Hurricanes

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Beryl aftermath

 

Life-threatening heat is gripping southeast Texas, where nearly 2 million homes and businesses remain without power and air conditioning in the wake of storm Beryl's deadly and destructive landfall. Beryl tore through the state Monday, flooding coastal communities, shredding homes and ripping down webs of power lines. Phone and internet access has also been cut off in some communities, including Galveston. Prolonged heat is now threatening to pose significant health risks for the elderly, homeless people and children. Cooling centers have opened across the state as temperatures creep into the 90s and heat indices reach 105 degrees in some areas.

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Hurricane center gives low chance for system off Florida coast to develop

While Florida will get higher chances of related rain and thunderstorms Thursday, a low pressure system off the coast has little chance of developing into a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/11/hurricane-center-gives-low-chance-for-system-off-florida-coast-to-develop/?

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Power outages

 

More than 1.3 million homes and businesses across southeast Texas are still without power after Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday. Countless families have lost food in their warming fridges while many stores are still closed, leaving local authorities scrambling to distribute food to underserved areas. Heat-related medical emergencies are also spiking in Houston as 90-degree temperatures blanket parts of the state, city fire chief Samuel Peña said. Senior care facilities and residents who rely on electric medical devices are particularly at risk as power outages stretch through at least the end of the week.

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National Hurricane Center tracking no areas of possible development

There are no areas of interest or chances for development in the tropics for the next 7 days.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/national-hurricane-center-new-development-possible-1720688634-1720775477/61578204

A second person has died in Vermont flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants, officials say

PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — A second person has died in Vermont in the flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants, officials said Thursday.

https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-beryl-flooding-6e85b0dff85e00938a3de7d15b61d197?

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National Hurricane Center forecast remains tame as Saharan dust approaches Florida

Saharan dust approaching from the east is expected to arrive in South Florida today, bringing drier air, according to the National Weather Service Miami.

https://local.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3529906671328-national-hurricane-center-forecast-remains-tame-as-saharan-dust-approaches-florida?

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Hurricane center begins tracking Atlantic system with chance to develop

The tropics have been quiet for the last two weeks, but the National Hurricane Center began Friday tracking an Atlantic system with a chance to become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/26/hurricane-center-begins-tracking-atlantic-system-with-chance-to-develop/?

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Residents return to Orlando senior home abandoned during Hurricane Ian

An Orlando assisted living home that closed because of hurricane flooding is inviting its residents back this week for its grand reopening, marking an end to two years of displacement for its aging and often disoriented population.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/26/residents-return-to-orlando-senior-home-abandoned-during-hurricane-ian/?

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Tropical system could develop and approach Florida next week, hurricane center says

The National Hurricane Center increased odds for a tropical system to develop in the Atlantic that now has Florida within its long-term forecast.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/27/tropical-system-could-develop-and-approach-florida-next-week-hurricane-center-says/?

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More of Florida a potential target of developing tropical system, hurricane center says

The National Hurricane Center continues to track a system with a medium chance of developing into the season’s next tropical depression or storm, and now puts most of Florida within the potential path.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/28/more-of-florida-a-potential-target-of-developing-tropical-system-hurricane-center-says/?

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National Hurricane Center tracking possible development in the Atlantic this week

Tracking a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could develop this week. Where it will track

https://www.wjcl.com/article/national-hurricane-center-tropics-development-atlantic/61724646

Hurricane center ups odds for potential tropical system that could target Florida

The National Hurricane Center gives 50/50 chances for an Atlantic system to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm with a potential path that could bring it to Florida.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/29/hurricane-center-ups-odds-for-potential-tropical-system-that-could-target-florida/?

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Tropical disturbance could be near U.S. this upcoming weekend

Action News Jax’s First Alert Weather Team is monitoring a tropical disturbance that may be near the U.S. this weekend.

https://local.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3543600395233-tropical-disturbance-could-be-near-us-this-upcoming-weekend?

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Hurricane center ups chances to 60% tropical system could form, threaten Florida

The National Hurricane Center increased the odds a system developing in the Atlantic could turn into the season’s next tropical depression or storm with a projected path that could threaten Florida.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/30/hurricane-center-ups-chances-to-60-tropical-system-could-form-threaten-florida/?

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A possible tropical storm in the Atlantic worries some Volusia residents

A tropical wave in the Atlantic is causing concern among some Volusia County homeowners. Some residents in Wilbur-by-the-Sea fear another storm, as many are still recovering from 2022's back-to-back hurricanes.

https://www.wesh.com/article/a-possible-tropical-storm-in-the-atlantic-worries-some-volusia-residents/61743639

Tropical disturbance gets more organized in Atlantic

A tropical disturbance in the Atlantic is getting better organized.

https://local.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3545869427759-tropical-disturbance-gets-more-organized-in-atlantic?

