In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change: What HS3 studied?In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change. The Hurricane and Severe Sto...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
Dolly Parton died, next Atlantic storm could share her name. Here’s whyThe next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly, following established naming procedures. Forecasters are monitoring a system off Afri...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
In 1997, NASA sent a lightning sensor into orbit aboard TRMM to study storms. 29 years later, the mission’s data still helps scientists understand lightning, rainfall and climateNASA's Lightning Imaging Sensor aboard TRMM studied lightning's role in weather. Earlier missions observed lightning from space, revealing ...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
What's in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies mattersTropical cyclones receive names to quickly communicate warnings and enhance public preparedness. Military operations also use names to diff...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
When a tropical cyclone hit Florida’s Gulf coast in July 2026, sea turtles weren’t the only victims: The world’s smallest tern was raising young on Pensacola beach when seawater inundated its nesting groundsDuring the nesting season, coastal birds like Least Terns and Black Skimmers are at high risk from tropical cyclones. These birds nest dire...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracksEquatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, t...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
How El Niño is neutralizing Atlantic hurricanes this seasonThe 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing a slow start. El Niño's strong wind shear is suppressing tropical storm development. For...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Super El Niño 2026 is reshaping hurricane season. Here's what NOAA forecastsNOAA predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. A strong El Niño is expected to suppress storm development significantly ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
National Hurricane Center has a warning for Florida, Texas as Gulf tropical development chances are increasingThe National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a cluster of thunderstorms, designated Invest 93L, off Florida's east coast, with incre...
15 Jul, 2025, 07.06 PM IST
Tropical threat looms near Florida next week as forecasters warn of possible storm formationAccuWeather is monitoring a weather system near Florida that has a low risk of developing into a tropical depression or storm between July ...
12 Jul, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
US braces for potentially strong hurricane 'Helene' in coming days; Here is all you need to knowThe National Hurricane Centre has reported a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico due to Possible Hurricane Helene, which could bring heavy ra...
23 Sep, 2024, 08.48 PM IST
Hurricane tracker in USA: Forecast predicts two tropical storm systems, rains in partsTwo tropical storm systems are anticipated in the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean. There is a good probability of rainfall on the Texas coast.
18 Jun, 2024, 02.25 AM IST
Florida on alert as Tropical Storm Idalia expected to turn into Hurricane, widespread heavy rain predictedTropical Depression Ten looms in the southern Gulf of Mexico, poised to intensify into Tropical Storm Idalia and potentially evolve into a ...
27 Aug, 2023, 08.13 PM IST
What is tropical storm, how is it different from hurricane?A tropical storm is the movement of high-speed winds originating in a tropical region. When does it become a hurricane?
21 Aug, 2023, 10.56 PM IST
- Oil prices rally as Gustav storm threat looms
Oil prices rebounded on Friday as Tropical Storm Gustav risked becoming a hurricane once more and threatening US energy production in the G...
30 Aug, 2008, 03.06 PM IST
- Oil prices rise as Gustav threat looms
Oil prices rebounded on Friday as Tropical Storm Gustav risked becoming a hurricane once more and threatening energy production in the Gulf...
29 Aug, 2008, 05.42 PM IST