Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
20 years later: A look back at Hurricane Katrina
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac interviews Louisiana State University physician, Dr. Matthew Giglia to reflect on Hurricane Katrina as tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the deadly storm.
Hurricane Erin spins away but rip currents, rough seas to last through weekend
Hurricane Erin’s core missed the U.S., but the cyclone led to flooded roadways and eroded dunes. Coastal flooding was reported in North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
Hurricane Erin impacts NC with wind, powerful waves
A powerful and sprawling Hurricane Erin continued lashing hundreds of miles of coastline, including in parts of North Carolina. "When there is a major storm, when there is flooding, there is a great risk of death," North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein warned. "And what we don?t want is for people to die." LiveNOW's Mike Pache is learning more about the ongoing storm from reporter Chelsea Torres, who is live in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Hurricane Erin brings powerful waves to East Coast
Hurricane Erin started to grow stronger on Wednesday while creeping toward the mid-Atlantic coast. The major storm is creating dangerous waves that have closed beaches between the Carolinas and New York City. Joining LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is Dr. Michael Brennan, the current director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
Hurricane Erin hits Puerto Rico with heavy rain
On Sunday, Hurricane Erin maintained winds of 125 mph, causing significant damage to parts of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The National Hurricane Center anticipates the storm may intensify again. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is joined by Ada Monz?n, Chief Meteorologist at WAPA TV. She joins us live from San Juan.
Hurricane Erin rapidly escalates to category 5
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall speaks to Myradar weather senior meteorologist, Matthew Cappucci as he breaks down hurricane Erin that has now escalated into a category 5 storm in the Atlantic near Caribbean islands.
Tracking Hurricane Erin: Winds at 160 mph
Hurricane Erin is undergoing rapid intensification and quickly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching at least 160 mph Saturday. FOX Weather's Robert Ray joins live from the US Virgin Islands to share the latest update.
Hurricane Erin intensifies into Category 5 storm
Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph.
Tropical Storm Erin comes closer to being a hurricane
All eyes are on Tropical Storm Erin as it starts to become better organized and could continue to intensify. Tropical storm watches are also starting to be issued across the Caribbean. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning the latest on the possible hurricane from Mike Boylan with Mike's Weather Page.
Atlantic hurricane season continues to heat up
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has previously said atmospheric and oceanic conditions favor what could be an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning more from Dr. Jill C. Trepanier from LSU Geography & Anthropology, who specializes in hurricane climatology.
NOAA's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season prediction updated as peak nears
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and the statistical peak occurs on Sept. 10.
Hurricane Gil strengthens in busy Pacific Basin, while Atlantic stays quiet
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Homeowners recover after Hurricane Helene
Homeowners continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Fox Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres joins LiveNOW form FOX with an update on the latest.