The storm rapidly intensified as it moved over waters that were warmer than average for this time of year. Scientists know why.

Travellers are generally advised to take out insurance as early as they can, and there’s a good reason for doing that when it comes to extreme weather.View on euronews

Grist reports that 1 in 4 U.S. homes face severe climate risk, driving up insurance costs and impacting affordability amid extreme weather events.

Floridians are in for weather whiplash over the next week. This weekend will be downright balmy, with daytime temperatures in Tampa Bay expected to run in the mid-80s. But days later, blustery weather will usher in lows in the 40s across the area.

Extreme weather events have always shaped the course of history, altering civilizations, economies, and even the landscape of Earth. While you may not think about it daily, these natural occurrences can have far-reaching impacts that ripple across time.

Insured losses from Hurricane Melissa's strike on Jamaica are expected to range between $2.2 billion and $4.2 billion, according to estimates from data analytics firm Verisk .

Amid more frequent wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, Consumer Reports argues homeowner protections should be codified across all 50 states.

Investors in Jamaica’s catastrophe bond now face a 100% payout after Hurricane Melissa set off a full trigger event, according to the World Bank.