flood watches
Truckers are likely to hit delays this week from Texas to Louisiana due to Tropical Storm Nicholas. The Coast Guard has set vessel restrictions at…
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Major hurricane could hit US Gulf Coast this weekend
Carriers, shippers and receivers should begin preparing as Ida could be a major hurricane Sunday at landfall in the northern Gulf Coast.
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Potential tropical storm could hit US Gulf Coast
The next tropical storm could impact the U.S. just a week after Henri drenched parts of the Northeast (forecast video included).
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Triple threat of tropical weather continues
Two tropical systems are likely to cause flooding and wind damage over the next few days, while another could just kick up big waves (forecast…
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3 tropical systems simultaneously impacting North America
Three simultaneous tropical systems could temporarily delay freight flows in parts of North America over the next few days (forecast video included).
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Hot Shots: Fire whirl, train derailments, huge hail and more
The past week in social media images features a fire whirl in Northern California, train derailments in the Plains, humongous hail and more.
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