Hurricanes

The hurricane knocked out power to millions and destroyed water infrastructure. It also tore up plants across the island, washed soil off fields and knocked down fences.

Puerto Rico's Hurricane Recovery Hinders Farm Businesses' Seed Research

4:32pm November 29, 2017

by Amy Mayer

Many agriculture companies rely on the island's climate for the research and development of commercial corn, soybean and other seeds grown in the U.S. But the storm wiped out needed infrastructure.

A NASA visualization shows hurricanes in the Atlantic in 2017 through their impact on aerosols in the atmosphere.

Science

WATCH: The Hurricane Season, As Shown By Salt, Smoke And Dust

6:41pm November 15, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

A NASA visualization uses computer models to show how recent hurricanes shifted salt from the Atlantic, dust from the Sahara and smoke from fires in Portugal and the Pacific Northwest.

Museum curator Teddy Reeves demonstrates a method of salvaging damaged photos at a workshop in Beaumont, Texas.

'All Is Not Lost': These Experts Help Save Hurricane-Soaked Heirlooms

3:01am October 29, 2017

by Allison Lee

Hurricane victims can replace chairs, cars, even homes. But they can't replace family photos or VHS tapes of grandma. So the Smithsonian and FEMA have dispatched a "heritage task force" to Texas.

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Nora Ortiz Navarro, the social worker at Escuela Gaspar Vilá Mayans, leads students in exercises to help them deal with stress and feel calm.

For Puerto Rico's Children, Finding A 'Safe Place' In The Few Schools That Are Open

11:21am October 11, 2017

A small number of Puerto Rico's schools have opened again. Two in San Juan are facing different challenges, but communities in both came together to provide a sense of normalcy for children.

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Tropical Storm Nate is forecast to hit the Yucatan Peninsula and become a hurricane soon after entering the Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical Storm Nate Is Predicted To Hit U.S. Gulf Coast As A Hurricane Sunday

2:34pm October 05, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Nate is likely to become a hurricane and could hit the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday. Forecasters add, "it is too early to specify the timing, location, or magnitude of these impacts."

Electrician Chris Piazza works on a home being built in Destrehan, La., in March. The recent enormous storms have hit the housing industry hard, with several signs turning negative.

Hurricane Season Takes Its Toll On Home Sales And Builder Optimism

6:07pm September 20, 2017

by Marilyn Geewax

The recent enormous storms have hit the industry hard, with several signs turning negative. But economists expect a rebound when the weather improves.

Jose moving west-northwest on Friday. Jose had been a dangerous Category 4 tropical storm, with 150-mph winds, and now it has been declared a hurricane once more.

National

Jose Declared A Hurricane (Again) On Friday

7:11pm September 15, 2017

by Bill Chappell

No coastal watches or warnings are in effect for Jose, but the storm is expected to bring high surf and life-threatening rip currents along portions of the U.S. East Coast in the coming days.

People crowd Fort Lauderdale International Airport as evacuation is underway on Thursday.

National

With A Hurricane Approaching Florida, Airline Algorithms Show No Sympathy

8:06am September 09, 2017

by Scott Simon

The software of major airlines monitor supply and demand, then lower or raise prices accordingly — within seconds. That can lead to some exorbitant prices, NPR's Scott Simon says.

Famage in Orient Bay on the French Carribean island of Saint-Martin, after the passage of Hurricane Irma.

Economy

As Irma Approaches Florida, Stay Ahead Of Hurricane Scams

5:42pm September 08, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

GoFundMe campaigns and robocalls have already started. Fight instances of fraud by staying informed and carefully researching reputable charities.

A geocolor image of Hurricane Irma approaching Anguilla at 7:15 a.m. ET on Sept. 6.

Hurricanes: A Science Primer

2:21pm September 08, 2017

by Marcelo Gleiser

We know how damaging and costly, in many ways, such natural phenomena can be — but the devastation is not surprising, once you know how much energy is involved, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.