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Hurricane Milton strengthens fast, threatens Mexico, Florida
Another potentially devastating storm barrelled toward the Florida coast on October 6, as the head of the US disaster relief agency lashed out at a “dangerous” misinformation war being waged over the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
American officials warn weakening storm Helene still ‘dangerous’
A powerful hurricane was barrelling towards Florida, with officials warning of “unsurvivable” conditions and a potentially catastrophic storm surge high enough to swamp a two-story house.
Hurricane Francine batters US state of Louisiana
Hurricane Francine barreled into Louisiana on September 11, forecasters said, warning of life-threatening flooding and storm surge as residents of the southern US state rushed to board up businesses and stockpile emergency supplies.
US Atlantic braces for ‘record’ hurricane season
‘There is a 10% to 15% chance of 30 or more named storms this year. Surpassing 30 would break the record set in 2020. ’
Hurricane Ian leaves Cuba without power, takes aim at Florida
Ian hit Cuba's western regions for more than five hours early Tuesday morning, before moving out over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Insmet meteorological institute said.
’DO NOT, DO NOT, DO NOT come back’: Evacuees urged not to return after Ida devastates parts of Louisiana
The storm killed at least four people and will leave many thousands more in misery as countless homes were destroyed and towns were flooded, evoking memories of Hurricane Katrina 16 years ago.
VIDEO: Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana, plunging New Orleans into darkness
Ida barrelled into Louisiana on Sunday as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic damage with wind, rain and storm surge.