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Melissa Miller

Oscar and Nadine Threaten the Caribbean: Florida in the Clear as Neither Expected to Reach Hurricane Strength

As of October 19, 2024, two tropical storms, Oscar and Nadine, are making their presence felt across the Caribbean and Central America, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and localized flooding. While both storms are expected to cause significant weather in their respective regions, neither system is currently forecast to impact Florida. Tropical Storm Oscar has…

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Militia Threats and False Claims Stall FEMA Aid in Chimney Rock After Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern U.S., the small village of Chimney Rock in North Carolina was left devastated. This scenic town, known for its beautiful mountain views and tourism, was hit hard by flooding when the Broad River overflowed, dumping more than 20 inches of rain. The flooding destroyed homes, businesses, and roads,…

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Florida Prepares for Impact as Hurricane Milton’s Track Remains Unpredictable

Hurricane Milton’s structure has started to change due to the onset of strong southwesterly shear, which the University of Wisconsin’s Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (UW-CIMSS) is analyzing to be between 30 and 35 knots. The cloud canopy has become more asymmetric, with dry air infiltrating the western side of the circulation. The eye…

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Florida Prepares as Hurricane Milton Intensifies, Disney World Closes Reservations

Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen rapidly as it approaches the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Recent data from NOAA and Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that the storm now has maximum sustained winds of 125 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This level of intensity classifies…

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