Hurricanes

Mexico Storms: Two Dead, 10 Missing

At least two people died and 10 remain missing in Mexico after Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel brought torrential rain and flooding to Pacific coast communities.

Rain, temperature swings expected across regions

Across parts of the U.S., forecasts call for sharply different October weather: Ohio is expected to turn briefly warm before a strong cold snap, while Boca Raton gets sunny midweek before a rainy, gusty weekend. Houston is headed for increasingly humid, 90-degree days with scattered storms and a possible cooldown next weekend.

Isaias Brings Flooding, Outages Across Southeast

Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, the Port of Mobile suspended vessel and terminal operations while Alabama coastal parks, offices and other facilities closed and events were canceled. Officials said restrictions and reopening plans would depend on storm conditions and post-storm safety assessments.

Eastern Pacific Sets Record for Cyclone Energy

The eastern and central Pacific has set a record for accumulated cyclone energy, surpassing the 2018 mark as long-lived, powerful hurricanes drove an exceptionally active season. Scientists say a strong El Niño, unusually warm ocean waters and favorable atmospheric conditions helped fuel the storms, while El Niño suppressed hurricane activity in the Atlantic.

Hurricane Isaias Rips Roofs Across Florida

Category 2 Isaias came ashore near Destin Friday night at 105 mph, leaving roughly 448,000 Florida accounts without power by Saturday morning.

College GameDay Moves Indoors for Alabama-Georgia Amid Isaias

College GameDay moves indoors to Coleman Coliseum amid Hurricane Isaias for Alabama-Georgia; Bryce Young guest picks while Trump's attendance plans hang on the storm.

Rachel Batters Southern California Coast

Long Beach officials have opened additional sandbag distribution sites and are urging residents—especially those on the vulnerable Peninsula—to prepare for possible coastal flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents and rain as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches. Swells and high tides could bring flooding and erosion, with further storm impacts possible into early next week.

30 Flamingos Ride Out Isaias in Zoo Bathroom

ZooWorld keepers moved 30 flamingos into a sturdy restroom as Hurricane Isaias threatened their outdoor enclosure, where the birds huddled together away from dangerous winds. Video of the flock’s cramped shelter went viral, and the zoo reported that its animals survived the storm.

Officials Warn of Isaias Scams, Gouging

"This world of AI we live in, anybody can create anything," BBB's Reeves warns as Ivey's order makes unlicensed Alabama storm repair a Class C felony.

Beachgoers visit Gulf Coast for waves before Hurricane Isaias arrives

Lifeguards raised double-red flags at Pensacola Beach Thursday as visitors chased big waves before Isaias. Airport closes 10 a.m. Friday.

Helene’s PVC Pipes Still Clog French Broad River

Two years after Hurricane Helene swept PVC pipes from a Woodfin factory into North Carolina’s French Broad River, crews have removed hundreds of thousands, but debris remains along about 70 miles. IPEX has committed $500,000 toward continued cleanup, while workers say substantial stretches remain uncleared.

Simon Expected to Threaten Mexico as Major Hurricane

Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasts differ on the storm’s precise path and landfall location, but coastal warnings have been issued in parts of southwestern Mexico.

Hurricane Isaias Prompts Southeast Emergency Preparations

Officials across the Gulf Coast are urging residents to prepare now for Tropical Storm Isaias, which could strengthen into a hurricane and bring heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, power outages and hazardous travel beginning Friday. Residents are advised to secure supplies and outdoor items, plan for outages and evacuations, follow trusted forecasts, and avoid waiting until the last minute to leave; emergency agencies and the Salvation Army are coordinating response preparations.

Hurricane Hunters Fly Into Isaias, Gather Forecast Data

Second Lt. Andrew Wilson and Hurricane Hunter crews flew about 700 miles from Keesler into Tropical Storm Isaias on Oct. 7, feeding dropsonde and wing data to the National Hurricane Center.

Isaias Could Reach Category 3 Before Gulf Landfall

A tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast, from Louisiana toward Florida, while forecasters monitored its track and potential heavy rain. New Orleans residents were urged to clear storm drains and report clogged catch basins to help reduce flooding.

Isaias Nears Florida Panhandle Landfall

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad low-pressure area that may form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with development expected to be slow and a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within seven days. It is too early to assess possible Gulf Coast impacts; if a storm forms, it would be named Isaias, in a season that has yet to produce an Atlantic hurricane.

Category 3 Nolo Threatens Remote Pacific Atolls

Hurricane Nolo rapidly strengthened to Category 3 over the Pacific west of Hawaii, prompting a tropical storm warning for part of the remote Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Forecasters warned that surf could inundate low-lying atolls, but no populated islands were expected to be threatened; Nolo was headed west toward the International Date Line.

Hurricane Rachel weakens, remains major off Baja

Hurricane Rachel reached Category 3 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast, where it was moving slowly westward and was forecast to remain offshore. Authorities warned of dangerous surf and rip currents, heavy rain, and possible landslides and flooding in several coastal states.

Hurricane Polo in Loreto

Category 3 Hurricane Polo nears Baja California landfall Monday

Category 3 Hurricane Polo packs 125 mph winds as it nears Baja California landfall Monday under hurricane warning.

Pacific sees three hurricanes at once as El Niño boosts activity

A powerful El Niño is fueling an unusually active Pacific hurricane season, with several storms spinning across the basin while Atlantic activity remains unusually quiet. Hurricane Polo is forecast to threaten Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, while Nolo could bring dangerous rain and flooding to Hawaii; Odalys is weakening over open water.

Polo Nears Baja, With Second Landfall Forecast

Hurricane Polo strengthened offshore southwestern Mexico, bringing heavy rain and landslide risks as it was forecast to skirt the coast. Tropical Storm Nolo was also approaching Hawaii, where forecasters warned of potentially catastrophic flooding.

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Flooding

Hawaii faces a continuing threat from tropical systems, with a potential new cyclone developing from the remnants of 15-E that could be named Nolo and bring significant rainfall, flooding, and wind across the islands; officials warn residents to stay vigilant as forecasts remain uncertain. Utilities and emergency agencies are mobilizing: Hawaiian Electric monitors the storm and readies restoration crews, while the National Guard supports flood-response efforts and ongoing recovery from prior storms as authorities prepare for possible impacts midweek.