35K views · 349 reactions | Meteorologist Gene Norman looks at how Hurricane Ida gained enough strength to cripple a number of states in the South and Northeast US, and how it’s an example of changing weather patterns amid the climate crisis. https://cnn.it/3BGDBOr | CNN | Facebook

Hurricane Kiko has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm with winds reaching 145 mph, stirring concern as it heads in Hawaii’s direction. However, cooler waters and trade winds are expected to weaken Kiko significantly before it nears the islands. Here’s what to expect as Kiko approaches. | CNN

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm. CNN's Patrick Oppmann shows some of the damage that he can see in Santiago de Cuba. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/49txcu7 | CNN