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Hurricane Isaias appears to be the most impactful storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season dominated by a super El Niño. So far this century, storms beginning with "I" have often been the most damaging. (MORE: Latest forecast | tracking maps)Eleven "I" hurricanes retiredOver the past 25 years, 11 other "I" hurricanes have had their names retired by the World Meteorological Organization. By retired, we mean no future Atlantic Basin storm will use that name again. The name is retired when a particular tropical storm or hurricane is so deadly and/or damaging that future use might be considered insensitive or confusing. When that happens, a new name is chosen by a WMO committee that will be used every six years going forward. Isaias replaced Ike when that notorious 2008 hurricane name was retired. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. Tracks and locations of retired hurricanes starting with the letter "I" from 2001 through 2025. (Data: NOAA/NHC)The notorious "I" listHere's the list of 11 retired "I" hurricanes, starting with the most recent.

Snow is a defining part of everyday life for folks across Canada. But even a close relationship with frozen precipitation can turn into a dicey ordeal at times. Canadians should beware the dangers of autumn snowstorms. These early-season systems can prove more hazardous than meets the eye. DON’T MISS: How to prepare your vehicle for the cold weather aheadSnow can arrive pretty early from coast to coastWinter weather doesn’t wait for the seasons to change before flakes start flying across the country. Calgary saw 24.6 cm of snow on Sept. 29, 2019, an event that cancelled classes and knocked out power to communities across the region. Winnipeg saw the exact same amount of snow the day before Halloween in 1971. A coastal storm walloped Halifax with 38.6 cm of snow on Oct. 20, 1974, which still stands today as one of the city’s largest single-day snowfalls on record. First snow is dangerous as people acclimate to drivingThe first snow of the season is always a doozy on the roads as drivers get used to navigating slick conditions. Traffic accidents and long delays are a hazard during any storm, but especially during the first coating on the roads.

An October nor'easter is developing in the Atlantic, where it will bring high surf, rip currents, coastal flooding, winds and rain to parts of the East Coast for several days this week. The National Hurricane Center has it highlighted as an area to watch this week for potential subtropical development. However, regardless of development, this system will bring dangerous conditions to the East Coast this week. Fortunately, this system doesn't look to be as strong as the one in September. But the bad news? It could linger for much of the week, so impacts could have a longer duration than you would think. There are currently coastal flood alerts across parts of coastal North Carolina and Virginia, where anywhere from 1 to 4 feet of inundation is possible. Key takeawaysWe do not expect this storm to be as strong as the late September nor'easter. The area most likely impacted the longest appears to be from the Delmarva Peninsula to eastern North Carolina, with more models pointing to primarily eastern North Carolina.

Thousands evacuate Southern California as wind-fueled fires burn homesFire crews in Southern California gained ground Saturday on a wind-driven blaze that charred hills and damaged or destroyed at least six large coastal homes, allowing evacuation orders to be lifted and thousands of people to return home. The fast-moving Norte Fire sparked the previous day in San Clemente amid hot, strong Santa Ana winds that drove it into San Juan Capistrano, prompting the evacuation of about 16,000 residents. Firefighters work to douse a house fire during the Norte Fire on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Hundreds of firefighters deployed to combat the blaze in the hills of Orange County. At one home engulfed in smoke and fire, photos showed them using hoses to try to douse the flames. Most of the evacuations were lifted Saturday evening, except for one street in San Clemente. The Norte Fire was one of several in the region hit by the Santa Anas, which blow from the interior and toward the coast.

Marine technician crosses world's roughest sea to document AntarcticaFor Andrew Naslund, Antarctica is his “favorite place in the world.”He’s a marine technician for Scripps Institution of Oceanography. And while not a professional photographer, he’s capturing Antarctica’s beauty along his research journey. Andrew Naslund, Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine technician.(Andrew Naslund)The researchNaslund spends months aboard a research vessel, the R/V Roger Revelle (AGOR 24), which he describes as “basically a floating laboratory.”“The purpose of this ship is to provide a platform for scientists to reach some of the most remote reaches of our oceans,” Naslund said. A big part of his role is assisting the scientists to safely deploy and recover their instrumentation over the side of the ship. He also keeps track of incoming data, ensuring the scientists are getting the information that they came out there to get. “[We’re] a mobile weather station. So anywhere that we travel in the world, we’re collecting meteorological weather data,” he says.

Wander the world one snapshot at a time. Explore striking moments of weather in motion in this week's slideshow. ByAda Wood•9 hours agoUpdated: October 18, 2026, 7:05 am EDTPublished: October 18, 2026, 7:00 am EDTA view of the Garonne River at a historically low level due to a lack of rainfall, successive summer heat waves and the prefecture's low-water management policy in Toulouse, in southwestern France, on Oct. 14, 2026.(Pat Batard/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)F​rom a river in need of rainfall in France to a mountain range with changing leaves in Poland, it has been another busy week of weather around the world. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring weather photos we found this week. A view of the Tatra Mountains from the village of Niedzica, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, on Oct. 14, 2026.(Sergei GAPON/AFP via Getty Images)Rain drops cover fall leaves in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.(Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)Chilies hang from branches in a rooftop garden in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Oct. 14, 2026, following the complete withdrawal of the monsoon. (Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto via Getty Images)A poisonous fly agaric grows in the Harz National Park.