hurricanes
Hurricane Laura Made This River Flow Backwards Temporarily
Caitlin Dempsey
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.
2020 Hurricane Season is Likely to be More Active Than Usual
Caitlin Dempsey
A newly released hurricane outlook from the Weather Channel expects the upcoming 2020 hurricane season to be more active than normal.
Hurricane Michael is the Fourth Category 5 Storm to Hit the United States
Caitlin Dempsey
Hurricane Michael was determined to be the fourth Category 5 storm to make landfall in the United States.
Warmer Oceans Will Make Hurricanes More Intense
Geo Contributor
Since hurricanes draw their energy from ocean heat, warmer waters can increase both their intensity and duration.
Slower Hurricanes Means More Dangerous Hurricanes
Katarina Samurović
A recent study from NOAA’s Center for Weather and Climate, has found that hurricane speed has slowed significantly in the past six decades