Tropical depression could form near Florida this weekend, hurricane center says

The National Hurricane Center still forecasts a tropical wave could spin up into the season’s next tropical depression over the weekend — potentially off the coast of Florida.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/31/tropical-depression-could-form-near-florida-this-weekend-hurricane-center-says/?

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Massive tropical wave to approach Florida, could form into depression, hurricane center says

A tropical wave with thunderstorms stretching more than 600 miles from north to south moving over the northern Caribbean islands could form into a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/01/massive-tropical-wave-to-approach-florida-could-form-into-depression-hurricane-center-says/?

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Governor DeSantis Declares a State of Emergency for 54 of 67 Florida Counties Ahead of Invest 97-L's Potential Landfall

Florida - Thursday August 1, 2024: Governor DeSantis Thursday afternoon declared a State of Emergency for 54 of 67 Florida Counties ahead of Invest 97-L's potential to make landfall on the coast of Florida.

https://www.wqcs.org/wqcs-news/2024-08-01/governor-desantis-declares-a-state-of-emergency-for-54-of-67-florida-counties-ahead-of-invest-97-ls-potential-landfall?

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How tropical system could impact Florida this weekend

A tropical wave that stretches more than 600 miles over the northern Caribbean islands could bring heavy storms to Florida as early as Saturday, forecasters say.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/01/tropical-system-florida-weekend/?

Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend.

https://local.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3548635554566-upcoming-tropical-storm-has-florida-southeast-us-on-alert?

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind

A tropical storm warning has been issued and a state of emergency declared in parts of Florida in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby – a storm that hasn’t yet formed but could unleash multiple days of heavy, flooding rainfall to the state and the southeast United States starting this weekend.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/02/weather/florida-tropical-depression-storm-debby-hurricane-climate

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Hurricane Warning in effect for Florida's Big Bend region

Tropical Depression Four strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby late Saturday afternoon – and could reach near hurricane strength as it heads north over the weekend.

https://local.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3549677930643-hurricane-warning-in-effect-for-floridas-big-bend-region?

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to rapidly intensify into hurricane before Florida landfall

Tropical Storm Debby strengthened Sunday morning with a projected path to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast as a hurricane on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/04/tropical-storm-debby-forecast-to-rapidly-intensify-into-hurricane-before-florida-landfall/?

Tropical Storm Debby forecast to rapidly intensify into hurricane before Florida landfall

Tropical Storm Debby strengthened Sunday morning with a projected path to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast as a hurricane on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/04/tropical-storm-debby-forecast-to-rapidly-intensify-into-hurricane-before-florida-landfall/?

Tropical storm likely to skirt Florida’s Gulf Coast but soak Orlando area

Central Florida residents should expect several inches of rain this weekend, emergency officials said Friday, as a wave of showers and thunderstorms is forecasted to move into the southern Gulf of Mexico on Saturday afternoon and strengthen into Tropical Storm Debby.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/02/tropical-storm-likely-to-skirt-floridas-gulf-coast-but-soak-orlando-area/?

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Deadly Debby back to tropical storm as it moves inland, but flooding still a threat

Hurricane Debby made landfall on Florida’s Big Bend early Monday before dropping back down to a tropical storm as it moved inland, according to the National Hurricane Center. At least four people have died from either fallen trees or car crashes since the storm moved up through the Gulf of Mexico lashing the state with wind and rain over the weekend.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/05/hurricane-debby-nears-landfall-on-floridas-big-bend/?

Tropical Storm Debby strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Florida on Sunday evening, according to the national weather service.

https://apnews.com/article/debby-tropical-storm-hurricane-4307498f4276fa9d96b96c763567a9a8?

Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas

HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida on Monday with torrential rain and high winds, contributing to at least four deaths in the state and the rescue of hundreds from flooded homes before turning menacingly toward the Eastern Seaboard’s low-lying regions and threatening to flood some of America’s most historic Southern cities.

https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-debby-flooding-storm-surge-high-winds-eb9fc50d578826784824f35ba943a6da?

