News in Brief Tropical Storm Barry Moves Toward Louisiana’s Already-Flooded Coast The storm is getting stronger, and heavy rainfall combined with an already-flooded river could overflow levees in New Orleans. Maxine Speier
News in Brief The Week in Photos Cyclone Fani Hits India (in Photos) The cyclone could be one of the strongest storms to hit the Indian subcontinent in decades. Leah Dunlevy
Key Takeaways News in Brief The U.S. Is Bracing for Another Big Storm—and More Flooding The storm will affect communities across several regions that are still struggling to recover from March's bomb cyclone. Leah Dunlevy
Environment What Happens When a Cyclone Becomes a ‘Bomb’? Americans in the storm's path can expect major travel disruptions, potential power outages, and risks to livestock. Russ Schumacher
News in Brief The Week in Photos Extreme Cold Weather Around the World (in Photos) Although its effects have been bleak, the weather produced some stunning images. Kelley Czajka
News in Brief Viewfinder Viewfinder: Damage From a Powerful Tornado in Havana A car damaged by debris from a building is seen in Havana, Cuba, on January 28th, 2019, after a rare and powerful tornado struck the city. Pacific Standard Staff
Environment A New York City Park Built to Weather a Storm The storm-resilient design of Hunters Point South Park in Long Island City, Queens, is built to withstand floods and storm surges. Karim Doumar
Environment Vital Barrier Islands Are Becoming Increasingly Vulnerable And it puts our coastlines at more risk from storms like Hurricanes Michael and Florence. Anna Linhoss
Dispatches Premium Dispatches: Facing Down a Hurricane News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors. Alexa Lee
News in Brief Viewfinder Viewfinder: The Philippines Prepares for a Massive Typhoon A resident secures the roof of his house to a tree in preparation for Super Typhoon Mangkhut. Pacific Standard Staff