Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. It can ...

The Capital Region and most of New York are bracing for a widespread soaking and gusty winds from a developing storm that ...

From Mitch and Sandy to Wilma and Hazel, deadly and destructive October hurricanes have left their mark over the decades.

With ominous, grey skies over a troubled ocean Wednesday, the Jersey Shore is in store for a storm that could bring high ...

The strongest hurricane on record to make landfall over Jamaica was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, a Category 4 hurricane, with ...

The prime minister ordered mandatory evacuations as officials braced for tens of thousands to be displaced. Three people were ...

Direct landfalls from big hurricanes are rare for Jamaica. Melissa could pummel the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 ...

Last chance to protect your life' NHC warns Will Hurricane Melissa impact the East Coast? Forecasters with the National ...

Potentially catastrophic Hurricane Melissa is forecast to slam the southern coast of Jamaica on Tuesday morning with ...

Despite weakening by more than 60 mph after hitting Jamaica, Melissa still had the strength to make landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane.

Storm surge is the No. 1 cause of deaths and damage during a hurricane, yet detailed storm surge forecasts are difficult to ...

Hurricane Melissa is on track to pass through the southeastern islands of the Bahamas, which are sparsely populated compared ...