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By Mary Gilbert, Nouran Salahieh and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Lidia dissipated early Wednesday morning after slamming into western Mexico as a Category 4 hurricane Tuesday night. But what’s left of the formerly powerful storm will unload heavy rainfall, raising the threat of flash flooding across portions of western Mexico. Lidia’s center was shredded

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Heavy rain will once again lash parts of the Northeast on Saturday, bringing a flood threat to New York City for the second consecutive weekend. A cold front followed by remnants of former tropical storm Philippe are set to drench areas from northern New Jersey to as far north

By Mary Gilbert and Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Philippe, a former tropical storm that is swiping Bermuda on Friday, will combine with a potent cold front to drench the Northeast and deliver gusty winds to parts of New England this weekend. Philippe had 50 mph winds and was making its closest approach to Bermuda

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Hurricane Sandy, which was also called “Superstorm Sandy.” According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Hurricane Sandy affected 24 states and all of the eastern seaboard. Causing an estimated $85.9 billion in damages, it was the fifth-costliest US storm behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Hurricane

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Tropical Storm Philippe is on track to deliver a dreary weekend to the Northeast, including a slug of tropical moisture which is raising the risk of flooding rainfall in an area that has been soaked repeatedly in recent weeks. The tropical storm has 50 mph winds and is

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Tropical Storm Philippe will interact with a potent cold front this weekend and funnel tropical moisture across the Northeast, raising the risk of flooding rainfall in an area that has been soaked repeatedly in recent weeks. The storm is still far from the US mainland and just north

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A dramatic change is on the way as a robust cold front delivers the first hefty dose of fall weather by the weekend, sending temperatures tumbling by as much as 35 degrees. The cooldown is welcome news for millions in the South that have endured a brutally hot

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Experts fear an already active hurricane season could come to an eventful and exceptional end as unusually warm, storm-boosting ocean temperatures and a slow-to-emerge El Niño combine. The Atlantic season and its 18 named storms has already been above average, according to Phil Klotzbach, a hurricane researcher with

CNN By Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Record-setting rain overwhelmed New York City’s sewer system Friday, sending a surge of floodwater coursing through streets and into basements, schools, subways and vehicles throughout the nation’s most populous city. The water rose fast and furious, catching some commuters off guard as they

CNN By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Torrential rain affecting most of New York City is having an effect on area air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for New York’s LaGuardia airport, holding departing flights because of flooding and heavy rain. As of 12:30 pm ET, there are

By Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Record-setting rain overwhelmed New York City’s sewer system Friday, sending a surge of floodwater coursing through streets and into basements, schools, subways and vehicles throughout the nation’s most populous city. The water rose fast and furious, catching some commuters off guard as they slogged

By Allison Chinchar and Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A high-impact flood event is taking shape for the New York City area as a coastal storm moves in overnight and threatens to dump prolific amounts of rain Friday. Millions of people in the New York tri-state area face a Level 3 of 4 “moderate” risk

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Water levels on the Mississippi River are nearing historic lows for the second consecutive year, triggering a drinking water emergency in Louisiana as ocean water flows upstream, unimpeded by the river’s uncharacteristically weak flow. With no substantial rain in the immediate forecast, levels are expected to drop to

CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Fall has only just begun, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially since this one may look drastically different than recent years because of El Niño. This winter will be the first in a few years to feel the effects of the phenomenon,

CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Fall has only just begun, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially since this one may look drastically different than recent years because of El Niño. This winter will be the first in a few years to feel the effects of the phenomenon,

By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Ophelia, now a post-tropical cyclone, continues to weaken as it moves over the mid-Atlantic Sunday, leaving nearly nine million people from Long Island to Southern Maryland under coastal flood alerts. Areas from eastern Pennsylvania to just south of Long Island could see heavy rainfall Sunday, potentially leading to scattered

CNN By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Ophelia, now a post-tropical cyclone, continues to weaken as it moves over the mid-Atlantic Sunday, leaving nearly nine million people from Long Island to Southern Maryland under coastal flood alerts. Areas from eastern Pennsylvania to just south of Long Island could see heavy rainfall Sunday, potentially leading to

By Aya Elamroussi, Melissa Alonso and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Ophelia, now a tropical depression, is impacting parts of the mid-Atlantic after its landfall early Saturday near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, slammed the coast with heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. Here are the storm’s latest impacts: Across North Carolina and Virginia, as many

CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe and Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Ophelia has strengthened off the East Coast, Hurricane Hunter data shows, as North Carolina and parts of the mid-Atlantic prepare for a soggy and windy weekend ahead of the storm’s anticipated landfall. The storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 70 mph with higher

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Ophelia has strengthened off the East Coast, Hurricane Hunter data shows, as North Carolina and parts of the mid-Atlantic prepare for a soggy and windy weekend ahead of the storm’s anticipated landfall. The storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 70 mph with higher gusts,

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A tropical storm warning has been posted for parts of the North Carolina and mid-Atlantic coasts for a developing storm that will bring gusty winds, heavy rain, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding to areas from Florida to New England as it tracks north near the coast into

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A storm set to form off the Southeast coast late this week will bring gusty winds, heavy rain and hazardous seas from Florida to New England as it tracks northward into the weekend. An area of low pressure is likely to develop off the east coast of Florida

CNN By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Post-tropical cyclone Lee is bringing heavy rain, destructive winds and coastal flooding to Canada and Maine, knocking out power to tens of thousands, lashing the coasts with big waves and spurring calls to stay indoors. Lee, once a powerful hurricane, is churning maximum sustained winds of 60 mph

By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The remnants of post-tropical cyclone Lee were moving out over the ocean and away from Atlantic Canada on Monday, after US officials announced at least two deaths due to the storm. Lee, once a powerful hurricane, churned northward with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph on Sunday after making

CNN By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Now a post-tropical cyclone, Lee made landfall on the far western tip of Nova Scotia on Saturday afternoon as it churned 65 mph sustained winds to parts of southeastern New England and Atlantic Canada, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm made landfall on Long Island in

By Mary Gilbert, Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee, an enormous Category 1 storm whipping strong winds across hundreds of miles, is inching closer to New England and expected to impact the region Friday evening into Saturday. Lee is so huge that its tropical-storm-force winds (between 39 and 74 mph) extend

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at earthquakes worldwide. The US Geological Survey describes an earthquake as “the ground shaking caused by a sudden slip on a fault. Stresses in the earth’s outer layer push the sides of the fault together. Stress builds up and the rocks slip suddenly, releasing energy in waves

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee unleashed strong winds and tropical storm conditions on Bermuda ahead of a track that will bring heavy rain, wind and coastal flooding to coastal New England and Atlantic Canada on Friday and through the weekend. After days of uncertainty, there’s little time left for

CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee began to unleash strong winds on Bermuda Thursday morning, ahead of a track which will bring heavy rain, wind and coastal flooding from the massive storm to coastal New England and Atlantic Canada Friday and through the weekend. After days of uncertainty, there’s

By Christina Maxouris, Aya Elamroussi, Mary Gilbert and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane and tropical storm watches are now in effect for much of coastal New England as Hurricane Lee threatens to deliver a blow to parts of the region as well as Atlantic Canada later this week and into the weekend. “Hurricane conditions,

By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — The Atlantic hurricane season typically reaches its peak this week, but record-warm ocean temperatures are fueling a hyperactive season that experts say shows no signs of slowing. The average hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November 30, but its statistical peak is on September 10. So far

By Eric Zerkel, Mary Gilbert, Robert Shackelford and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee grew even larger on Tuesday and triggered a tropical storm watch for Bermuda as the cyclone’s potential impacts begin to come into focus for the island and beyond. Lee, a Category 3 hurricane Tuesday night, was about 515 miles south-southwest

By Holly Yan and Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — Massachusetts cities devastated by floodwater could face new perils as more rain is on the way and officials wonder whether a “very sensitive” dam in will hold up. Gov. Maura Healey has declared a state of emergency across Massachusetts on Tuesday due to “catastrophic flooding” that

CNN By Eric Zerkel, Robert Shackelford and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee increased in size late Monday in the Atlantic and still is expected to grow significantly this week, forecasters say – growth that will help determine the extent of its impact on the US Northeast, Bermuda and Canada. Lee, a Category 3

By Eric Zerkel, Taylor Ward and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — Major Hurricane Lee will continue to grow in size after a crucial northward turn midweek which will determine the extent and severity of its impact on the Northeast, New England, Bermuda and Canada. Lee was a Category 3 hurricane on Monday, located well north

