At the Peak of Hurricane Season, the Atlantic Is Quiet. Here's Why
Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet so far despite forecasts of above-average activity and agency cuts; the hurricane threat remains possible later.
Hurricane Erin becomes a Category 4 in the Caribbean as the region braces for flooding
The storm is currently 150 miles northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph, moving west-northwest at 20 mph. Tropical storm watches are in place for St. Martin, St. Barts and St. Maarten.
Hurricane Erin threatens Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands with flooding
Hurricane Erin is strengthening, expected to become a major Category 3 storm, bringing heavy rains and severe weather risks to the Caribbean and US East Coast.