Barbara weakens to tropical storm
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The third tropical storm of the season has formed in the eastern Pacific, while storms and hail plague the US Plains.
Two meteorological factors preclude the development of tropical storms off the coast of South America, but the historical record is very short compared to the rest of the world.
Fernand is a relatively new name. It’s only been used twice, in 2013 and 2019. Both versions of Fernand were tropical storms, and both made landfall in Mexico.
The 2025 hurricane season likely will be active. Forecasting tropical storm intensity can be challenging for residents and emergency planners.
Hurricane Barbara and Tropical Storm Cosme mark the second and third named storms of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year.
We're in week 2 of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Is the quiet start a hint of what's to come or the calm before the storm? Meteorologist Pat Cavlin explains.
People tend to underestimate how powerful tropical storms and hurricanes can be. These tropical systems can bring storm surge, inland flooding, high winds, rip currents, rough surf, and tornadoes.