Hurricanes

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Hurricane Leslie path: Here's where it's headed

null - Hurricane Leslie was churning in the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 storm as of Thursday morning.

https://www.fox9.com/news/hurricane-leslie-path-tracker.amp

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Back-to-back hurricanes reshape the final stretch of the Presidential election campaign Hurricanes Helene and Milton have jumbled the schedules of Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump and raised basic questions about who would best respond to deadly natural disasters as president. The storms have also disrupted the mechanics of voting in several key counties. Read more.

Why this matters: Florida residents are continuing to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Milton and figure out what to do next as the storm smashed through coastal communities, flooded streets and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.     Vice President Harris is trying to use this as an opportunity to project leadership, appearing alongside President Joe Biden at briefings and calling for bipartisan cooperation. Former President Trump is trying to use the moment to attack the administration’s competence and suggest it is withholding help from Republican areas, despite no evidence of such behavior.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Residents clean up and figure out what's next after Milton   Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’   How to help people affected by Hurricane Milton

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? Tampa begins double recovery

The roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., before and after damage from Hurricane Milton. Satellite images ©2024 Maxar Technologies

TAMPA — Tampa Bay emerged from its second hurricane in two weeks shaken, waterlogged and — despite it all — relieved it wasn't worse, Axios Tampa's Kathryn Varn writes. During hurricane season especially, luck is relative, and often tinged with guilt. ? Zoom in: With daylight came the extent of the damage wreaked by hours of pelting rain and window-rattling gusts. Water rescues from flooded homes and apartments far from the coasts extended into the afternoon. Many roads were impassable, disappearing into pools of black water. Everywhere, power lines and uprooted trees crisscrossed streets and sidewalks if you were lucky and cars and homes if you weren't. ? Between the lines: The catastrophic storm surge, once projected as high as 15 feet, never materialized. A last-minute wobble pushed Hurricane Milton toward the Sarasota area, south of Tampa. That put a stretch of communities to the south — some still recovering from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago, others still rebuilding from Ian two years ago — in the salty crosshairs. Keep reading ... Milton aftermath Florida is scrambling to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Milton, which has killed at least 16 people since Wednesday. The storm made landfall as a dangerous Category 3 hurricane and cut through the state as a Category 1 storm before moving offshore. Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued so far, according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, with thousands of personnel deployed across the state. More than 2.5 million customers were still without power early today — down from 3.2 million on Thursday afternoon, according to PowerOutage.us. The storm represents a more than 1-in-1,000-year rainfall event in some areas, such as St. Petersburg. Several other hard-hit regions are conducting rescue and relief operations as well as assessing damage.

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? Right on track

Evolution of forecast track maps from the National Hurricane Center. Image: NOAA The National Hurricane Center's track forecasts for Hurricane Milton were unusually accurate, Axios extreme weather expert Andrew Freedman writes. Why it matters: The early confidence gave officials time to warn the public and prepare communities for the powerful storm. Milton was always predicted to come ashore near Tampa Bay. This never wavered, despite typical uncertainties at long lead times. ? Between the lines: A wobble of the hurricane's eye, by just a few miles, made the difference between a massive disaster and a storm characterized by flooding rains and high winds. The bottom line: Forecasts for Hurricane Milton are likely to be studied for years as meteorologists learn new tools and refine how they communicate. Go deeper: Milton's "reverse surge" sucked water away from flood-fearing Tampa   Deja vu: Hurricane Milton floods Daytona Beach neighborhoods for second time in two years Midtown is one of several low-lying areas in Daytona Beach that chronically experience flooding during major storms. https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/weather/hurricane/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-floods-daytona-neighborhoods-for-2nd-time-in-2-years/75613352007/?

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Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from over

Millions of people in the southeastern U.S. still are reeling from the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but scientists warn that the Atlantic hurricane season is far from over.

https://apnews.com/article/atlantic-hurricane-season-climate-change-ec70155a1c11eb197aef41d39f59a9b8?

NHC: Season’s next tropical depression could form by end of the week in the eastern Atlantic

A system of low pressure in the eastern tropical Atlantic could form into the season’s next tropical depression by the end of the week, the National Hurricane Center said.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/13/nhc-seasons-next-tropical-depression-could-form-by-end-of-the-week-in-the-eastern-atlantic/?

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Hurricane recovery

President Joe Biden announced more than $600 million for electric grid resilience during a visit to Florida on Sunday to survey damage from Hurricane Milton. His visit came as leaders have urged Congress to pass additional funding for disaster relief and small-business programs as extreme weather events this year have rapidly drained the government's aid funds. Biden empathized with Florida residents who had lost everything, describing them as "heartbroken and exhausted, and their expenses are piling up." As of early today, more than 400,000 customers remained out of power across the state, according to PowerOutage.us — down from a peak of nearly 3 million. The power companies estimate most people will have electricity by midweek.

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Hurricane center ups odds for Atlantic system to develop, tracks 2nd in Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center is keeping track of a system in the Atlantic forecast to approach the Caribbean this week, and a second already in the Caribbean that could form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/14/hurricane-center-ups-odds-for-atlantic-system-to-develop/?

