Blue Ridge Parkway reopens critical stretch just ahead of fall foliage season
Damage caused by a landslide near Devil’s Courthouse was repaired, making an 85-mile stretch from Asheville down to the southern end of the Parkway continuous once again.
Looking back at the horror and heroes in wake of Hurricane Katrina
Today marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast.
How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Hurricane Katrina: Revisiting the destruction 20 years later
On this day 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast, devastating the city of New Orleans, and directly hitting Mississippi.
Hurricane Erin unleashes chaos on Outer Banks
Hurricane Erin batters North Carolina?s coast with massive waves and flooding?prompting urgent warnings from officials as the storm threatens states up the East Coast.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Hurricane Erin causes flooding along East Coast
Hurricane Erin is now moving up the East Coast, creating dangerous conditions in the Atlantic Ocean.
Evacuations underway as Hurricane Erin hits coastal communities
Officials are warning millions of people up and down the East Coast to prepare for impacts from Hurricane Erin as the large Category 3 hurricane continues across the Atlantic Ocean and draws closer to the U.S.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin update: Powerful storm tracks closer to US
Hurricane Erin is gaining strength in the Atlantic, with new forecasts showing the massive storm tracking closer to the U.S. coast in the coming days.
Hurricane Erin prompts evacuations in North Carolina
Thousands of people evacuated the Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin stirs in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin knocks out power in Puerto Rico, now threatens U.S. East Coast with dangerous surf
After slamming Puerto Rico with 130 mph winds, Hurricane Erin is moving north, triggering coastal warnings and rip current alerts along the U.S. East Coast.
Hurricane Erin: How we track hurricanes, the dangers hurricanes bring
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 8 a.m. Monday, Erin was located at 23.1N and 70.5W with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Kaitlin Cody breaks down how we track hurricanes and the dangers that hurricanes can bring.
Hurricane Erin becomes 1st hurricane of 2025 season: Live updates
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.
Hurricane watch: Storm develops over the Atlantic, could turn into a hurricane
While the weather is gorgeous in Chicago today, a storm is developing over the Atlantic. Kaitlin Cody breaks it down.
Hurricane Gil strengthens in busy Pacific Basin, while Atlantic stays quiet
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.