A combination of high winds and large waves pose a rip current threat for beaches on the Atlantic side of Long Island today.

When you think about hurricanes, you probably envision intense wind and rain. However, storm surge is a destructive component that needs to be highlighted so people can be prepared for potential risks ...

A derecho is a widespread windstorm often accompanied by rain or thunderstorms—and capable of producing destruction that rivals the strength of tornadoes. “What sets the derecho apart from the storm ...

Twenty years ago today Hurricane Katrina slammed ashore in Louisiana as one of the costliest and deadliest U.S. disasters. Over 1,300 people died and 80% of New Orleans was submerged in water. The ...

LAKE TAHOE, California (KCRA) — A sudden burst of cold air, intense wind and high surf rolled through Lake Tahoe on June 21. It moved so fast that some boaters quickly realized they were in danger.

Hurricane Erin, a major storm that is forecast to churn offshore of the East Coast of the United States for the next several days, briefly attained Category 5 status on Aug. 16 as it intensified in ...