Seven hurricanes rapidly intensified in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. So far in 2025, four storms have rapidly intensified: Erin, Gabrielle, Humberto and now Melissa. That's a more common ...
Scientists at NCAR have identified two entirely different modes of hurricane rapid intensification. The findings may lead to better understanding and prediction of these dangerous events. Hurricanes ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In order for a storm to meet the criteria to be classified as a rapidly intensifying storm, wind speeds must increase by 35 miles per hour within 24 hours. Idalia ranks as the fourth ...