HOUSTON — Storm surge is often the greatest danger to coastal residents and their homes during a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. But what exactly is storm surge, and what makes ...

Storm surge has accounted for about half of the deaths in hurricanes since 1970. In addition to being the deadliest threat, storm surge is also typically the most destructive part of a hurricane.

If a subtropical storm remains over warm water for several days, it may eventually become fully tropical and be called a tropical storm National Hurricane Center began naming subtropical storms in ...

The strongest nor'easters in the past have been given nicknames like "The Storm of the Century" and "The Perfect Storm," and the term nor'easter may conjure up images of angry seas and fishermen ...

It's instructive to understand the language of an almost-hurricane that almost creates havoc in our community. So here's a glossary of terms for the current storm: "Significant weather event" ...

The standard used by area officials to estimate the amount of rain that would fall during a so-called "100-year storm" could be up to five inches short across Harris County, according to preliminary ...

The National Weather Service is reporting that "unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves" will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, ...

As Tropical Storm Erika approaches, it’s instructive to understand the language of an almost-hurricane that almost creates havoc in our community. Definition: A significant weather event that causes ...