Two Major Storms Headed Toward Hawaii

Two storms, Hurricane Iselle and Tropical Storm Julio, are headed for Hawaii later this week in an unusual one-two punch that could be an effect of a developing El Nino pattern.

What’s Behind Super Typhoon’s Rapid Intensification?

Three days after drenching the central Philippines in flooding rains, Typhoon Rammasun smashed into southeastern China and was still headed for northeastern Vietnam early on July 19, 2014. Rammasun approached the coast as a category 4 super typhoon and one of the strongest to hit China’s Hainan Province in 41 years.

Arthur Pelts Maine, Moves Into Southeast Canada

Cyclone Arthur pelted parts of far eastern Maine and southeastern Canada with heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday, as the storm that had been a hurricane swept away from southern New England.

Arthur’s Widest Effects? Dangerous Rip Currents

Hurricane Arthur is gaining strength, expected to grow to a Category 2 before grazing the eastern coast, bringing high winds and dangerous rip currents. Even beachgoers hundreds of miles from Hurricane Arthur’s path are facing the danger of rip currents.

Arthur Expected To Become Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane

Tropical Storm Arthur was expected to reach hurricane strength by Thursday, dousing some July Fourth holiday plans on the U.S. East Coast as officials closed beaches and tourist sites and delayed fireworks shows in anticipation of heavy rain and fierce winds.