Hurricanes

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Hurricane center tracks Atlantic tropical wave with chance to develop

The National Hurricane Center continued Sunday to assess a tropical wave moving across the Atlantic with a chance to develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/20/hurricane-center-tracks-atlantic-tropical-wave-with-chance-to-develop/

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How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season

Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of people living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people’s lives. Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes. But the stress of hurricane season can be reduced if people have a plan for preparing their homes and for whether to stay and ride out a storm or evacuate. Read more.

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Hurricane center says system moving across Florida could develop in Gulf

The National Hurricane Center continued Wednesday to track a low pressure system near Florida that could move west into the Gulf and develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/23/hurricane-center-says-system-could-move-across-florida-and-develop-in-gulf/?

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Volunteers repair damaged parts of Appalachian Trail by hand almost a year after Helene

Almost a year since Hurricane Helene tore through the mountains of the Southeast, restoration is still ongoing. In places like the Appalachian Trail it’s powered primarily by volunteers, at a time when federal resources are strained and uncertain. That labor, made up of people spanning several generations and continents, aims to not only return the trail to its former glory but make it more resilient against future inclement weather. Read More.   NOAA will maintain vital satellite data used for hurricane forecasting The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will maintain long-term access to key Defense Department satellite data used for hurricane forecasting and more, the agency said in a statement Tuesday. https://www.axios.com/2025/07/29/noaa-satellite-data-hurricane-forecasting?

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Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff

The U.S. Department of Defense will now continue sharing key data collected by three weather satellites that help forecasters track hurricanes. Meteorologists and scientists had warned of risks to accurate and timely storm tracking without the information when officials made plans to stop providing it beyond the end of this month.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/31/climate-hurricane-forecasting/?

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Alligator Alcatraz and hurricanes: Here’s what would put the site at particular risk

As Florida enters peak hurricane season, questions persist about the safety of the detainees as well as staff housed at Alligator Alcatraz, the tent city quickly erected to hold migrants in the middle of the Everglades.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/02/alligator-alcatraz-and-hurricanes-heres-what-would-put-the-site-at-particular-risk-2/?

Hurricane center tracks 2 Atlantic systems that could develop

The National Hurricane Center continued Sunday to track two systems in the Atlantic with the potential to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/03/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

Hurricane center tracks 2 Atlantic systems that could develop

The National Hurricane Center continued Sunday to track two systems in the Atlantic with the potential to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/03/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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Hurricane center eyes potential systems near Florida, in Atlantic while TS Dexter churns

The National Hurricane Center on Monday increased the odds two systems could form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm, including one near Florida’s coast, while newly formed Tropical Storm Dexter continued to churn in the Atlantic.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/04/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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Hurricane center increases odds system off Florida will develop amid Atlantic upsurge

The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday increased the chances an expected low pressure area off the northeast coast of Florida could develop into a tropical depression or storm while keeping an eye on another Atlantic system plus Tropical Storm Dexter.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/05/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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Hurricane center eyes 2 Atlantic systems along with Tropical Storm Dexter

The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday continued to keep track of Tropical Storm Dexter as well as two developing Atlantic systems that could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/06/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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Hurricane center tracks 2 Atlantic systems as Dexter becomes extratropical

The National Hurricane Center on Thursday said Tropical Storm Dexter had become extratropical, but continued to keep track of two developing Atlantic systems that could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/07/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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Here’s what forecasters think the rest of 2025 hurricane season will look like

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued an August update to its 2025 hurricane season outlook, slightly lowering its prediction for how many storms to expect.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/07/heres-what-forecasters-think-the-rest-of-2025-hurricane-season-will-look-like/?

