While hurricane winds often get the most attention, storm surge is usually the deadliest part of a tropical cyclone: (AP ...

Hurricane-force winds can knock out power and tear roofs apart. The powerful winds also contribute to coastal flooding through storm surge. Storm surge, in basic terms, occurs when strong winds from a ...

Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 3-9 and focuses on a different topic each day. Day 1: Know your risk from water and wind associated with a hurricane. Here's how to find out whether you live ...

SIESTA KEY, Fla. — It’s something so big, you can’t miss it at both Siesta Key and Manasota Key beaches. Sarasota County recently installed color-coordinated poles to help people visualize how high ...

UM researchers simulate hurricanes to study how wind, surge, and waves combine — and how that could improve building design.

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews spent Thursday practicing how to install the storm surge wall along State Highway 361 in Aransas Pass as part of annual hurricane season preparations.

Intense, damaging hurricanes can still happen in quieter hurricane seasons, a cautionary tale that every year can be dangerous, regardless of seasonal outlooks. Let's take a look at some notable, even ...

National Hurricane Preparedness Week continues, with today's focus on understanding the forecast information. Here are a few tips to make it easier. First, have a trusted source for information. This ...

ARANSAS PASS, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct its annual hurricane readiness drill on Thursday by installing part of the storm surge wall along SH 361 in Aransas Pass. The ...