Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf and the system is forecast to strengthen rapidly in the next couple of days, with forecasters projecting it reaching hurricane strength by Thursday, Oct. 8...

Major oil producers like Chevron and Shell are shutting down production in the Gulf Coast and evacuating offshore facilities as Hurricane Isaias barrels toward the region.

"Pool is full, yard is flooded, and nothing but more rain on the way," she said.

The storm is expected to reach Category 3 strength as it approaches the Florida Panhandle on Friday.

Hurricane Isaias's outer bands were lashing the US Gulf Coast with heavy rain and strong winds Friday, with the category 3 storm triggering mandatory evacuations and poised to bring life-threatening s...

Animals are particularly vulnerable in natural disasters and emergency situations like hurricanes, according to nonprofit Humane World for Animals, which stresses setting up an emergency plan for pets...