Hurricane Season

Get full access to The Daily Beast for $1

SUBSCRIBE

Hurricane Season

U.S. President Donald Trump departs the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 1, 2026.
RAINMAKER

White House Credits Trump With Remarkable Weather Feat

The president’s powers have apparently extended to the miraculous.

Laura Esposito

Hurricane Melissa
DISASTER ZONE

'Storm of the Century' Hits Cuba After Devastating Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa continues its path of destruction across the Caribbean.

Tom Sanders

NOAA footage shows Hurricane Erin on Aug 20
BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES

Hurricane Erin Forces Evacuations and Beach Closures

Damage is expected in coastal areas as the storm intensifies while moving northward.

Harry Thompson

Donald Trump
GONE WITH THE WIND

Trump Says He’ll Wind Down FEMA ‘After the Hurricane Season’

Trump’s FEMA chief last week said he was unaware the U.S. has a hurricane season, a comment the DHS called a “joke.”

Erkki Forster

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, listens to a question as he visits Chez What Furniture Store which was damaged during Hurricane Helene on September 30, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia.
TICK TOCK...

DOGE-Gutted FEMA Admits It’s Not Ready for Hurricane Season

Staffing shortages have forced some weather offices to cease operating 24/7.

Josh Fiallo

An alligator is shown sunbathing on a mattress.
REPTILE RESORT

Florida Alligator Sunbathes on a Floating Bed Post-Hurricane

“We had been wondering whose perfectly made bed had landed in the canal,” said Tracy Kirkpatrick.

Sean Craig

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks about Hurricane Helene during a press briefing at the Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Florida, U.S., September 26, 2024.
DEBRIS DRAMA

DeSantis Aide Defends Questionable Lectern Placement

Footage of debris being piled up behind an area where the Florida governor was set to hold a press conference raised eyebrows online.

Matt Young

A Coast Guard helicopter rescues a man clinging to a cooler 30 miles off the coast of Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
‘NIGHTMARE SCENARIO’

Man Rescued Floating on Cooler Miles Offshore After Milton

The Coast Guard provided footage of the rescue of a fishing boat captain who managed to survive Hurricane Milton’s approach to Florida.

Zachary Folk

Joe Biden.
NOT HAVING IT

Annoyed Biden Has Words for Trump in Press Conference Zinger

Before walking off stage, the president looked at the camera and sent Trump a message.

Matt Young

Pete Buttigieg sits for an interview on Fox News
‘IT IS BULL’

Fox Host Rails Against Trump’s Hurricane Misinformation

Neil Cavuto said unsubstantiated claims about federal responders only helping Democrats did a “huge disservice” to people who survived the recent hurricanes.

Zachary Folk

Rick Bass pets his baby donkey inside his home while checking for Hurricane Milton updates on his computer.
‘EVERYBODY'S OKAY’

Baby Donkey Rides Out Hurricane Milton in Farmers’ Bedroom

“Cash is in for the night❤️ He has such a calming presence,” wrote Sara Weldon and Rick Bass, of their baby donkey who persevered with them through Hurricane Milton.

Sean Craig

ADVERTISEMENT

GET THE APP
Subscribe
Log In
Newsletters
Podcasts
AboutContactTipsJobsAdvertiseHelpCode of Ethics & StandardsInclusionTerms & ConditionsCopyright & TrademarkPrivacy

© 2026 The Daily Beast Company LLC