Hurricane Erin to move north of Puerto Rico

Hurricane Erin is expected to move just north of Puerto Rico on Sunday morning, bringing rough waves and heavy rain. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch is tracking the storm.

• Aug 15
• 01:36

Erin is season's first Atlantic hurricane

Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday, becoming the Atlantic's first of the 2025 season. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Tammie Souza has the national forecast.

• Aug 15
• 01:13

Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength

On Friday, Tropical Storm Erin neared hurricane strength and is expected to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. Forecasters anticipate Erin to become a major hurricane over the weekend.

• Aug 15
• 01:41

Tracking Tropical Storm Erin's path

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane by Friday and a major hurricane by Sunday. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano reports on the storm's path.

• Aug 14
• 01:24

NOAA updates its 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast

Two months into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA forecasters updated their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect.

• Aug 7

See the full list of 2025 hurricane season names

The 2025 list of hurricane and tropical storm names was last used in 2019. This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have an above-normal number of storms.

• Aug 7

NOAA updates hurricane forecast

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast. CBS News' Jessica Burch reports.

• Aug 7
• 02:02

Louisiana scraps coastal erosion project designed to rebuild wetlands

It's been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina exposed the extent of Louisiana's coastal erosion.

• Aug 6

Study on hurricanes and long-term death risk

Authorities tend to focus on the immediate damage after a hurricane, but a new study looks at the long-term health risks for older adults. The study highlights a need for long-term, tailored recovery planning in the wake of disasters. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.

• Aug 6
• 02:47

Financially preparing for natural disasters

Here are some tips to make sure that you're financially prepared for any kind of natural disaster.

• Aug 2
• 02:44

The global cost of natural disasters

The list of extreme weather- and natural disaster-related costs continues to grow this year. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter breaks down the multibillion-dollar price tag of natural disasters.

• Aug 1
• 03:09

Hurricane Iona strengthens to Category 3 off southern Hawaii

Hurricane Iona was expected to move westward and does not pose any land threat to the Hawaiian Islands, forecasters said.

• Jul 29

Disaster registry may offer false sense of security, disability advocates warn

Several states have registries to prioritize help for vulnerable residents in natural disasters. But many disability advocates say they endanger people with mobility problems by giving a false sense of security.

• Jul 14

2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released

A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.

• Jul 9

Coastal homeowners turn to climate-resilient designs

Research shows that human-caused climate change is warming ocean waters, which is fueling stronger and more intense hurricanes.

• Jul 8

New designs helping homes survive big hurricanes

As hurricanes grow stronger and more frequent, a growing number of homeowners along the East and Gulf Coast are taking a proactive approach -- building smarter, more resilient homes designed to withstand the forces of nature. Climate Central's Ben Tracy reports.

• Jul 8
• 02:56

2nd death blamed on flooding from Chantal in North Carolina

Tropical depression Chantal brought flooding to North Carolina and spurred water rescues before moving over Virginia overnight Monday.

• Jul 8

Key data used in hurricane forecasting in jeopardy, NOAA says

The satellite program has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data for NOAA.

• Jul 1

Flossie strengthens into hurricane

National Hurricane Center forecasters say the two storms are expected to drench the region for several days.

• Jun 30

Study: Some parts of New Orleans' flood walls sinking nearly 2 inches per year

This summer marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast, leaving more than 1,300 people dead and displacing more than a million people across the region.

• Jun 27

Mexico assessing damage from Hurricane Erick after storm killed 2

Hurricane Erick had strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it approached the coast but weakened to a Category 3 storm before making landfall on Thursday.

• Jun 20

Erick downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 3 hurricane

After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.

• Jun 19

Hurricane Erick approaches Mexico

Erick, the first major hurricane of the year, continues to barrel toward Mexico with strong winds and the threat of storm surge. CBS News meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.

• Jun 19
• 01:32

Hurricane Erick intensifies to Category 2

Hurricane Erick strengthened to a Category 2 as it neared the Mexican coast on Wednesday. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest.

• Jun 18
• 01:08

More FEMA officials step down

Jeremy Greenberg, the head of FEMA's National Response Coordination Center, and Tony Robinson, FEMA regional administrator for several states in the Gulf and 68 federally recognized tribal nations, stepped down amid President Trump's leadership shakeups. Both moves come just weeks into hurricane season. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest.

• Jun 12
• 05:07

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