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New storm named Milton to hit Florida this week

A new storm is forecast to strengthen to Hurricane Milton before making landfall in Florida this week.
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In this satellite image, Tropical Depression Fourteen is shown on Oct. 5, 2024.
October 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM

How Helene brought catastrophic inland impacts

Destructive hurricanes like Helene highlight that catastrophic impacts from storms can extend far inland.
October 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM
An American flag sits in the floodwaters from Hurricane Helene in the Shore Acres neighborhood, Sept. 27, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
October 3, 2024 at 12:40 AM

These NFL stadiums will be used as emergency centers as climate impacts rise

Football season may be in full swing, but federal emergency planners have designated another purpose for NFL stadiums other than games: emergency shelters.
October 3, 2024 at 12:40 AM
New Orleans residents sit in the Superdome, which is being used as an emergency shelter, before the arrival of Hurricane Katrina, Aug. 28, 2005, in New Orleans.
September 28, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Florida's Gulf Coast is still reeling from 2022 hurricane as Helene approaches

Hurricane Ian became the deadliest storm in Florida since 1935 and is the costliest in state history.
September 28, 2024 at 6:16 PM
This photo shows an aerial view of damaged property after Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Dec. 2, 2022.
September 27, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Hurricane Helene is unusual — but it's not an example of the Fujiwhara Effect

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s northwestern coast and then continue on to torment parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee with heavy rain, flash floods and gusty winds
September 27, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Water has begun to cover Riverside Drive in downtown St. Marks, Fla. on Thursday Sept 26, 2024. The town sits at the confluence of the Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers and is known to flood during storm events. (AP Photo/Kate Payne)
September 27, 2024 at 2:26 AM

By the Numbers: Hurricane damage and recovery over the years

A look at the numbers behind hurricane destruction, as hurricanes have caused the most death and damage of all weather disasters in our country's history.
September 27, 2024 at 2:26 AM
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Hurricane damage and recovery over the years
September 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Airlines, cruises prepare for Hurricane Helene: Latest travel updates

Airlines and cruise lines have canceled some routes and updated itineraries as a result of Hurricane Helene that is set to hit Florida and the Southeast.
September 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Waves from the Gulf of Mexico crash on shore as Hurricane Helene churns offshore on September 26, 2024 in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
September 26, 2024 at 1:17 PM

What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida

Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.
September 26, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Sandbags are filled at a public site while residents prepare their homes for potential flooding, Sep 24, 2024, in Tarpon Springs, Fla., as Tropical Storm Helene approaches.
September 26, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Strongest hurricanes to hit the US mainland and other storm records

Idalia is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Florida's Apalachee Bay region ever on record. Here is a look at the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. mainland.
September 26, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Men use ropes to pull away the debris of houses in order to look for bodies, after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
September 25, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Helene strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane

ABC News' Victor Oquendo and meteorologist Somara Theodore break down Hurricane Helene's path and the preparations Floridians must take before Thursday's anticipated landfall.
September 25, 2024 at 8:36 PM
VIDEO: Helene strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane
September 25, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Florida residents taking advantage of sandbag distribution as they brace for Helene

Helene is now a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to rapidly intensify, potentially reaching Category 3 status by Thursday morning.
September 25, 2024 at 5:32 PM
VIDEO: Florida residents taking advantage of sandbag distribution as they brace for Helene
September 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Hurricane Helene gains strength as it heads toward Florida

The storm is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast Thursday and is forecast to bring storm surge, heavy rain and damaging winds to the region.
September 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Helene gains strength as it heads toward Florida
September 25, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Helene expected to strengthen into hurricane before making landfall

With 61 counties under a state of emergency, Gov. Ron DeSantis has activated the National Guard, the Florida State Guard and search-and-rescue teams ahead of the storm.
September 25, 2024 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: Helene expected to strengthen into hurricane before making landfall
September 25, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Florida braces for major hurricane

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the track and timing of Helene as it prepares to make landfall along the Gulf Coast.
September 25, 2024 at 1:59 PM
VIDEO: Florida braces for major hurricane
September 24, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Tropical Storm Helene system is 'so big,' weather official says

Jamie Rhome, the National Hurricane Center's deputy director, discusses Helene's path ahead of landfall.
September 24, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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September 24, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Possible hurricane takes aim at Florida

