How Did Ida Turn Into Such a Strong Hurricane?
Oceanographer Nick Shay explains how eddies, part of what’s known as the Loop Current, help storms rapidly intensify into monster hurricanes.
4 Things to Learn About Hurricane Ida
These four resources explain why the New Orleans area is at high risk for severe hurricanes and what role climate change plays in these devastating storms.
2020 Hurricane Season
Each year, the World Meteorological Organization creates a list of official names for major storms in the both Northern Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Five Tropical Cyclones in the Atlantic Basin
There are currently five tropical cyclones active in the Atlantic Basin.
Hurricane Laura Made This River Flow Backwards Temporarily
When Hurricane Laura came onshore near Texas and Louisiana, its winds were so strong that it pushed the waters of the River Neches backwards for about 12 hours.