# Hurricane
Tropical Storm Arlene Forms in the Gulf of Mexico, Heading Towards Cuba
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun with the formation of Tropical Storm Arlene. This first named storm of the season developed in the Gulf of Mexico and is currently on a path that will take it south toward the western tip of Cuba.
Predictions for major storms as hurricane season begins; Clay County residents advised to prepare
June 1 marks the start of hurricane season, and NOAA is predicting a range of 12 to 17 named storms this season, with up to four of them becoming major hurricanes. This year should see a ‘near-normal’ season of storms, which should be less intense than in recent years, according to NOAA predictions. Still, Clay County residents are advised to prepare because NOAA says there is a 30% chance this season could be above-normal and storm predictions are subject to change.
Flood Watch Issued for the Carolinas For Memorial Weekend Centering Saturday, Including the Bike Race
National Weather Force has issued a Flood Watch for North Carolina, south into the eastern half of South Carolina effective Saturday, May 27th, 2023. An early surface tropical low will develop off the South Carolina coast today. This will move in over the day on Saturday, bringing in strong moisture influx to the eastern half of South Carolina northward up through most of North Carolina. This system will weaken over Eastern North Carolina on Sunday.
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USPS Suspends Service on Guam & Northern Mariana Islands
Due to Typhoon Mawar, the USPS has decided to suspend post offices in Guam & the Northern Mariana Islands. In this article, you'll find out which ones. The opinion of the author is his own and has no affiliation with the topic that was included. Sources that are used in this article are the following:USPS, and for information about individuals, he usedWikipedia.
Hurricane Season Starts Early – Stay Connected to Stay Safe.
Officially, Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Hurricane Center is already monitoring a disturbance in the Atlantic. The disturbance extends a couple hundred miles northeast of the Bahamas, according to NHC forecasters. It's expected to move generally north-northeastward over the southwestern Atlantic at 5 to 10 mph during the next couple of days.
The weight of the city's skyscrapers is causing New York City to sink, according to recent studies
NYC's tall buildings and skyscrapers increase its vulnerability to sinking into the ocean, per new research. NYC is sinking at 1-2 mm/year while sea level rises, according to URI oceanologists and a USGS researcher.
2 weeks until hurricane season; Clay County Emergency Management recommends preparing ahead
The Sunshine State doesn’t always live up to its name, especially during hurricanes and tropical storms. June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the Clay County Division of Emergency Management recommends preparing for the stormy season ahead of time with hurricane disaster kits.
Hurricane Katrina was the most expensive natural disaster in US history.
Katrina hit the Mississippi and Louisiana coast, affecting 90,000 square miles, and 80% of New Orleans was flooded. On August 28, New Orleans residents were ordered to evacuate when the storm was increased from Category 3 to Category 5.
Hurricanes & Florida: How to Prepare & What to Expect
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season in Florida begins in two weeks. The annual hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. May 15th is the day that the National Hurricane Center (NHC) begins issuing regular Tropical Weather Outlooks (wikipedia).
Severe Weather Strikes United States: Tornado Devastates Texas Community, Heatwave Hits Seattle and Portland
A series of extreme weather events have wreaked havoc across various parts of the United States, leaving communities devastated and residents on high alert. From a destructive tornado in Texas to scorching temperatures in Seattle and Portland, the country is grappling with the impacts of these natural disasters.
Might Be Sunny Out There Today, but New York Advises to Prepare for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Now. But Why?
Hurricane Awareness Week runs usually from May 25th through May 31st, but the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season starts already from June 1st. The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The research team at the CSU Tropical Meteorology Project predicts there will be 13 named storms this year, and that six of these named storms will become hurricanes. Of those six storms, the CSU team believes two will reach major hurricane status.
Florida Community is Searching for the Owners of Mysterious Family Photos Found in Lee County Months After Hurricane Ian
The community in Lee County found a "stack of family photos" around Gait Island Avenue in St. James City. The "mysterious" photos first surfaced in 2023 more than 7 months after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida. Please assist in helping this community identify any of the people in these photos so they can be returned to the rightful family.
Clay Electric advice: Prepare for power loss even with ‘slightly below average’ hurricane season predicted
This year’s hurricane season is forecasted to be “slightly below average,” with about six hurricanes developing in the Atlantic, predicts Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project.
Rewilding Florida barrier islands: a powerful protection from hurricanes
The growing risk of living on barrier islands has many Floridians looking for better ways to protect their communities and their homes from hurricanes. One surprising way to achieve this is by rewilding strategic areas of the barrier islands.
Florida Could See an Unusual Hurricane Season as El Nino Threatens.
On Thursday the NOAA issued an El Nino watch for the next six months, a climate pattern that is likely to play a role in this year's Atlantic hurricane season. There is a 62% chance for an El Nino pattern to form sometime from May to July. The pattern is characterized by warmer ocean temperatures and higher than normal precipitation according to The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center.
Historic April Tropical Storm Looms: Gulf of Mexico Braces for Rare Weather Event
Potential tropical storm would be historic, first ever tropical storm to form in the Gulf of Mexico in the month of April.Photo byBreaking Through News. Tallahassee, FL - Meteorologists are on high alert this week as the Gulf of Mexico may experience its first-ever recorded tropical storm in April. Tropical storms are infrequent during this month, and while Tropical Storm Arlene formed in the central Atlantic in 2017, no such systems have ever been documented in the Gulf in April, according to AccuWeather.
Hurricane Ian: A Deeper Look into the Costliest Storm in Florida's History
Hurricane Ian, which struck Florida in 2023, was the most expensive storm in the state's history, with damages amounting to $109 billion. The hurricane wreaked havoc on homes, infrastructure, and lives, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. This article delves deeper into the details of Hurricane Ian, exploring the factors that contributed to its destructive power and the lessons that can be learned from this catastrophic event.
Termites Swarm Southwest Florida Homes After Unusually Cold Winter and Hurricane Ian Recovery
Southwest Florida residents are facing a new problem amidst the recovery from Hurricane Ian and an unusually cold winter: termites. Eva Knight, a resident of North Fort Myers, recently spotted winged bugs flying close to her home and initially mistook them for flying ants. However, upon contacting experts at Truly Nolen, she learned that they were termites.
Back-to-back hurricanes are likely to happen more often, a study finds.
What used to be a rare "one-two punch" of consecutive hurricanes hitting about the same place in the United States weeks apart seems to be happening more often, and a new study says climate change will make back-to-back storms more frequent and nastier in the future.