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the tropical threat taking shape as it prepares to make landfall later this week.
September 24, 2024 at 2:01 PM
VIDEO: Possible hurricane takes aim at Florida
September 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM

Potential hurricane could hit Gulf Coast this week: What to know

A potential hurricane -- which would be named Helene -- is churning in the Caribbean and is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday.
September 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM
A potential hurricane, which would be named Helene, is churning in the Caribbean and could take aim at the Florida Panhandle by the end of the week.
September 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM

John strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane before landfall in southern Mexico tonight

John strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane before landfall in southern Mexico tonight
September 24, 2024 at 3:44 AM
September 24, 2024 at 12:11 AM

Florida braces for potential hurricane, state of emergency declared

The system is churning in the Caribbean and expected to become Tropical Storm Helene early Tuesday. It's forecast to make landfall in Florida as a hurricane on Thursday.
September 24, 2024 at 12:11 AM
VIDEO: Florida braces for potential hurricane, state of emergency declared
September 19, 2024 at 1:25 PM

Puerto Rico's infrastructure still recovering from Hurricane Maria 7 years later

Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria -- nearly seven years after the powerful Category 4 storm caused extensive damage to the island's infrastructure.
September 19, 2024 at 1:25 PM
In this Sept. 27, 2022, file photo, Leida Rodriguez and Javier Castellanos stand in front of their house that collapsed into a sinkhole after being flooded with water and mud during Hurricane Fiona at Villa Esperanza in Salinas, Puerto Rico.
September 14, 2024 at 12:58 AM

Hurricane Francine's remnants prompt flood warnings in several states

Now a tropical depression, Francine brings heavy rains and a flash flood threat across the South, from Florida to Tennessee, through Saturday.
September 14, 2024 at 12:58 AM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine's remnants prompt flood warnings in several states
September 13, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Remnants of Hurricane Francine batter the South

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the latest as Francine, now a tropical depression, brings heavy rains and a flash flood threat across the region.
September 13, 2024 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: Remnants of Hurricane Francine batter the South
September 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Hurricane Francine downgraded to tropical depression, heads north

The storm made landfall Wednesday in Louisiana, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds to the region.
September 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM
VIDEO:  Hurricane Francine downgraded to tropical depression, heads north
September 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana

The storm made landfall early Wednesday evening near New Orleans as a Category 2 storm, before weakening to a Category 1 hurricane.
September 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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September 12, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Where Hurricane Francine is heading next

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest track and timing of the storm.
September 12, 2024 at 1:01 PM
VIDEO: Where Hurricane Francine is heading next
September 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM

Red Cross spokesperson on Hurricane Francine’s possibly life-threatening landfall

ABC News’ Trevor Ault speaks with Stephanie Fox, the national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, about mobilizations in Louisiana as Hurricane Francine makes landfall.
September 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM
VIDEO: Red Cross spokesperson on Hurricane Francine’s possibly life-threatening landfall
September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Francine

Hurricane Francine has made landfall as a Category 2 story in southern Louisiana with 100 mph winds. Disaster preparedness expert General Russel Honoré joins the show to discuss his concerns.
September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM
VIDEO: Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Francine
September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana

Roads flooded near the Gulf Coast, and some areas braced for up to 10 feet of storm surge on Wednesday. New Orleans officials expressed confidence that pumps will keep water out of the city.
September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
September 11, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Hurricane Francine makes landfall as Category 2 storm

As Louisiana braces for Category 2 Hurricane Francine, Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and Stephanie Fox of the American Red Cross join to discuss emergency response and more.
September 11, 2024 at 10:51 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine makes landfall as Category 2 storm
September 11, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Weather expert discusses looming threat of Hurricane Francine

ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi and Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, discuss the latest on the approaching storm.
September 11, 2024 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Weather expert discusses looming threat of Hurricane Francine
September 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Emergency preparation underway ahead of Hurricane Francine

Todd Terrell, founder of the non-profit United Cajun Navy, talks about his organization’s mission which began in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
September 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM
VIDEO: Emergency preparation underway ahead of Hurricane Francine
September 11, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Hurricane Francine heads toward Louisiana

