Forecasts predict this season will surpass the average number of 11 tropical storms.
Localized cyclone strike and flooding stress on the Great Barrier Reef likely to have far-reaching effects.
The whirlwind is the size of Europe and may be the longest-lasting cyclone ever spotted.
Hurricanes that swirl in the north can pick up seabirds and trap them inland, delighting birders, but often spelling death for the birds.
The work to plug BP's leaky oil well got back on track Sunday as the skies cleared and crews raced to plug the well for good.
Tropical Storm Bonnie was expected to reach the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, delaying efforts to fix the well.
A potential cyclone may move into the Gulf and stall BP's operations by 10 to 14 days.
The hurricane season is looking to be active this year, though cooler water in the western Atlantic could help keep storms out of the Gulf.
If the violent conditions observed so far are any indication, this weekend's weather forecast for Neptune can't be good.
Study calls for increased knowledge of the more extreme yet least understood aspects of climate change