As the climate warms, the Gulf Coast will become even more susceptible to extreme storm surges, research finds. That's especially true for New Orleans.

"Don't be misled by the stats, it can happen any time, we simply don't know when and right now we can't predict when."

Monitoring bridges during hurricanes will give researchers real-time information about the effects of waves and rising water.

An OB-GYN addresses a common myth, that barometric pressure during a hurricane causes early labor, and shares how pregnant women should prepare for big storms.

Increases in wind speed and wave height of 5-8% don't sound like much, but they bring real risks, say researchers.

Data about soil temperature and moisture can improve predictions about how much rain will fall during monsoons.