The Category 1 storm is expected to make landfall later Wednesday, bringing flash flooding and a possible storm surge of up to 10 feet.
September 11, 2024 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine heads toward Louisiana
September 11, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Hurricane Francine prepares to make landfall along Gulf Coast

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest track and timing for the Category 1 storm.
September 11, 2024 at 2:42 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine prepares to make landfall along Gulf Coast
September 11, 2024 at 2:25 PM

Louisiana braces for Hurricane Francine to make landfall

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports from Houma, Louisiana, where the outer bands of the storm are expected to hit the area within the next couple of hours.
September 11, 2024 at 2:25 PM
VIDEO: Louisiana braces for Hurricane Francine to make landfall
September 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Francine

It's expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 1 hurricane. Flash flooding is expected in Louisiana and Mississippi through Wednesday night.
September 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM
VIDEO: Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Francine
September 10, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in Gulf

ABC News’ chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on the storm system, which is expected to strengthen before making landfall tomorrow.
September 10, 2024 at 2:38 PM
VIDEO: Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in Gulf Coast
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How to build stronger homes to withstand a hurricane

As global temperatures rise, climate scientists say we can anticipate fewer but stronger and more destructive hurricanes. ABC News' Matt Gutman takes a look at making a house better withstand a hurricane.
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VIDEO: How to build stronger homes to withstand a hurricane
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Why the Atlantic Basin has been unusually quiet as peak hurricane season nears

The time of year that typically sees the most tropical systems forming in the Atlantic basin is almost here.
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Debris from winds and waves caused by Hurricane Ernesto, Aug. 16, 2024, in Rodanthe, N.C.
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Hone gains hurricane strength south of Hawaii

ABC News' meteorologist Somara Theodore reports on Hurricane Hone moving south of the Big Island of Hawaii, threatening to drop up to a foot of rain.
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VIDEO: Hone gains hurricane strength south of Hawaii
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Hurricane Hone moves south of Hawaii's Big Island as Category 1 storm

Hawaii is on alert for Hurricane Hone, a weak Category 1 hurricane moving south of the state's Big Island.
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This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Hone and Hurricane Gilma located southeast of Hawaii, Friday, Aug. 22, 2024.
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Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall in Bermuda, weakens to Category 1

Hurricane Ernesto weakening to a Category 1 storm overnight as it bears down on Bermuda.
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In this screen grab from a video, rain and wind from Hurricane Ernesto is shown in Hamilton, Bermuda, on Aug. 16, 2024.
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Hurricane Ernesto batters Bermuda

The hurricane's impact is also being felt up and down the East Coast with waves reaching eight feet. Officials warn of dangerous rip currents along the entire Eastern Seaboard.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto batters Bermuda
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Ernesto brings damaging rain to Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall, bombarding the islands with 85 mile-per-hour winds.
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VIDEO: Ernesto brings damaging rain to Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto brings damaging winds, heavy rain to Bermuda

The island is experiencing winds near 85 mph and has the potential for 6 to 9 inches of rainfall as life-threatening rip currents are possible along the U.S. East Coast.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda

At least 36 hours of dangerous weather conditions are expected. Now a Category 2 hurricane, Ernesto is also kicking up rip currents and high surf along the East Coast of the U.S.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto causes rip current alerts along East Coast

The National Weather Service has issued alerts for “high surf” and “rip current” up and down the East Coast.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto causes rip current alerts along East Coast
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Hurricane Ernesto takes aim at Bermuda

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest as the storm is expected to gain strength and is on track to hit the popular island tourist destination Saturday.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto takes aim at Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto gains strength over Atlantic, threatens Bermuda

As the Category 1 storm pulls away from Puerto Rico, providers race to get power back to more than 300,000 customers. Many are also without water.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto gains strength over Atlantic, threatens Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto churns toward Bermuda as Category 1 storm

Hurricane Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the coming days as it travels north toward Bermuda.
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Hurricane Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the coming days as it travels northwards toward Bermuda, having already left half of Puerto Rico residents without power
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Hurricane Ernesto moves out of Puerto Rico, takes aim at Bermuda

The hurricane dumped almost 10 inches of rain on the island and is expected to strengthen over the next two days with high surf and rip currents expected along the U.S. East Coast this weekend.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto moves out of Puerto Rico, takes aim at Bermuda