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Hurricane center tracks Atlantic, Caribbean systems that could develop

The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday continued to track one system in the Atlantic and one in the Caribbean that have chances to develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/15/hurricane-center-tracks-atlantic-caribbean-systems-that-could-develop/?

After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process

Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives.

https://apnews.com/article/disaster-loans-insurance-hurricanes-claims-damage-fema-292d09e727f9c7b4ad59d23e1703e876?

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Hurricane Nadine threatens Florida as possible third consecutive massive storm to strike Sunshine State

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring an area of disturbed weather several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, quickly forming to become the next storm, named Hurricane Nadine by meteorologists.

https://local.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3634199634127-hurricane-nadine-threatens-florida-as-possible-third-consecutive-massive-storm-to-strike-sunshine-state?

Hurricane center lowers chances for approaching Atlantic system to develop

The National Hurricane Center lowered its outlook Wednesday that an Atlantic system approaching the Caribbean will develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm, while also keeping tabs on a second system already in the Caribbean.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/16/hurricane-center-lowers-chances-for-approaching-atlantic-system-to-develop/?

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Hurricane center gives increasing odds for system to develop in western Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center continued Thursday to track two systems, with increased chances for one to develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/17/hurricane-center-gives-low-odds-for-2-systems-to-develop/?

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Road to recovery

With low unemployment rates and booming home construction, Asheville and Tampa were both economic success stories before Hurricanes Helene and Milton came along. Those areas might be able to bounce back faster than you think.

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Hurricanes Stir Up Blob of Death Headed to Florida

Recent hurricanes Helene and Milton have stirred up what some are calling a “blob of death” and scientists with NOAA are concerned about impacts it will create for Florida in the days and weeks ahead. The blob is really a bloom, but this bloom doesn’t consist of pretty flowers. Instead, it’s a bloom of a microscopic algae species named Karenia brevis also known simply as “red tide.” These blooms can cause respiratory illness and eye irritation in humans; they can also kill marine life, and lead to shellfish closures. Blooms are often patchy, so impacts vary by beach and throughout the day.

https://weatherboy.com/hurricanes-stir-up-blob-of-death-headed-to-florida/

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Hurricane Oscar forms in Caribbean but no direct threat to US, Nadine weakens into depression

The National Hurricane Center on Saturday was tracking Hurricane Oscar in the western Caribbean Sea and Tropical Depression Nadine over Central America.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/19/ts-nadine-forms-hurricane-center-tracks-1-other-system/?

Hurricane Oscar forms in Caribbean but no direct threat to US, Nadine weakens into depression

The National Hurricane Center on Saturday was tracking Hurricane Oscar in the western Caribbean Sea and Tropical Depression Nadine over Central America.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/19/ts-nadine-forms-hurricane-center-tracks-1-other-system/?

NHC tracks Hurricane Oscar, Nadine dissipates

The National Hurricane Center on Sunday was tracking Hurricane Oscar in the western Caribbean Sea and Tropical Depression Nadine over Central America.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/20/nhc-tracks-hurricane-oscar-tropical-depression-nadine/?

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Tropical Storm Oscar impacts the Bahamas today and tomorrow, here's the latest track

The National Hurricane Center is tracking where Oscar heads next

https://www.wjcl.com/article/tropical-storm-oscar-latest-track/62666697

Oscar brings winds, heavy rains to eastern Cuba after striking the Bahamas

HAVANA (AP) — Tropical Storm Oscar brought heavy rains and winds to Cuba, an island already beleaguered by a massive power outage, late Sunday after brushing the Bahamas.

https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-tropical-weather-oscar-nadine-02649631f0ca88ab3b0f643b51541da9?

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Hurricane aftermath

The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Hurricane Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff's office and data from the state, significantly reducing the death toll from the historic storm. Buncombe County officials, who previously reported 72 deaths, are now deferring to a state tally of 42 deaths for the county. Meanwhile, some areas in Florida have seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating bacteria following the devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton, according to state health department data. Health officials issued a statement urging residents to remain vigilant and avoid floodwaters where the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria can multiply rapidly.

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Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for ‘snowbirds’ on Florida’s Gulf Coast

BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The start of “snowbird” season in Florida is only weeks away, but many Florida Gulf Coast beaches, regularly voted some of the best in the United States, are closed to the public because of the devastation from Hurricane Milton two weeks ago.

https://apnews.com/article/florida-hurricane-milton-helene-sarasota-tourism-snowbirds-2c6c92ba9dd4a452ceaa7ce2e42c7bd2?

Hurricane season isn’t over: A tropical cyclone could form in next two weeks, experts say

Temperatures have cooled in Florida recently, making it tempting to think that hurricane season is over. Mother Nature, however, may have something different in mind.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/23/hurricane-season-isnt-over-a-tropical-cyclone-could-form-in-next-two-weeks-experts-say/?

