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Isaias was first hurricane of 2026, nearly a month later than record

In the 60-year modern era, never before have we waited until October for the first Atlantic Basin hurricane, until Isaias. 2026 could still set another record.
Isaias was first hurricane of 2026, nearly a month later than recordstory-preview

Hurricane season maps tracker: cones, water temperatures and more

We have the maps you need to monitor the tropics, including Hurricane Rachel and Tropical Storm Simon in the Pacific and Hurricane Isaias in the Atlantic.
Hurricane season maps tracker: cones, water temperatures and morestory-preview

Why the world's tallest mountains are literally coming unglued

Permafrost protects mountain communities and your bucket list trips to the world’s highest peaks. And it is melting.
Why the world's tallest mountains are literally coming ungluedstory-preview

Beware the 'I' storms, even during a super El Niño hurricane season

Have you noticed how many hurricanes starting with the letter "I" have been destructive lately? It turns out there's a simple explanation.
Beware the 'I' storms, even during a super El Niño hurricane seasonstory-preview