Weather hazard maps have nearly 100 colors including six variations of red, a "bisque," "moccasin," cornflower blue, and Dodger blue. Experts are working to simplify the alerts.

Erin has become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season with strong waves and rip currents possible along the East Coast of the United States as early as next week.

A watch means the ingredients are there for severe weather. A warning means it is happening. But there are differences based on weather type.

As the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season begins, there's already a threat of more storms. Here's a closer look at the tropics.

Natural disasters have long posed singular risks for people in the United States without permanent legal status. But with the arrival of peak Atlantic hurricane season, immigrants and their advocates say President Trump’s robust immigration enforcement agenda has increased the danger.

Hurricanes are large storms. While a hurricane wouldn’t still be at hurricane strength if it tracked to Michigan, the storm can have a big influence on our weather. In fact, even hurricanes that come nowhere near Michigan will influence our weather.

Hurricane Erin battered the East Coast beaches this week but stayed offshore and never made landfall. Connecticut got very lucky again! Erin grew into a Category 5 hurricane earlier this week, but weakened to a Category 2 as it accelerated out to sea south and east of Southern New England.

If a hurricane forces you to cancel or change your vacation plans, knowing your rights and options ahead of time can help you minimize financial losses. The U.S. Department of Transportation states that travelers are entitled to a refund if an airline cancels a flight, regardless of the reason, and you choose not to travel on another flight.