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Predictions for an above-average number of storms, communities that are still recovering and cuts to the National Weather Service have meteorologists and other experts worried about this hurricane sea
The Tampa Bay area’s vulnerabilities to hurricanes were peeled away last year, exposing painful recovery woes after the one-two punch from Helene and Milton. While many people are staying and rebuilding, others have sold their properties and moved away — safe from the threat of hurricanes growing more dangerous from climate change.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to make hurricane preparedness kits with enough food and supplies to last seven days.
Tropical systems are categorized by wind speed, but experts say there's much more to the story when it comes to storm impacts.
Hurricane season starts Sunday, and making last-minute preparations for a hurricane - from scrambling for emergency supplies to frantically trying to secure pets - can turn your household into a zoo.
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It’s once again hurricane season, when TV screens light up with colorful graphics of cones and swirly storms. From year to year, the National Hurricane Center makes small tweaks to official forecasts and graphics.
All eyes will be on the parish's drainage system this hurricane season after Hurricane Francine overwhelmed the pumps and canals and flooded hundreds of homes in Metairie and Kenner.
Keep the generator at least 20 feet away from your house. Do not keep the generator near a window. Do not refill generators with gas while it’s hot. Do not overload it with too many appliances. Store the gasoline for the generator safely.
Forget saving on sales tax during a hurricane preparation holiday, here's how you can reduce your costs by thousands.
The National Hurricane Center will release forecasts and tracks for some storms further in advance than last year, the National Weather Service says. Why it matters: It's one of several changes residents can expect during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
A hurricane shelter is the place to go if you can’t stay at home or with a relative or friend. Shelters are set up in schools or other large solidly constructed buildings, but their locations can