CNN By Taylor Ward and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee was starting to send dangerous surf and rip currents to parts of the southeast US coast late Sunday – and more of the East Coast is expected to see hazardous beach conditions in the coming days as the storm moves up the Atlantic,

CNN By Taylor Ward and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee is fluctuating in intensity over the open Atlantic, and the powerful storm could bring life-threatening rip currents and dangerous conditions to beaches up and down the East Coast in the next couple of days. “Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected to begin

By Taylor Ward, Mary Gilbert and Dave Hennen, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee has strengthened back into a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, satellite pictures and data from a hurricane hunter plane indicated Sunday. The powerful storm, which has fluctuated in intensity throughout its time over the open Atlantic, is

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee remains hundreds of miles east of the Caribbean late Saturday, yet forecasters say the storm’s effects may have an impact on the US Atlantic seaboard as early as this weekend. Lee was 285 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands as of 11

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Category 3 Hurricane Lee remains hundreds of miles east of the Caribbean on Saturday morning, yet forecasters say the storm’s effects may have an impact on the US Atlantic seaboard as early as this weekend. Lee was just shy of 350 miles east-northeast of the

By Mary Gilbert and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee remains hundreds of miles east of the Caribbean late Saturday, yet forecasters say the storm’s effects may have an impact on the US Atlantic seaboard as early as this weekend. Lee was 285 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands as of 11 p.m.

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee maintained major hurricane status Friday evening as the powerful storm’s indirect – yet dangerous – impacts were expected to reach the waters of the East Coast as early as this weekend. The hurricane, now a Category 3 storm that briefly strengthened to a

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee rapidly intensified at a historic pace into a Category 5 storm Thursday night, adding to a spate of extremely intense hurricanes this year and in recent decades which experts say is a symptom of the climate crisis. Lee is now the eighth Category 5 storm in the

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee weakened slightly into a Category 4 storm Friday morning, following a day in which the hurricane strengthened at a historic pace into a powerful Category 5 rarely seen in the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane is packing destructive maximum sustained winds of 155 mph

By Mary Gilbert and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Lee maintained major hurricane status Friday evening as the powerful storm’s indirect – yet dangerous – impacts were expected to reach the waters of the East Coast as early as this weekend. The hurricane, now a Category 3 storm that briefly strengthened to a rare

CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 cases are increasing, but after the pandemic’s intense physical and emotional toll, many people can’t seem to muster the energy to care. If the virus feels too overwhelming to think about again or is not yet in your immediate view, these expert tips can help you get

CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Hurricane Lee has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm with maximum sustained wind speeds of 130 mph, according to the 5 p.m. EDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center. “Additional strengthening is expected tonight. Fluctuations in intensity are expected after that, but Lee is forecast to

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Hurricane Lee has strengthened into a major Category 5 storm, packing maximum sustained wind speeds of 160 mph as it spins over the Atlantic well east of the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said in an 11 p.m. ET advisory Thursday. Lee, which was a Category 1 storm

CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Hurricane Lee is expected to rapidly intensify in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday and will likely become a major storm by early Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The Category 1 storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as of early

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Lee is expected to rapidly intensify into an “extremely dangerous” hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean by this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning, as the season approaches its typical early September peak. Lee could become a hurricane Wednesday then a major

By Mary Gilbert and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Lee is expected to rapidly intensify into an “extremely dangerous” hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean by this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday morning, as the season approaches its typical early September peak. Lee could become a hurricane Wednesday then a major Category

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Idalia has left its mark on history, proving to be a once-in-a-lifetime storm for parts of Florida. Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 125 mph Wednesday morning in Florida’s Big Bend region – where the panhandle meets

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Idalia remained an active threat to the Southeast on Wednesday afternoon, but it has already left its mark on history, proving to be a once-in-a-lifetime storm for parts of Florida. Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 125

CNN By Christina Maxouris, Holly Yan and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Idalia weakened to a tropical storm Wednesday evening as it dumped heavy rain, unleashed strong winds and knocked out power in parts of southern Georgia and the Carolinas, just hours after pummeling Florida’s west coast and inundating communities there with floodwater. As the

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Idalia has left its mark on history, proving to be a once-in-a-lifetime storm for parts of Florida. Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 125 mph Wednesday morning in Florida’s Big Bend region – where the panhandle meets

CNN, WKMG By Nouran Salahieh and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The center of Hurricane Idalia has slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast at dangerous Category 3 strength, inflicting deadly storm surge and catastrophic winds not seen in this region in 125 years while promising untold devastation far beyond the landfall zone. Idalia moved ashore midmorning Wednesday

