HURRICANE

Around 30,000 residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were still without a power. California officials questioned power companies about the sudden blackouts.

The NOAA warns up to 11 storms could become hurricanes, with up to six being major hurricanes if winds surpass 111 mph.

Netizens are frustrated over the power outage in New Jersey, lasting for more than 12 hours, following the havoc caused by Tropical Storm Isaias.

Flood and tornado warnings remain in effect for several states after Isaias made landfall and hammered the Carolinas and southern Virginia.

Hurricane watches were issued in parts of the Carolinas as Isaias is forecast to regain its strength before making landfall.

Hurricane and flood warnings have been issued across the northern Caribbean and Florida ahead of Isaias' expected landfall in Florida this weekend.

Isaias is being monitored for its potential path once past Cuba, which could see it weaken as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico or turn northward and endure through the weekend along the U.S. east coast.

One meteorologist said the difference of 20 or 30 miles for the storm could have spelled a much different outcome for the islands.

A hurricane watch has been issued for Barbados, the first notable landmass in Gonzalo's projected path.

The National Hurricane Center warns the southern Caribbean islands to brace for the Tropical Storm Gonzalo as it pushes westward.

Coastal communities in Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey reported flooding and strong winds as Tropical Storm Fay skimmed the East Coast.

Tropical Storm Bertha is forecasted to hit the Carolinas and Virginia on Wednesday. The storm is expected to bring heavy rains and flooding.

Experts are warning people should be prepared and make early plans in case of emergencies that may be brought about by the hurricane season.

Meteorologists who have tracked down ocean and atmospheric dynamics for months say now the conditions are perfect for storms.

A team of environmental scientists warned that global warming is causing hurricanes to move slower. Although this may seem like a good thing, the scientists noted that it could actually make hurricanes more destructive.

A Florida woman was charged with one count of disaster assistance fraud to damages caused by Hurricane Irma.

According to climate scientists, destructive hurricanes are being caused due to the rising temperatures in the ocean and atmosphere.

Nestor is continuing to move toward's Florida's panhandle, causing thunderstorms and heavy gusts of wind.

The phenomenon was initially dismissed as "seismic noise."

Lorenzo is expected to remain in the Atlantic Ocean as the week goes on as it continues gaining strength.

Tropical Storm Karen is expected to make landfall on Tuesday and rip through the islands until Wednesday.