Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season
Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.
How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Hurricane Katrina 20 years later: 2 men's stories of resilience and rebuilding in North Texas
Two men who relocated to North Texas after Hurricane Katrina reflect on the 20th anniversary of the storm and their journey of rebuilding their lives and careers.
Hurricane Erin spins away but rip currents, rough seas to last through weekend
Hurricane Erin’s core missed the U.S., but the cyclone led to flooded roadways and eroded dunes. Coastal flooding was reported in North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Hurricane Erin becomes 1st hurricane of 2025 season: Live updates
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.
NHC drops chances of tropical development in Gulf: Tracker; path; Houston, Texas impacts
The center of a tropical disturbance in the Gulf has begun to move across land, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of northeastern Mexico and South Texas. Here's a look at the potential path and impacts on Houston and Texas.
Tracker: Hurricane Erin forms in Atlantic: Path, impacts
Hurricane Erin has formed in the Atlantic. Here's the path and who will be impacted.
Tropical Storm Erin forms in Atlantic, could become hurricane: Tracker, path
Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic and could become the first hurricane of the season later this week.
NOAA's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season prediction updated as peak nears
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and the statistical peak occurs on Sept. 10.
Texas energy providers, Gov. Abbott meet about hurricane preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.
Hurricane Barbara forms in Eastern Pacific becoming first of 2025 season
Hurricane Barbara formed southwest of Mexico in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday morning, making it the first hurricane of the 2025 season.
Tropical Storm Barbara could become season’s 1st Eastern Pacific hurricane
A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph – an upgrade from a tropical depression.