CNN, WFOR, WAPT, WDSU, WGNO, KTVK, WKRG, WBMA, WWL, NOAA, KHOU, KTRK, WESH, DOD, VIEWER VIDEO, WAPT/WDSU By Steve Almasy and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Almost half of all deaths from tropical cyclones come from storm surge. While many people focus on the storms’ wind speed, the bigger danger often comes from water flowing

CNN By Mary Gilbert, Robert Shackelford, Nouran Salahieh and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen into a powerful Category 3 hurricane Monday and could bring potentially catastrophic winds, heavy rain and flooding to Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week, prompting evacuations and school closures in parts of the state.

By Mary Gilbert, Caitlin Kaiser and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Depression Ten has formed near the Yucatan Peninsula in the western Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center, and it could become a hurricane by Tuesday afternoon that would make landfall in Florida as early as Wednesday. A tropical storm warning has been

By Mitchell McCluskey and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region. Just under 660,000 homes and businesses are also without power in parts of

CNN By Mary Gilbert and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — Harold has weakened to a tropical depression as it continues to plow through Texas, triggering flash flooding and tornado warnings as the gusty storm pushes toward Mexico. Harold made landfall as a tropical storm just before 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET) on Padre Island,

CNN By Nouran Salahieh and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on the South Texas coast late Tuesday morning, becoming the first storm in the US to do so in the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. Harold came ashore just before 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET) on Padre Island, Texas, with

CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Ward and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday proclaimed a state of emergency Saturday for a large portion of Southern California, as the state prepares for a historic hurricane expected to cause extreme rain and flooding. There are “more than 7,500 boots on the ground”

CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Hurricane Hilary is rapidly intensifying in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico on Thursday and is on track to deliver potentially significant rain and flooding to parts of the Southwest as a weaker system starting this weekend. Hilary strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Thursday evening

By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — When a hurricane undergoes rapid intensification, its maximum sustained winds increase by at least 35 mph in 24 hours or less – driving up the danger the storm could pose to life and property. “Rapid intensification is associated with a sharp increase in intensity in a short amount

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at some statistics from Hurricane Katrina. August 29, 2005 Katrina makes landfall near Grand Isle, Louisiana as a Category 3 storm with winds near 127 mph.– Severe flooding damage to cities along the Gulf Coast, from New Orleans to Biloxi, Mississippi. – Numerous failures of levees around

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A new tropical storm south of Hawaii will move along a similar track as Hurricane Dora – the storm that enhanced ferocious winds that drove the Maui wildfires, one of which became the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century. Tropical Storm Greg should pass hundreds of

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. Past coverage of the 2022 and 2021 hurricane season and the latest weather news can also be found on CNN. Follow the storm tracker for the path and forecasts of the latest storm. Facts The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season runs

CNN By Holly Yan, Amanda Jackson, Jamiel Lynch and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — At least six people have died as a result of the wildfires that are ravaging parts of Maui, the island’s mayor, Richard Bissen Jr., said at a Wednesday morning news conference. He did not offer further details about the deaths and

By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Record dry streaks and a long-lasting ridge of high pressure are teaming up to lock in dangerous heat and trigger an expanding drought across parts of the Southwest and Texas. This is particularly true in Phoenix, which just endured the hottest month on record for any US city

By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist and Madison Richardson, CNN (CNN) — Substantial fires can make their own weather – and do it in several ways. The most common weather phenomena wildfires can create include pyrocumulus clouds, fire tornadoes and smoke clouds that cause significant cooling. Here’s more about them: Pyrocumulus clouds Fire clouds are known

CTV NETWORK, REDDIT, MISTER_BOLD, CRAIG FAMILY, REDDITT, CSMITAS, TWITTER, @ACANUCKSI, CNN, Reddit/Mister_bold, Redditt/csmitas, Twitter/@Acanucksi By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — An out-of-control blaze burning in northern Washington state exploded in size, crossed the Canadian border and set off a cascade of evacuations over the weekend. The so-called Eagle Bluff Fire has burned thousands of

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — An out-of-control blaze burning in northern Washington state exploded in size, crossed the Canadian border and set off a cascade of evacuations over the weekend. The so-called Eagle Bluff Fire has burned thousands of acres on both sides of the border and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes