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Hurricane Ida could slam into Louisiana just shy of Category 5
By Jeanna Bryner published
Storm Ida could slam into Louisiana as a Category 3 hurricane
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Governor of Louisiana has declared a state of emergency in advance of the storm.
Astronauts and satellites watch Hurricane Henri from space as US Northeast braces for storm
By Tariq Malik published
As parts of New England brace for Hurricane Henri to make landfall in New York Sunday (Aug. 22), astronauts and satellites are tracking the historic storm from space.
This hurricane season will be even more active than previously predicted, NOAA says
By Mindy Weisberger published
Storm formation during the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be higher than previously predicted, according to an update by NOAA scientists.
Tropical Storm Elsa churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast
By Jeanna Bryner published
Tropical Storm Elsa is approaching north Florida's Gulf Coast, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h).
Hurricane Elsa, 1st of season, could hit Florida next week
By Laura Geggel published
Elsa, The first hurricane of the 2021 season, formed on Friday (July 2).
Hurricane season kicks off. Expect higher-than-normal storm activity.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and it's expected to bring a higher-than-average number of storms in the months ahead.
Brace yourself for an 'above normal' hurricane season in 2021, NOAA predicts
By Mindy Weisberger published
NOAA has adjusted its count for an "average" hurricane season, but 2021 storm formation will still be above average.
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