President Joe Biden visited the state of Florida to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. However, during his visit, he did not have a meeting with Governor Ron DeSantis, who is considered a potential rival in presidential politics and had chosen not to attend. On Saturday, Biden expressed his support and condolences to the … Read more
A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in the idyllic haven of Hawaii as the unrelenting Maui fires, fanned by the fierce winds of Hurricane Dora, claimed the lives of six individuals, as confirmed by Maui Mayor Richard Bissen. The relentless and swift-moving wildfires swept through the charming coastal town of Lahaina, leaving a wake of devastation and … Read more
Orlene is spinning 85 miles northwest of Cabo Corrientes, moving north at 8 mph. U.S. forecasters say it will make landfall north of Puerto Vallarta after noon Monday. The storm reached Category 4 strength early Sunday, seemingly out of nowhere. The United States Embassy and consulates in Mexico warned Americans on Mexico’s Pacific coast to … Read more
The trip comes two weeks after Hurricane Fiona hit the island and caused a lot of damage. As of Sunday, 86% of residents in Ponce had their power back on. President Biden, first lady Jill Biden, and the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Deanne Criswell, will go to Ponce, Puerto Rico, about … Read more
Ian has reverted to hurricane status after being downgraded to a tropical storm. According to the National Hurricane Center, and is now headed toward South Carolina. In Florida, more than 2.6 million homes and businesses lack electricity, and some parts are still under water. Ian has reverted to hurricane status after being downgraded to a … Read more
More than five feet of storm surge has already caused water levels in Naples, Florida, to rise. The previous record for greatest water level in Naples was set during Hurricane Irma. Water levels are expected to continue to rise as Hurricane Ian makes landfall on Wednesday afternoon. Some areas of Southwest Florida are experiencing record-high … Read more
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Tropical Storm Fiona to Hurricane Fiona. A hurricane warning is in effect for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The storm’s center is expected to move near or over Puerto Rico Sunday afternoon or evening. The National Hurricane Center upgraded Tropical Storm Fiona to Hurricane Fiona on Sunday morning. … Read more
Storm’s maximum sustained winds are clocked at 75 mph. Danielle is centered 885 miles west of the Azores, drifting west at 1 mph. Tropical Storm Javier forms in the north Pacific. Caribbean Storm Danielle, the first hurricane of an unusually quiet storm season, intensified into a hurricane early on Friday. No land is currently in … Read more
Hurricane Agatha has left at least 10 people dead and nearly 20 others missing in southern Mexico, where torrential rains produced landslides and flooding, according to local officials. According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm, which was the first hurricane of the Pacific season, was the strongest to make landfall on Mexico’s … Read more
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts indicated Tuesday that hurricane activity will be above average this year. According to the forecast, 2022 will be the ninth straight above-average Atlantic hurricane season. It forecasts a 65 percent likelihood of an above-average season, a 25% chance of a near-average season, and a 10% risk of … Read more
The crew of a WC-130 Hercules freight jet was disciplined by the US Air Force when the plane stopped at Martha’s Vineyard to pick up a personal motorbike. “We hold our reservists to the greatest standards of conduct, and these activities are not permitted,” said Stuart Rubio, commander of the 403rd Wing. In March, the … Read more
Reuters: The governors of the US states of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday as record-breaking rains from tropical storm Ida led to flooding and hazardous conditions on the roads, with media reporting at least nine deaths. “I am declaring a state of emergency to help New Yorkers … Read more
New Orleans: Hurricane Ida battered the southern US state of Louisiana and plunged New Orleans into darkness in the wee hours of Monday, leaving at least one person dead. It has been 16 years since the Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. Ida slammed into the Louisiana coast as a Category 4 storm but had weakened … Read more
