Typically, the first hurricane of the season forms in July or August, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

With this year’s hurricane season under way, Al Jazeera visualises the differences between various storm systems.

How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees.

Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on Earth, but are often steered around the globe by just a gentle breeze.

AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno breaks down the key ingredients needed for hurricanes to develop, including sea surface ...

How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees.

Hurricanes need warm ocean water to form, and water temperatures in a key section of the Atlantic are really starting to warm up. "One of the biggest changes I’ve observed in recent weeks is a ...