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.

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

Hurricane Erin on Thursday began to move away from the U.S. East Coast while the National Hurricane Center tracked two more Atlantic systems with a chance to develop into the season’s next ...

Coastal Georgians evacuate inland to avoid winds and flooding from Atlantic hurricanes. Powerful storms crossing overland from the Gulf complicate that old playbook.

Hurricane Erin has strengthened over the past week. Get updates on the development in the Atlantic. It’s hurricane season for the East Coast of the United States, and Hurricane Erin is making ...

Hurricane Erin continues to remain off the Atlantic coast of the United States Thursday morning.As of Thursday's 5 a.m. Advisory from the National Hurricane Ce ...