Hurricanes

Federal watchdog launches investigation into potential 'interference' in Puerto Rico aid

A government watchdog has launched an investigation into potential “interference” in the distribution of millions of dollars in aid money to Puerto Rico.

Florida bill would make it illegal to abandon tied-up dogs during a hurricane or other disasters

Violators could be fined up to $5,000 and spend up to a year in prison on first-degree animal cruelty charges.

Woman accused of $800,000 hurricane-victims scam

Juli Campbell was charged with fraud for allegedly bilking $840,000 in false claims from a FEMA program that provided money for repairing homes damaged by hurricanes, according to the indictment.

Florida woman allegedly scammed more than $800,000 allocated for hurricane victims

The suspect's company was hired as a subcontractor to repair homes in St. Croix.

Willa responsible for rain in Mexico and Texas as Nor'easter looks likely

The Northeast could see heavy rain, wind and coastal flooding by the weekend.

Hurricane Willa makes landfall as Category 3 in Mexico

The storm slammed Mexico's coast with winds topping 120 mph and is now on a path towards Texas.

Powerful Hurricane Willa makes landfall in Mexico as Category 3 storm

US bracing for possible nor'easter because of Hurricane Willa

The major Category 3 storm will head toward Texas after making landfall in Mexico and then move toward the East Coast.

How to know when a hurricane is coming and other key facts to know

Hurricane Willa set to make landfall in Mexico as Cat 4

The hurricane has been called an "extremely dangerous" major storm and is bringing new flooding fears to hard-hit parts of Texas.

Hurricane Willa to make landfall in Mexico as Category 4

The Category 4 hurricane also will lead to heavy rains in Texas.

Hurricane Willa on track to slam into Mexico and then drench Texas

The city of Austin's water systems are so overwhelmed that a mandatory "boil water" order has been put in place indefinitely.

'Potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Willa takes aim at Mexico as a Category 4 storm

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains how hurricanes form

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains how hurricanes form. The storm will keep growing as long as it has three key ingredients.

Hurricane Willa is now a Category 2 storm

The hurricane is expected to hit the southwestern coast of Mexico and will bring heavy rain and strong winds.

Hurricane Michael live updates: Heading toward Florida, could be Category 3 at landfall

State of emergency declared as Hurricane Michael strengthens

The tropical storm is barreling through the Gulf of Mexico and headed toward Florida before making landfall possibly as a Category 2 hurricane.

Life-threatening flash flooding possible from remnants of Hurricane Rosa

Rosa is a tropical depression as it moves over Baja California and spreads heavy rain into the Southwest and the Rockies on Tuesday morning.

Tropical Storm Rosa's remnants likely to bring widespread heavy rain, flash flooding to southwest US

Tropical Storm Rosa set to hit the Baja Peninsula

Flash flood watches across six states are in effect as a tropical storm is expected to hit the Baja Peninsula before reaching the Southwest.

Tropical depression could form off coast of Carolinas, bring more rain

Thousands of people continue to be forced to evacuate in the Carolinas due to rising rivers after Hurricane Florence -- and more rain is on the way Tuesday.

Tropical depression could form off coast of Carolinas, bring more rain

One year after Maria: On the ground in Puerto Rico as recovery efforts continue

ABC News' "Nightline" returns to Puerto Rico, which is still recovering, a year since Hurricane Maria devastated the area.

How St. Thomas is rebuilding -- one year after hurricanes

"GMA" revisits some of the families spotlighted on the show last year -- shortly after the area was struck consecutively by Hurricanes Irma and Maria -- to see how the rebuilding efforts are going.

A year later, Puerto Rico still recovering from Hurricane Maria

For over 16 hours on Sept. 20, 2017, an island of more than 3 million people was battered by the Category 4-hurricane-force winds and rain of Maria.

Former homeland security adviser defends federal response to Hurricane Maria

Tom Bossert, a former homeland security adviser and ABC News contributor, said "finger-pointing" over the government's hurricane response needs to stop.

How the Waffle House Index helps FEMA during hurricanes

This index helps FEMA officials monitor storms.

Storm water bottles left to rot in Puerto Rico

At least a thousand pallets of water bottles, meant for Hurricane Maria survivors, were left to rot under the Puerto Rican sun.

Thousands of water bottles, meant for Puerto Rico's Hurricane Maria survivors, left to rot on airport tarmac

Hawaii bracing for Tropical Storm Olivia: 'We're not out of the woods'

Tropical Storm Olivia close to making landfall in Hawaii

The mayor of Honolulu asked residents to "seek shelter with family members or friends in areas where you feel they are safe."

Florence Tracker: Storm strengthens to Category 4, SC coast to be evacuated

The storm will likely make landfall Thursday near the Carolinas.

More than 1 million people told to evacuate as Hurricane Florence nears East Coast

A state of emergency has been declared from Maryland to the Carolinas as the Category 4 hurricane bears down on the U.S.

Hurricane Florence gains strength as it takes aim at East Coast

Governors in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina have all declared states of emergency in anticipation of the storm that's forecast to become a Category 4 hurricane.

Hurricane Florence heads toward East Coast

The storm may increase in intensity later this week.

Tropical Storm Florence approaches East Coast

Tracking Tropical Storm Florence as it travels through the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean with winds up to 70 mph.

Hurricane Florence could take aim at East Coast

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the strength and path of the storm as it moves towards Bermuda.

Hurricane Florence, a Category 2, moves toward Bermuda then potentially East Coast

Just as Gordon begins winding down, new systems are developing in the Atlantic.

Lawmakers postpone hearing into Trump administration hurricane response

Government officials are scheduled to testify before Congress Thursday.

Gordon brings dangerous flash flooding, heavy rain to Gulf Coast as storm moves north

Tropical depression 101: With hurricane season in full swing, here's everything you need to know about this tropical cyclone

Tropical Storm Gordon makes landfall along Gulf Coast

Rain and winds from the fast-moving storm slammed the coastline of Alabama and parts of Florida early Wednesday and is on the move north toward Jackson, Mississippi.

Tropical Storm Gordon slams the Gulf Coast

States of emergency remained in effect in three states as the now-deadly tropical storm packed sustained winds and heavy rains. ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports.

Tropical Storm Gordon makes landfall in Mississippi; 1 death reported from storm

The storm made landfall Tuesday night.

Tropical storm takes aim at Florida, Gulf Coast

States of emergency were declared in Mississippi and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Gordon dumped nearly 8 inches of rain on South Florida.

Tropical Storm Gordon heads for Gulf Coast

States of emergency have been declared in Mississippi and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Gordon is expected to hit the Mississippi coast as a Category 1 hurricane. ABC News' Kendis Gibson reports.

Hurricane season heats up as US heads into Labor Day weekend

There are two tropical disturbances, including a potential tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean.

Hurricane Maria death toll rises to nearly 3,000

A new study commissioned by Puerto Rico's government estimates that 2,975 people died in the months following Hurricane Maria.

President defends administration's 'fantastic job' in Puerto Rico after Maria

Trump also took to Twitter and was openly at odds with James Mattis over North Korea and the possibility of resuming military exercises in the region.

Death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria officially raised to 2,975 from 64

An independent study was commissioned by the government.