The Atlantic’s next named storm will be Dolly. Coming just after the death of Dolly Parton, that’s an extraordinary coincidence, but the weather history behind the name makes it even more remarkable.

Hurricanes roam the Pacific every year, but actually hitting Hawaii is remarkably rare. Tropical Storm Lala is putting that history in the spotlight as it approaches the Big Island.

Peak hurricane season has arrived in the Atlantic, but what does that actually mean? Discover why late August through September is the busiest time of year for tropical storms, how the seasonal peak developed, and what it means for your hurricane preparedness.

Hurricanes don’t get named by the first meteorologist who spots them. Their names are chosen years in advance by an international committee, and some are never used again.

Why would meteorologists send an airplane straight into a storm that isn’t even officially a tropical cyclone yet? It sounds impossible, but Hurricane Hunters do it all the time. Here’s why those daring flights are one of the most important tools in hurricane forecasting.

It starts with an ordinary cluster of thunderstorms that most people would never notice. But under the right conditions, those storms can organize, strengthen, and eventually become a tropical storm. This week’s Gulf system offers a fascinating, real-world look at how tropical cyclones are born and why meteorologists often spot the signs days before the rest of us.