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🌀 Huge hurricane

Map: Pivotal Weather A potentially devastating hurricane poses a nightmare scenario for flooding across the Southeast this week, Axios extreme weather expert Andrew Freedman writes. Hurricane Debby — which strengthened into a Category 1 storm late last night in the Gulf of Mexico — could tie or break state records for rainfall from a single storm in Georgia and South Carolina. Threat level: The National Weather Service describes the potential rainfall as "historic and potentially catastrophic." The hurricane is "expected to move slowly across northern Florida and southern Georgia Monday and Tuesday, and be near the Georgia coast by Tuesday night." Keep reading ...   Hurricane Debby to bring heavy rains and catastrophic flooding to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina Tropical Storm Debby strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Florida on Sunday evening, according to the national weather service. Debby is the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season after Tropical Storm Alberto, Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Chris, all of which formed in June. Read more. Things to know: The storm was expected to make landfall around midday Monday in the Big Bend area of Florida, the hurricane center said. Debby’s outer bands grazed the west coast of Florida, flooding streets and bringing power outages. Sarasota County officials said most roadways on Siesta Key, a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, were under water. A tornado watch also was in effect for parts of Florida and Georgia until 6 a.m. Monday.   At a briefing Sunday afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned the storm could lead to “really, really significant flooding that will happen in North Central Florida.” And Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, during a news conference, said: “This is going to be a significant storm. The word historic cannot be underscored here.” RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don’t be fooled by a number — it could be more devastating than a Cat 5   Is it a hurricane or a tropical storm? Here’s a breakdown of extreme weather terms   Russia’s Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage

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Hurricane Debby

 

Hurricane Debby, a Category 1 storm, is nearing landfall with the eyewall moving onshore in the Florida Big Bend area, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasts show Debby will slowly traverse over the Southeast US and dump potentially catastrophic rainfall over widespread parts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. More than 100,000 homes and businesses are already without power across Florida as Debby's hurricane-force winds begin to batter the state, according to PowerOutage.us. Hundreds of flights have been canceled and delayed in the region and several school systems have announced temporary closures. View CNN's Storm Tracker to see Debby's projected path.

 

How Hurricane Debby is impacting Central Florida

Hurricane Debby made a destructive landfall Monday morning near Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend area, but Central Florida also felt the impact of the storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/05/hurricane-debby-central-florida/?

 

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🌀 Flooding nightmare

Forecast rainfall amounts from the NWS through Friday. Image: Weatherbell.com Tropical Storm Debby will likely be the heaviest rainstorm on record for many communities in the Southeast — particularly southeastern Georgia and South Carolina, Axios extreme weather expert Andrew Freedman writes. Expect flash flood emergencies — indicating dire threats to life and property — to be issued in the hardest hit areas today and tomorrow. Threat level: The urban areas from Savannah to Charleston are extremely vulnerable to flooding, especially the combination of storm surge-related flooding at the coast and heavy rainfall-induced floods. Keep reading ...

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Tropical storm Debby could ease drought

Photo: Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

D.C.'s drought conditions could see a bit of relief with rain this week and tropical storm Debby approaching. The big picture: Residents are asked to use water wisely as the region copes with below-average rainfall. State of play: The District is in moderate to severe drought conditions, as of the latest figures last Thursday from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The District and Arlington receive their water entirely from the Potomac River, which is low right now. The area still has an adequate water supply thanks to reservoirs, which are 90% full. What we're watching: T-storms and showers are in the forecast for the rest of this week as the remnants of tropical storm Debby reach the area. Reality check: Still, the D.C. region needs three inches of rain to get out of its drought, per WTOP. It's the 39th driest summer so far with just about six inches of rain.

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Now Tropical Storm Debby headed back to Atlantic before targeting Carolinas

Tropical Storm Debby moved over Georgia overnight and is forecast to slide back into the Atlantic before heading back on shore in the Carolinas, the National Hurricane Center said.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/06/now-tropical-storm-debby-headed-back-to-atlantic-before-targeting-carolinas/?

Tropical Storm Debby drenches Southeast with rain, high water as it drifts along the Atlantic coast

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby drenched coastal cities in Georgia and South Carolina, stirred up tornadoes and submerged streets with waist-high floodwaters Tuesday, just the beginning of a prolonged storm that could dump staggering rain totals of up to 25 inches (64 centimeters).

https://apnews.com/article/debby-rain-flooding-storm-211c7968e905576455d10d3706d04193?

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A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby

LUCAMA, N.C. (AP) — Tornadoes spawned by Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person early Thursday, as the tropical system dropped heavy rain and flooded communities across North and South Carolina.

https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-tropical-storm-debby-flooding-d90428b0417df35fa1cae8b24793f5c5?

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Hurricane center ups odds for Atlantic tropical system to develop

The National Hurricane Center upped the chances a system in the Atlantic could form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/09/hurricane-center-ups-odds-for-atlantic-tropical-system-to-develop/?