Spill skimmers return to shore due to storm

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

BP and the Coast Guard are sending oil-scooping skimming ships in the Gulf of Mexico back to shore because Tropical Storm Alex is churning up rough seas and powerful winds.

Strengthening Alex expected to become hurricane

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

A strengthening Tropical Storm Alex was expected to become a hurricane as it swirled toward the Gulf coast of northern Mexico and southern Texas. Tropical Storm Alex – Tropical cyclone – Gulf Coast of the United States – Mexico – Gulf of Mexico

Alex weakens as it moves to Gulf of Mexico

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Once a tropical storm, Alex weakened to a tropical depression on Sunday but was expected to regain strength in the coming days as it moves out over warmer waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of Mexico – Tropical cyclone – Mexico – Tropical Storm Alex – Yucatán Peninsula

American Samoa braces for Tropical Cyclone Rene

Friday, February 12th, 2010

All schools were closed in American Samoa Friday and residents were stocking up on bottled water, flashlights and candles as Tropical Cyclone Rene churned toward the U.S. Pacific island territory.

Gulf Coast residents stay put ahead of Ida

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Weather-hardened Gulf Coast residents refused to retreat from a steadily weakening tropical storm that crept toward shore Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, stiff winds and some flooding.