But how do hurricanes form? There are several conditions that need to be met for a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane to develop. Here’s a closer look at how these powerful and ...

The first named storm typically forms in mid to late June, while the first hurricane tends to form in early to mid-August.

Climate change is not thought to increase the number of hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones worldwide. But warmer oceans and a warmer atmosphere can make those that do form even more intense ...

Once the storm’s winds exceed 74 mph, it’s officially a tropical cyclone. But why do hurricanes rotate? That’s due to something called the Coriolis effect. As Earth spins on its axis ...