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…
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, the state faces more than just immediate damage from one of the most powerful storms in recent history. Governor Ron DeSantis’ recently enacted anti-camping law, designed to curb unsheltered homelessness by criminalizing outdoor encampments, could leave hundreds of thousands of newly homeless Floridians in a precarious legal situation. The…
In a historic ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has abolished the Chevron deference, a foundational legal doctrine that has shaped federal regulatory authority since 1984. This decision will severely impair the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to combat climate change, resulting in more frequent and intense hurricanes. Chevron deference, stemming from the case Chevron U.S.A.,…
Hurricane Milton continues to intensify as it approaches Florida, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic damage to condos and other coastal structures already under pressure from the state’s new inspection laws. Recent microwave images and data from Hurricane Hunter aircraft reveal that Milton completed an eyewall replacement overnight. The new, more powerful eyewall has…
As Hurricane Milton advances toward Florida, concerns are growing over the devastation it could bring, not just from the storm itself, but from the debris left over from Hurricane Helene. Less than two weeks ago, Helene swept through Florida, leaving destruction in its wake. Although the Gulf communities avoided a direct hit, the storm’s vast…
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…
October 6, 2024 As Tropical storm Milton rapidly intensifies over the Gulf of Mexico and barrels toward Florida, concerns are mounting over the state’s largest insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, and its ability to weather yet another catastrophic event. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has previously warned that Citizens could face insolvency if a major hurricane…
Florida has long been a haven for sunseekers, retirees, and tourists drawn to its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and vibrant communities. But beneath this postcard-perfect image lies a grim reality: climate change is steadily making the state less livable, and in the not-so-distant future, many parts of Florida may become uninhabitable. This isn’t alarmism—it’s a…
Tropical Depression Fourteen has formed over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to intensify rapidly into the next named storm, Hurricane Milton. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center warn that Milton could become a major hurricane as it approaches Florida’s west coast by midweek, bringing life-threatening storm surge, destructive winds, and heavy rainfall….
SACRAMENTO – The largest river restoration project in U.S. history has reached a major milestone with the complete removal of dams from the Klamath River, finishing ahead of schedule and on budget. Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the long-awaited project has restored the river to its natural free-flowing state, marking a significant achievement in…
