Hurricane Delta may bring "life-threatening" storm surge to Gulf Coast
Forecasters warn that the hurricane could blow ashore a storm surge of up to 11 feet.
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Forecasters warn that the hurricane could blow ashore a storm surge of up to 11 feet.
More than half a million people across several states were without power Thursday.
The storm slammed into the Alabama coast Wednesday morning and is moving north, bringing torrential rains and possible tornadoes with her.
The storm has intensified into a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds. "Historic, life-threatening" flooding is "likely," the National Hurricane Center says.
It could also bring "extreme life threatening flash flooding" and storm surges as high as 9 feet — not to mention tornadoes, forecasters say.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also said 2020 is likely to be one of the five warmest years on record.
National Hurricane Center says Sally could bring a "life-threatening storm surge," strong winds and flash flooding from torrential rains.
It's the 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which peaks in mid-September.
The storm is bringing "catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding" to portions of the state.
Now a tropical depression, the once fierce hurricane is likely to turn right, head for Northeast, forecasters say. It's blamed for at least six U.S. deaths.
Thousands of homes along the Texas and Louisiana coasts would cost billions to rebuild if destroyed.
Laura could slam into land this week as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding.
An animation released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reveals the massive loss of Arctic ice since 1987. The agency says the loss of older, thicker ice in recent years is a worrying trend as it is less susceptible to melting than younger ice.
Experts are warning of a very active hurricane season, meaning the National Hurricane Center may have to employ the Greek alphabet beyond 21 storms. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli explains.
Ocean temperatures are especially warm causing a number of storm systems to form early this year. Hurricane season usually starts mid-August. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain which areas may be impacted by extreme weather.
Little is known about the mysterious holes at the bottom of the ocean — but a team of researchers is looking to change that.
Craig McLean, NOAA's acting chief scientist, says he's looking into possible violations of scientific integrity after the agency issued a statement backing President Trump's claim that Hurricane Dorian could threaten Alabama – contradicting their own meteorologists. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest developments on "Red and Blue."
Tropical-force winds will continue along the Gulf Coast from southeast Louisiana to Mississippi and Alabama, while storm surge and heavy rainfall is expected from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
With just over a week to go before the official start of hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is warning of a very active season to come. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to talk about the forecast.
An NOAA official told congressional lawmakers that 5G technology could impact weather forecasting. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN AM to discuss how.
NOAA is out with its prediction for the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins June 1. It expects a "near-normal" season with 4 to 8 hurricanes. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with details.
June 1 marks the start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, but many areas are still rebuilding from the devastation caused by last year's storms. Mayor Al Cathey of Mexico Beach, Florida, joins CBSN to talk about his city's recovery.
NOAA says carbon dioxide levels hit a record high last month, a troubling development for the future of the climate. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN to explain the significance.
Forecasters say now is the time to start preparing for a season that may bring more than the usual number of major hurricanes.
July 2019 is now officially the hottest month on record. The average global temperature last month was 1.71 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday. CBSN contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli explains.
A push by the Trump administration to end Russia's war on Ukraine appears to make headway, with Kyiv saying Zelenskyy could visit D.C. within days to finalize a deal.
The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem made the final decision to allow a group of deportees to be handed over to El Salvador after a judge said their flights must be returned to the U.S., the DOJ said.
Six Democratic lawmakers are facing federal inquiries after they recorded a video urging military service members not to follow unlawful orders, a message President Trump alleged was "seditious."
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
The FBI has ruled the woman out as a suspect in the 2021 plot, sources said, but only after her name circulated on social platforms and a conservative news site.
Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain, snow and powerful winds to various parts of the U.S. this week, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.