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160 Years of Hurricanes in One Incredible Infographic

Americans haven't been smacked with anything worse than a Category 2 hurricane since 2005. The post 160 Years of Hurricanes in One Incredible Infographic appeared first on WIRED.

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Hurricane Models Have Gotten Way Better Since Katrina

Katrina looked like a pixelated blob in 2005 hurricane models. The post Hurricane Models Have Gotten Way Better Since Katrina appeared first on WIRED.

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Hurricane Joaquin Looks Like a Beast From Space

NASA satellites provide a big-picture view of Hurricane Joaquin as it churns its way up the Atlantic seaboard. The post Hurricane Joaquin Looks Like a Beast From Space appeared first on WIRED.

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Thank El Niño and Climate Change for Huge Hurricane Patricia

Global climate change and El Niño combined to brew up the strongest hurricane ever recorded. The post Thank El Niño and Climate Change for Huge Hurricane Patricia appeared first on WIRED.

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A Flight to the Top of the Most Powerful Hurricane Ever

Using a refurbished Cold War bomber, climate researchers are learning how superstorms really work. The post A Flight to the Top of the Most Powerful Hurricane Ever appeared first on WIRED.

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150 MPH Typhoon Winds Mean Disaster, Right? Well, Not Necessarily

Scales that evaluate hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone threat based on wind speed alone ignore that the real danger comes from inland flooding. The post 150 MPH Typhoon Winds Mean Disaster, Right? Well,...

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Florida’s Flood Control Says Not Today to Hermine

When a tropical depression like Hermine threatens inundation, Florida says not today. The post Florida's Flood Control Says Not Today to Hermine appeared first on WIRED.

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Air Force: Stash These F-22s for Us? NASA: Yeah Sure We Got Room

Fitting the planes together was like Tetris, with a prettier result than your most artful video-game moves. The post Air Force: Stash These F-22s for Us? NASA: Yeah Sure We Got Room appeared first on...

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Expect More Nasty Hurricanes Like Matthew as the Earth Warms

Scientists have pointed to Hurricane Matthew as the sort of fierce lashing that will become more common due to climate change. The post Expect More Nasty Hurricanes Like Matthew as the Earth Warms...

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How to Move 2 Million People Out of Hurricane Matthew’s Way

After years of planning, officials have just a few days to get their citizens to safety. The post How to Move 2 Million People Out of Hurricane Matthew's Way appeared first on WIRED.

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