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The storm system in the Gulf has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression after the Air Force Hurricane Hunters mission ...

Hurricane Erick could become a major storm — a Category 3 hurricane or higher — before it reaches Mexico, the National ...

HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Central Atlantic. It's packing wind speeds of 40 mph and moving ENE at 17 ...

Hurricane Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to rapidly strengthen, according to the National Hurricane ...

Hurricane Erick is rapidly strengthening along Mexico's Pacific coast, potentially slowing traffic for Arizonans to coastal ...