Topic: William Gray

Forecast is for 'normal' hurricane season, a bit wimpier than last year

The Atlantic hurricane season may be quieter this year than last, predict AccuWeather.com forecasters. A 'near normal' 2012 would see at least a dozen tropical storms and two major hurricanes.

Error coins: Worker stole $2.4 million from US Mint

Error coins – missing some lettering – were taken and sold to dealer, Mint police officer admits in court. Error coins had nominal value of $2.4 million.

Conditions in Atlantic ripe for big 2011 hurricane season, US says

2011 will be another above-average year for Atlantic hurricanes, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Plan your evacuation strategy now, warns FEMA.

Active hurricane season ahead: too soon to tell oil spill's impact

The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its hurricane season forecast Thursday, acknowledging that oil released by the BP Gulf oil spill could come into play if not cleaned up.

Hurricane season forecast: seven storms to reach land

In the upcoming hurricane season, two or three storms will be major events along the coastal US, according to AccuWeather.com.

Hurricane Fred veers off. Why the US has been spared so far.

A surprise El Niño effect is disabling oncoming storms from the east and could make 2009 the first quiet hurricane season in years.

Atlantic will produce tropical storm soon, meteorologists say

But two researchers say it will be a slightly reduced hurricane season, partly because of a developing El Niño.

Where are the hurricanes?

A controversial fighter in the climate-change debate

NASA's James Hansen frequently clashes with global warming 'deniers,' as well as the Bush administration.

A controversial fighter in the climate-change debate

NASA's James Hansen frequently clashes with global warming 'deniers,' as well as the Bush administration.