U.S. shores are unlikely to see a direct hit, but a strong offshore hurricane can produce massive and dangerous waves well ...

Hurricane Alicia made landfall in Texas on this day in 1983, causing over 100 mph wind gusts, 12-foot storm surge and $9.8 ...

Hurricane Erin underwent rapid intensification and quickly strengthened into an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane at its peak intensity. Now, all eyes are watching what this system does next as ...

If a storm is a Category 3, 4 or 5, it is deemed a "major" hurricane due to the potential for "significant loss of life and ...

Hurricane Erin continues to rapidly intensify in the Atlantic Ocean with its outer bands starting to impact the northern ...

Hurricane Erin prompts evacuations of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands as NC braces for life-threatening coastal flooding. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Hurricane Erin is expected to run parallel to the Eastern Seaboard, posing threats of life-threatening surf and dangerous rip ...

Solar panels in general have become larger and flimsier, which means they’re more vulnerable to damage during intense storms.

Hurricane Erin forced tourists to cut their vacations short on North Carolina’s Outer Banks even though the monster storm is ...

Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.

The storm will remain a major hurricane through the middle of the week, according to the National Hurricane Center.