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Explainer-How hurricanes cause dangerous, destructive storm surges
Storm surges often are the most deadly and destructive phenomena to accompany a hurricane or tropical cyclone. Here is an explanation of...
Jan 172 min read
Cuba's electrical grid collapses as Hurricane Rafael lashes island
HAVANA - Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed on Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael slammed into the island's southwest shore, packing...
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Hurricane Milton leaves at least 10 dead, millions without power in Florida
FORT PIERCE, Florida/ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Hurricane Milton plowed into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after cutting a destructive...
Oct 11, 20244 min read
Hurricane Milton marches across central Florida, destroying homes
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Hurricane Milton marched across central Florida on Thursday after making landfall on the state's west coast...
Oct 11, 20243 min read
Tampa zoo animals hunkered down as Hurricane Milton nears
After millions of people were ordered to flee along Florida's Gulf Coast, the African elephants, Caribbean flamingos, pygmy hippos and...
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Explainer-When will Milton hit Florida, and how does it compare with other hurricanes?
Hurricane Milton became the third-fastest intensifying Atlantic storm on record as it headed towards Florida's west coast, threatening to...
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Spared by Helene, Florida citrus industry braces for Milton
NEW YORK - Many orange farms in Florida could be hit by Hurricane Milton when it makes landfall in the state on Thursday, according to...
Oct 11, 20242 min read
By mule and helicopter, volunteers deliver aid to Helene victims
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina - An army of private volunteers including mule drivers and helicopter pilots are helping deliver supplies and...
Oct 5, 20244 min read
Mexico faces potential floods as Tropical Depression Eleven-E strengthens
More heavy rain is set to batter Mexico's southern coast as Tropical Depression Eleven-E strengthens, the U.S. National Hurricane Center...
Oct 5, 20241 min read
Will Asheville's once-booming riverfront art district ever recover from Helene?
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina - The river that runs through Asheville, North Carolina, is littered with artwork drifting downstream after...
Oct 4, 20243 min read
North Carolina mounts massive search and rescue operation in wake of Helene
BAT CAVE, North Carolina - Crews on Monday airlifted emergency food and water into remote North Carolina towns that were cut off and...
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Over 1.6 million US customers still without power from Hurricane Helene
Over 1.6 million homes and businesses in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and other U.S. Southeastern and Midwestern states were still...
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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