Storm Dave Cometh. But Why Is It Called That?
The conventions for naming storms are complicated by a mishmash of rules, national quirks and language barriers.
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty
Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
In Photos and Video: Devastating Floods Swamp Parts of Asia
Images of the destruction caused by storms that have torn through South and Southeast Asia.
Deadly Floods in Indonesia Leave Hundreds Missing
Hundreds of people have been killed and millions displaced as extreme weather has ravaged Southeast Asia this month. Indonesia’s heavy rain was linked to two tropical cyclones.
See How Home Insurance Premiums Are Changing Near You
A climate ‘shock’ in the insurance market has started to affect home prices in areas most exposed to wildfires and hurricanes, new research shows.
Rising Home Insurance Premiums Are Eating Into Home Values in Disaster-Prone Areas
Changes in the insurance market have started to affect home prices in the most disaster-prone areas, new research finds, pushing some homeowners’ finances to the breaking point.
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Help us track trends in the home insurance market by filling out this survey.
He Helped Cities Anticipate Damage From Storms
Austin Becker developed an early warning system to protect critical infrastructure from storms. His project’s funding was eliminated in April.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Hits Philippines Days After Last Storm
Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall on the main island of Luzon, prompting the evacuation of more than one million people, just days after an earlier storm killed over 200.
Maps: Tracking Typhoon Fung-wong
See the likely path and wind arrival times for Fung-wong