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Hurricane center tracking system likely to develop in the Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a system that is likely to develop over the next few days in the southwestern  Caribbean sea.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/27/hurricane-center-tracking-system-likely-to-develop-in-the-caribbean/?

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Hurricane center ups odds Caribbean system will develop

The National Hurricane Center increased the odds that a system could develop in the Caribbean and become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/28/hurricane-center-ups-odds-caribbean-system-will-develop/?

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Hurricane center keeps odds at 40% Caribbean system will develop

The National Hurricane Center is keeping track Tuesday of a system that could develop in the Caribbean and become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/29/hurricane-center-ups-odds-caribbean-system-will-develop/?

FPL seeks to collect more than $1.17B from customers to cover hurricane-related costs

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/29/fpl-seeks-to-collect-more-than-1b-from-customers-to-cover-hurricane-related-costs/

ps:Lets fleece the people now!!

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Hurricane center ups odds for Caribbean system, tracks 2 more

That National Hurricane Center increased odds a Caribbean system will form while also starting to track to more systems with potential to become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/10/31/hurricane-center-ups-odds-caribbean-system-will-develop/?

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Tropical system has 90% chance of development, says AccuWeather. See Florida impact

The National Hurricane Center has slightly increased the chances of a tropical disturbance furthering development in the southwestern Caribbean Sea over the next seven days.

https://local.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3656554869810-tropical-system-has-90-chance-of-development-says-accuweather-see-florida-impact?

Here’s how many times a hurricane has hit Florida in November

ORLANDO, Fla. – By November, tropical activity is typically on the decline. After all, hurricane season peters out on Nov. 30.

https://www.clickorlando.com/weather/2024/11/01/why-are-november-hurricanes-so-rare-in-florida/

Hurricane center says high chance tropical depression will form in Caribbean

With one month left in hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said Friday said there was a high chance a Caribbean system will form into the season’s next tropical depression while tracking two more systems with potential to develop.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/11/01/hurricane-center-ups-odds-caribbean-system-will-develop/?

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Hurricane center tracks growing Caribbean system that could threaten Florida next week

The National Hurricane Center on Sunday continued to forecast a system in the Caribbean would slowly develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm in the next couple of days, and initial tropical storm watches or warnings could be needed soon. Weather models take it into the Gulf of Mexico next week, and Florida could be a target.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/11/03/hurricane-center-tracks-growing-caribbean-system-that-could-threaten-florida-next-week/?

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HURRICANE CENTER: New System To Become Hurricane Near Florida This Week

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — What is now “Potential Tropical Cyclone 18” is almost assuredly going to become Hurricane Rafael within days. The early Monday morning track from the National Hurricane Center shows the system moving into the Gulf. Here is the Monday morning “discussion” from the NHC:

https://bocanewsnow.com/2024/11/04/hurricane-center-new-system-to-become-hurricane-near-florida-this-week/

Tropical Storm Rafael forms as watches issued for Florida Keys

The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Rafael formed in the Caribbean on Monday, and is forecast to intensify into a hurricane as it heads north toward the Gulf of Mexico.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/11/04/system-that-could-grow-into-hurricane-rafael-headed-toward-gulf-of-mexico-nhc-says/?

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Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores

MIAMI (AP) — A hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica were issued as a weather system in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen this week, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

https://apnews.com/article/tropical-weather-caribbean-jamaica-cuba-florida-069e5fe8d494135771a752345704705f?

Growing Tropical Storm Rafael forecast to become hurricane, warnings issued for Florida Keys

The National Hurricane Center forecasts Tropical Storm Rafael to grow into the season’s 11th hurricane Tuesday as it moves toward Cuba with winds and storm surge expected to affect the Florida Keys this week.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/11/05/system-that-could-grow-into-hurricane-rafael-headed-toward-gulf-of-mexico-nhc-says/

Hurricane Rafael forms on way to Gulf, tropical storm warning issued for Florida Keys

The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael formed Tuesday evening on its way toward Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico while tropical storm warnings were issued for the Florida Keys.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/11/05/system-that-could-grow-into-hurricane-rafael-headed-toward-gulf-of-mexico-nhc-says/?

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Hurricane Rafael tracker: See projected path, spaghetti models, Florida impacts

Hurricane Rafael is continuing to strengthen and is now expected to make landfall in Cuba later today as a major hurricane, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

https://local.newsbreak.com/florida-state/3663802069789-hurricane-rafael-tracker-see-projected-path-spaghetti-models-florida-impacts?

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm after knocking out power on the island

HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Rafael made landfall in Cuba on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, shortly after powerful winds knocked out the country’s power grid.

https://apnews.com/article/rafael-tropical-storm-hurricane-cuba-f96033ae40b18d745f95d9dd17868457?

Major Hurricane Rafael makes Cuba landfall on way to Gulf of Mexico, then weakens to Category 2

The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Rafael weakened into a Category 2 storm Wednesday evening after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 on its way into the Gulf of Mexico, while the Florida Keys remained under a tropical storm warning.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/11/06/system-that-could-grow-into-hurricane-rafael-headed-toward-gulf-of-mexico-nhc-says/?