Even a tropical storm can have its name retired
In 1953, the United States began using a list of names to name tropical systems in the Atlantic and Pacific Basins. By 1954, three storm...
Difference in hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones
You probably know what a hurricane is, but what about a typhoon? Or a cyclone? Basically, if you know what hurricanes are, you know what...
Here’s what to know about the 2023 Atlantic hurricane names
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will follow a near-normal, yet destructive hurricane season of 2022. The 2022 season totaled 14 named storms, with eight of...
New changes on the way for this upcoming hurricane season
The clock is ticking and with every passing day, the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season nears ever closer. Now, as we sit just under 70 days...
How rare was Hurricane Nicole?
With Hurricane Nicole in our recent memory, it begs the question: was it really a rarity? Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov....
Tracking Fiona
What was Tropical Depression Seven is now Tropical Storm Fiona, the sixth named storm in the Atlantic this season. What You Need To Know Fiona...
Danielle puts an end to the “hurricane drought”
Compared to the last couple of seasons, the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is a late-bloomer, so to speak. We’ve only seen five storms named since...
Earl becomes the fifth named storm
Earl has formed in the Atlantic Basin, making it the fifth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It formed Friday night on Sept....
Danielle forms in the Atlantic
Danielle has formed in the North Atlantic, making it the fourth named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. What You Need To Know Tropical...
Crossover storms: Same storm, different ocean
How often do tropical storms cross from one ocean basin to another, and do they keep the same name? What You Need To Know Tropical...