Covering Hurricanes Archives

Thank you to the journalists and meteorologists covering Hurricane Ian

Plus, the most dangerous time of the storm is still to come, check your state laws for nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and more.

September 29, 2022

Al Tompkins

Hurricane Matthew coverage from 2016 spread without context as Hurricane Ian moved toward Florida

An old news Fox News clip with Shepard Smith predicting death and destruction tore its own path on social media.

September 29, 2022

Ciara O'Rourke

How to do the most good with hurricane relief donations

Plus, the FTC's advice on avoiding donation scams, how to check the safety of your building code, the death of the starter house, and more.

September 28, 2022

Al Tompkins

Opinion | Don’t forget Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, NAHJ advises

Hurricane Fiona sparked an island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico, five years after Hurricane Maria inflicted record damage there.

September 27, 2022

Poynter Staff

What each hurricane category means

Each new level increases the damage factor by four. Plus, hurricanes are getting stronger. Do we need a Category 6?

September 27, 2022

Al Tompkins

How to read a hurricane cone graphic

Plus, why warmer oceans mean more powerful hurricanes, understanding storm surge, don't forget Puerto Rico and Canada, and more.

September 26, 2022

Al Tompkins

Opinion | NBC News’ Tom Llamas on the fear, heartbreak and importance of covering a major storm

‘When people have nowhere left to turn, that’s when reporters need to be there. Shining a light where no one else can,’ Llamas said.

August 31, 2021

Tom Jones

Opinion | How Louisiana’s Advocate is living through and covering Hurricane Ida

The newspaper is overcoming power outages, spotty cell service and a partially evacuated staff to publish news that matters.

August 31, 2021

Tom Jones

Opinion | Why Jim Cantore and hurricane reporters in the eye of the storm matter

If the world can see what is happening, help is more likely to follow.

August 30, 2021

Tom Jones

How climate change is and is not connected to hurricanes

Are we getting storms earlier each year? Are there more hurricanes than there used to be? Are they getting more severe?

July 6, 2021

Al Tompkins

Here’s what you need to help you cover hurricanes

With Hurricane Laura picking up strength and heading toward the Gulf coast, it's time again to prepare to cover deadly and dangerous weather.

August 27, 2020

Kristen Hare

As Tropical Storm (and potential Hurricane) Barry heads inland, our advice and tips for journalists in the field

As Barry is upgraded to a tropical storm — and could become a hurricane —…

July 11, 2019

Poynter Staff

Front pages from the Carolinas show a region ‘overwhelmed’ by Hurricane Florence

Sunday front pages from North Carolina and South Carolina showed the destruction left by the slow-moving…

September 16, 2018

Kristen Hare

How newsrooms in the Carolinas and Virginia are preparing for Hurricane Florence

On Thursday morning, as Hurricane Florence swirled toward the Carolinas, The Sun News in Myrtle…

September 13, 2018

Kristen Hare

9 tips to avoid spreading misinformation about hurricanes

With one hurricane barreling toward the East Coast and two more swirling in the Atlantic…

September 12, 2018

Daniel Funke

Opinion | Don’t forget Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, NAHJ advises

Opinion | NBC News’ Tom Llamas on the fear, heartbreak and importance of covering a major storm

Opinion | How Louisiana’s Advocate is living through and covering Hurricane Ida

Opinion | Why Jim Cantore and hurricane reporters in the eye of the storm matter

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