hurricanes

Hurricane Roslyn has grown to Category 4 force as it heads for a collision with Mexico’s Pacific coast, likely north of the resort of Puerto Vallarta.

Authorities did not immediately report any damage, but along the coast they suspended classes, closed seaports and set up shelters.

The National Hurricane Center uses the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale for hurricane categories. Here’s how the wind speeds break down in terms of intensity and damage.

At a press briefing at the National Hurricane Center Monday, NOAA and FEMA officials urged Florida residents to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ian is on track to hit Florida, and storm names that start with the letter ‘I’ seem to have a lock on notoriety.

A tropical depression has formed in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to be a named storm later Friday. Here’s what name is next on the list and how hurricanes get their names.

September 10 marked the peak of Atlantic hurricane season, but so far it has been quiet this year.

In case you missed it, we have reached the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, which was Saturday, September 10.  And many of us probably missed it, since it has been extremely quiet, so far.  This is actually the least active start in 30 years, with only twice in history getting no named storms in August.  September is...

Forecasters say they expect the hurricane to stay well out to sea and pose no threat to land as it moves generally northwestward off the coast of southern Mexico.

For the seventh consecutive year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting above-average activity for the hurricane season. NOAA says there could be anywhere from 14 to 21 likely named storms – and 10 of them could be hurricanes. Hurricane season starts June 1 — are you, your family, and your home ready for what’s ahead? Meteorologist Pete Bouchard...

Federal meteorologists say there’s another La Niña, which can be bad news for parts of the parched West.

The Treasury Department is looking at the impact of climate change on American households’ finances, as well as how to address those risks.

The IRS has extended tax relief to parts of New York and New Jersey affected by Hurricane Ida.

Quarterly tax payments are due on Sept. 15 for self-employed workers, small business owners, investors and other filers. Here’s how to avoid penalties.

The power went out in the critical care unit. The winds were howling. But still, the staff at Thibodaux Health System in Louisiana were able to care for the coronavirus patients as Hurricane Ida damaged the state. CEO Greg Stock talks about how the hospitals held up.

On today’s show, CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on how lawmakers want to invest in states repeatedly hit by hurricanes using the infrastructure bill.

Roadways buckled as dirt underneath them washed away during flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. NBC Boston reporter Kathryn Sotnik is in Rhode Island touring damaged areas – and says Ida’s damage is even worse than the destruction from Henri last month.

It might seem like a normal sunny day if you’re not near a body of water. But on New York City’s highways, there were plenty of cars still left abandoned after flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. NBC New York’s Kay Angrum shows us the scene.

After toppling trees and flooding parts of Louisiana, Ida’s remnants damaged a wide swath of the Northeast U.S. Here’s a look at some of the damage and how climate change plays a role in the extreme weather we’re seeing.