Gulf coast
Tropical Storm Beta Path, Tracker as Texas Due Heavy Rainfall and Flooding
Voluntary evacuation orders are in place in parts of Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texans to: "take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones out of harm's way."
Floating Islands of Fire Ants Spotted in Hurricane Sally Floodwater
Fire ants, which do not need to be provoked to attack, inject venom that causes an intense burning pain.
Hurricane Sally Tracker, Update as 'Life-Threatening' Flooding Expected
Sally is forecast to produce 10 to 20 inches of rainfall, with isolated amounts of 30 inches, from the Florida Panhandle to the Alabama/Mississippi border.
Tropical Storm Sally Update, Forecast
Tropical Storm Sally is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and storm surge flooding to the Gulf Coast less than a month after Hurricane Laura hit the area.
Tropical Storm Sally Could Hit Louisiana as Hurricane Soon After Laura
Sally is the earliest 18th-named tropical storm to form in a single Atlantic hurricane season.
Another Storm Is Forming in the Atlantic as Hurricane Laura Hits the U.S.
A westward-moving tropical wave located a couple hundred miles east of the Cabo Verde Islands could be the 14th-named storm of this Atlantic hurricane season.
Hurricane Laura Evacuation: Galveston, Port Arthur Residents Told To Leave
As the Level 3 hurricane approaches the Gulf Coast, the City of Galveston, the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County and Orange county have all issued mandatory evacuation orders for Hurricane Laura's impending arrival.
Hurricane Laura Expected to Strengthen to Category 3 Before Making Landfall
Forecasters predict that Hurricane Laura will strengthen to a major hurricane as it moves over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, before making landfall on Wednesday.
'Godzilla' Sahara Dust Cloud Update: Second Wave Set to Reach Gulf Coast
According to the latest forecast models, the next wave of dust will reach southeastern Texas, Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
Sahara Dust Storm Hits Gulf States—Where Is It Now, Where Is It Going?
Trade winds blow dust from the Sahara westwards over the Atlantic every year.
What States Will Sahara Dust Plume Hit and What Happens When It Does?
The dust can pose a health risk, particularly for those with respiratory issues, such as asthma and allergies.
When Will Tropical Storm Cristobal Hit Louisiana, Mississippi?
The storm is making its way into the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall late Sunday along the Louisiana coast.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued in Louisiana and Texas
Severe thunderstorms are also possible around the Tallahassee, Florida region on Wednesday evening, while the storm system moves into the eastern region by Friday.
Potential Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Coast As Dorian Approaches U.S.
The storm forming in the Gulf Coast was forecasted to bring heavy rainfall to impacted areas, potentially causing flooding and mudslides.
Beachgoers Find More Than $1m Worth of Cannabis and Cocaine Washed Up
One member of the public at the vacation spot described the incident as "pretty crazy."
Zika Could Spread Beyond Florida, Health Official Warns
Historic flooding in Louisiana has increased chances that the virus could spread there.
Louisiana Braces for More Rain After 'Historic' Floods
Three dead and thousands rescued as storms batter the Gulf Coast.
At Least 2 Dead, Evacuations as Storm Slams Gulf Coast
Louisiana declares a state of emergency amid widespread flooding.
Federal Judge Rules That BP's Brash Conduct Caused the Oil Spill
The oil and gas company will have to pay billions in civil penalties
