El Nino is on the top reasons for the lower forecast, and the weather phenomena creates and unstable atmosphere.

In addition to Idalia’s Florida assault, the major hurricanes during strong El Niño years included 1957’s Hurricane Audrey, which hit the southwestern coast of Louisiana, and 1965’s Hurricane Betsy, which made landfall on Grand Isle, Louisiana south of New Orleans.

As Florida moves into early May, attention turns back to the Atlantic hurricane season — which is now less than a month out from beginning.

GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Hurricane season is eleven days away. Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia was in Gulf Breeze talking about the importance of ge

Experts are debating whether a supercharged El Niño will emerge this summer. Here’s what they know so far. Jack Prator is a reporter covering the environment. Reach him at jprator@tampabay.com. Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate ...

Since 1851, Florida has been hit by more hurricanes than any other state. See predictions released so far on what's expected this hurricane season. Do you live in an evacuation zone? Here's how to find out. There are some things Florida residents just have ...

New York is America’s biggest hurricane bullseye — and last night’s floods prove it. The images were jarring: commuters clinging to the roofs of their submerged cars on the Jackie Robinson

After two years of testing, the National Hurricane Center’s cone of uncertainty will have updated graphical elements for the 2026 hurricane season.