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Hurricane Hunter aircraft flies through the heart of Hurricane Milton as people on the ground are evacuated

Less than two weeks after the last major storm hit the southern states From America, another is rushing towards him at breakneck speed. Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida later on Wednesday. Evacuation orders are in place and residents are being told to protect their homes from flooding as best they can, but for […]

By Andrew Jack

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

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Here's how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit the U.S. mainland

The Hurricane season in the Atlantic starts on June 1st and lasts until November 30th. Hurricanes are rated using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm's sustained wind speed. Possible property damage is also estimated, ranging from “some damage” to “some damage.”catastrophic.” The highest is category 5, This is […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Maps show the track of Hurricane Milton as forecasters predict landfall in Florida this week

Hurricane Milton On Monday, the storm strengthened into a strong Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour, which is expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast by midweek. Forecasters expect Milton to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday or early Thursday, flooding much of a state that is […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Here's how Hurricane Helene caused “biblical devastation” in western North Carolina in a near-worst-case scenario.

Hurricane Helene proved catastrophic for Appalachia, as the storm's massive rainfall caused rampant flooding that devastated several cities and killed dozens of people. On Monday, the North Carolina State Climate Office provided a picture of the “monster storm” being almost a “worst-case scenario for Western North Carolina.” “Torrential rains from the remnants of Hurricane Helene […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Hurricane Helene is getting more and more severe. People in Florida need to know that.

MIAMI – Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida's Big Bend coast as a major hurricane on Thursday, triggering a series of warnings and alerts across the state as meteorologists expect the storm to bring life-threatening conditions. A tropical storm warning is in effect for all of South Florida and the Florida Keys. […]

By Andrew Jack

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

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South Florida cities take proactive measures ahead of Helene

MIAMI – Helen The impact on South Florida may not be direct, but some cities are taking proactive measures in light of the expected heavy rains and possible flooding. The City of Hollywood is regulating water levels and has an emergency plan in place to divert excess water. Miami is cleaning sewers to prevent flooding. […]

By Andrew Jack

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024