Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

A report by the New York City comptroller’s office found “big gaps” in how the administration of Mayor Eric Adams handles emergency preparations.

An early forecast from one set of experts sees an above-average hurricane season that may rival the busiest years on record.

The storm system was blamed for two deaths, in Kentucky and Oklahoma. Forecasters expected the storm system to move into New England.

The town of Bombay Beach, Calif., offers its residents a tight-knit community in the midst of catastrophe.

While she did not toss paper towels, her visit was what Puerto Ricans call a papelón — an embarrassing spectacle.

Powerful winds last week pushed Lake Manly, a temporary body of water, two miles from its original location in the national park.

Dominica, a remote Caribbean island, enchants with its waterfalls, hot springs and hummingbirds. But a new airport and more tourists could tame its wildness.

Frequent natural disasters and high inflation have led insurers to raise premiums, and forced many customers to pare back their policies.

Experts say that the ship is probably from the 19th century, and that it was most likely brought onto shore in Canada by Hurricane Fiona.

This flood-prone city on the Hudson River balances climate infrastructure with resident needs.