Hurricanes (Weather)

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Tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico has a 50% chance of forming

The Carolinas band together to recover from Hurricane Helene Trucks full of donations and hope are heading to North Carolina as South Carolinians band together to support their northern neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene. The latest report from the National Hurricane Center shows that the likelihood of a tropical storm developing in the Gulf of […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Hurricane Kirk, Tropical Storm Leslie, Gulf System

(This story has been updated to add new information.) The National Hurricane Center is currently tracking four tropical disturbances, including two that could affect Florida over the weekend or early next week. Hurricane Kirk is a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph and intensity fluctuations possible tonight. Large waves from Kirk could bring […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Florida must prepare for heavy rain and flooding

Heavy rain for Florida is bad news for areas affected by Hurricane Helene and storm surge Florida is on the lookout for a new tropical threat next week Forecasters say a new tropical system could pose a threat to Florida in the second week of October. (This story has been updated to add new information.) […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Here's how you can help those affected by last week's storm

Hurricane Helene: Storm damage and destruction around Florida, Big Bend Video shows damage and destruction from Hurricane Helene across Florida, including Steinhatchee, Cedar Key and Perry. Since making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday, Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage worth at least tens of billions of dollars, analysts say. The deadly storm […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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How to help victims and donate to charity

(This story has been updated to add new information, meet our standards and add video.) Hurricane Helene hit the Florida coast on Thursday, flooding coastal towns and destroying buildings, before making landfall in Taylor County that night as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 miles per hour. Over a million customers were without […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Top GOP fundraiser in Florida sets up Trump GoFundMe for Helene victims

Helene aftermath: Community repairs Helene damage in North Carolina Community members in North Carolina gathered to clean up the damage and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump's fundraiser to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene has raised nearly $3 million as of Tuesday afternoon. It was set up on GoFundMe […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Drone footage shows historic devastation in Asheville, NC after Helene

Severe weather and historic flooding from Hurricane Helene killed at least 100 people across the Southeast, including in Asheville, North Carolina, where residents are struggling for resources amid gas and water shortages. Since the system made landfall late Thursday in the Big Bend area of Florida, there have been hundreds of water rescues in the […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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The death toll rises amid rescue efforts

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolinians face long lines to fill their tanks After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina residents are facing long lines at gas stations looking for fuel. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — At least 90 people died Monday and more than 2 million homes and businesses remained dark across the Southeast. The region is under siege […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Death toll rises; Millions of dollars in power outages

Helene brought a cascade of destruction across the Southeast, from Florida to the Carolinas. The storm leveled houses and caused rivers to reach record levels. Residents of Georgia, Florida share their experiences with Hurricane Helene Residents in the southeastern United States remember the damage left by deadly Hurricane Helene. Dozens killed. Hospital visitors run to […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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Siesta Key is hit by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene's storm surge flooded neighborhoods on Siesta Key, leaving businesses and residents in conditions unlike anything most had ever experienced on the picturesque barrier island resort. According to a news conference on the island Friday afternoon, Sarasota County officials said at least two meters of seawater from the Gulf of Mexico, pushed outward by […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024