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Outlook Stormy For Hurricane Forecasters

Posted Wed Dec 14, 2011 04:11 PM ET | 0

Two long-term forecasters are finally abandoning their failed hurricane prediction efforts. Read more

Hurricane Season Begins: Stormy Year Ahead

Posted Wed Jun 1, 2011 02:37 PM ET | 0

Forecasts predict this season will surpass the average number of 11 tropical storms. Read more

Storm Surge: What's Behind the Weather?

Posted Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:00 AM ET

Get the latest updates on this devastating storm system, and find out more about the science of this kind of extreme weather. Read more

Great Barrier Reef In Jeopardy Following Cyclone

Posted Mon Feb 14, 2011 05:30 AM ET | 0

Localized cyclone strike and flooding stress on the Great Barrier Reef likely to have far-reaching effects. Read more

Cyclone of the Century: Yasi Tears Up Australian Coast: Big Pic

Posted Wed Feb 2, 2011 05:55 PM ET | 0

Tropical Cyclone Yasi Tears Over Queensland, Australia. Read more

Tropical Cyclones Attacking Australia: Big Pic

Posted Tue Feb 1, 2011 02:15 PM ET | 0

Australia braces for Tropical Cyclone Yasi, the strongest in a series of storms to hit the country this week. Read more

Saturn Cyclone Spins for Five Years

Posted Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:20 AM ET | 0

The whirlwind is the size of Europe and may be the longest-lasting cyclone ever spotted. Read more

Hurricanes Like Earl Throw Birds Off Course

Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Tue Sep 7, 2010 08:51 AM ET | 0

Hurricanes that swirl in the north can pick up seabirds and trap them inland, delighting birders, but often spelling death for the birds. Read more

Oil Well 'Kill' Delayed, BP Chief Reportedly to Resign

Posted Sun Jul 25, 2010 11:09 AM ET | 0

The work to plug BP's leaky oil well got back on track Sunday as the skies cleared and crews raced to plug the well for good. Read more

Oil Spill Work on Hold as Bonnie Approaches

Posted Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:18 AM ET | 0

Tropical Storm Bonnie was expected to reach the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, delaying efforts to fix the well. Read more

Storm Could Delay Efforts to Seal BP Well

Posted Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:27 PM ET | 0

A potential cyclone may move into the Gulf and stall BP's operations by 10 to 14 days. Read more

Hurricane Could Spread Gulf Spill Far and Wide

Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Mon May 24, 2010 04:53 AM ET | 0

The hurricane season is looking to be active this year, though cooler water in the western Atlantic could help keep storms out of the Gulf. Read more