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Satellite Image Shows Hurricane Paula Stalled in Yucatan Channel [PHOTO]

(Oct. 13) -- Hurricane Paula, the ninth hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season, is bearing down on Cuba with winds reaching 100 mph. As of 2 p.m. EDT, Paula had stalled in the Yucatan Channel for the previous hour, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predict, however, that it will soon begin to...

Subtropical Storm Otto Forms, Likely to Become a Hurricane

(Oct. 6) -- Subtropical Storm Otto has formed in the western Atlantic, and it is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane this week. Otto will head northeastward into the open Atlantic in the coming days, so it is not expected to pose a direct threat to the Bahamas, the United States or even Bermuda. As of 11 p.m. EDT,...

15th Named Atlantic Storm of Season May Be Forming

(Oct. 5) -- An area of low pressure in the western Atlantic is showing signs of becoming more organized this afternoon and may become the 15th named storm of the season. It would be Tropical Storm Otto, and initial indications are that the storm will not be a direct threat to the United States. Weather Resources:- Get...

Threat of Hurricane Season Isn't Over Yet

(Oct. 3) -- August and September are the most active months for hurricanes in the Atlantic basin, but it's too early for coastal residents of the United States to assume that the danger has passed. This might be especially true this year since the season is expected to remain active for a longer period of time than normal....

Tropical Storm Danielle Likely to Become Hurricane

(Aug. 23) -- Tropical Storm Danielle is expected to become the second hurricane of the Atlantic season, perhaps as early as this evening. The storm is days away from potentially threatening any land masses, and indications are that it will not pose a direct threat to either the Caribbean or the U.S. As of 11 a.m. EDT...