Climate change is altering the conditions that lead to hurricane development. That’s made some meteorologists reconsider how we measure those storms.

Natural disasters like Hurricane Helene often remind elected officials of their most essential role: being there for their communities in times of crisis.

When dangerous weather is on the way, knowing that help will be available on the other side of the storm can help calm anxiety. Experts say addressing mental health is a critical part of disaster preparation.

Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson talks about the year that his city has faced since Hurricane Helene.  His most pressing need is $17 million in reimbursements from the federal government.

As more hurricanes hit the U.S. in unprecedented ways, we need to become better prepared to face the challenges that might arise. This is a guide to help you collect essential items into three bags to prepare for extreme water-related scenarios.

When a hurricane is coming, evacuations are common in places at risk for high winds, severe flooding and property damage. So what’s the best way to prepare when you might need to leave in a hurry?

NWS meteorologist David Nadler explains how Georgia prepares for hurricanes, the impact of Hurricane Helene, and what to expect at the peak of hurricane season.

Weather forecasting company AccuWeather says that this hurricane season could bring dangerous weather to Georgia.

When peak hurricane season arrives in August and September, weather forecasters will no longer have access to data used to track a storm’s intensity.

With warmer-than-normal ocean waters, forecasters predict above-normal activity in the Atlantic. But they don’t think the 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1, will be as chaotic as 2024.

Forecasts show numbers are likely to be higher than average, but still below the record-high storm predictions in 2024.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has pledged to start paying out tens of billions in aid to victims of Hurricane Helene later this month. But delays are already making it hard this year for some farmers to plant crops.

The Next Generation 911 system would include technology used to improve response times.

Georgia's state Senate wants to boost spending on Hurricane Helene relief even more, including creating a grant program that could provide aid to individuals. The state Senate voted 55-1 Wednesday to amend Georgia's current state budget running through June 30.

On the Monday, Dec. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Billions of dollars are headed for Hurricane Helene relief; the post office in Plains, Ga., will soon have a new name; and two iconic Christmas classics can be traced back to Savannah.