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Hurricane center tracks new system joining 2nd in Atlantic with chance to develop

The National Hurricane Center on Friday began forecasting a new system to form in the Atlantic while continuing to keep track of one other system that could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/08/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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Hurricane center ups odds on new Atlantic system, keeps track of 2nd

The National Hurricane Center on Saturday increased the odds a new tropical wave that has ventured into the Atlantic will develop while also keeping track of a second system that could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/09/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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Hurricane center says Atlantic system likely to become tropical depression

The National Hurricane Center on Sunday said a system in the eastern Atlantic could become a tropical depression soon while continuing to keep tabs on one other Atlantic system.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/10/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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Tropical Storm Erin could be major hurricane by weekend, NHC says

Tropical Storm Erin formed in the eastern tropical Atlantic on Monday morning and is forecast to grow into a major hurricane by the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/11/hurricane-center-tracks-2-atlantic-systems-that-could-develop/?

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HURRICANE CENTER: Erin Path Shifts South, Florida In Early Cone Zone

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become Hurricane Erin within days. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center then believe Erin will become a “major” hurricane, packing winds of up to 115 mph. While it is still too early to focus on a path, the Tuesday track is certainly one Floridians should watch.

https://bocanewsnow.com/2025/08/12/hurricane-center-erin-path-shifts-south-florida-in-early-cone-zone/

Tropical Storm Erin surges through Atlantic with Caribbean islands now at risk, NHC says

Tropical Storm Erin on Tuesday continued to push west through the Atlantic as the National Hurricane Center forecasted it to become a major hurricane with Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands in its potential path.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/12/tropical-storm-erin-forecast-to-become-major-hurricane/

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Tropical Storm Erin projected to become major hurricane with 125 mph top winds

Tropical Storm Erin is projected to become the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 on Friday and intensify into a major Category 3 hurricane this weekend, but its path looks to steer it clear of landfall for now.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/14/tropical-storm-erin-forecast-to-become-major-hurricane/

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Hurricane Erin intensifies, forecast to surge to Category 4 storm as it skirts Caribbean, NHC says

Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the season Friday morning, and is expected to develop into a major Category 3 storm this weekend then intensify further as it passes to the north of Puerto Rico in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/15/tropical-storm-erin-forecast-to-become-major-hurricane/

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Hurricane Erin falls back to Category 4 strength with 150 mph winds

Hurricane Erin on Saturday morning exploded into a major Category 5 storm with 160 mph sustained winds before weakening back to a strong Category 4 in the evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/16/tropical-storm-erin-forecast-to-become-major-hurricane/

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Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears

Erin strengthened into a hurricane Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. Erin, which is the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm late this weekend. Read More.   Tropical trouble After much speculation and many rounds of overhyped ghost storms going viral on social media, the Atlantic has its first hurricane of the year: Erin. See how it’s tracking.        Data: NOAA; Map: Axios Visuals ? Erin officially became the first hurricane of the Atlantic's 2025 season as it approached the northwest Caribbean today. Forecasters expect Erin to intensify into a major Category 3 or 4 hurricane over the weekend. Go deeper.

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Hurricane Erin path shifts, prompts new warnings as NHC tracks 2 other Atlantic systems

Hurricane Erin on Sunday dropped in intensity overnight, but is expected to regain strength while its path shifted prompting new warnings and watches to be issued by the Bahamas while the National Hurricane Center kept track of two other Atlantic systems.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/17/hurricane-erin-path-shifts-new-tropical-storm-warnings/

Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean August 16, 2025 The first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, Erin ramped up from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in a mere 24 hours. While the compact hurricane’s center wasn’t expected to hit land, it threatened to dump flooding rains as it continued to grow larger.

Read more   Hurricane Erin path shifts, prompts new warnings as NHC tracks 2 other Atlantic systems Hurricane Erin on Sunday dropped in intensity overnight, but is expected to regain strength while its path shifted prompting new warnings and watches to be issued by the Bahamas while the National Hurricane Center kept track of two other Atlantic systems. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/17/hurricane-erin-path-shifts-new-tropical-storm-warnings/

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Hurricane Erin intensifies near Bahamas with 2nd system coming up behind

Hurricane Erin on Monday bulked back up as a major Category 4 storm with an increasing wind field as it moved near the Bahamas. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center increased the odds a system following in the Atlantic could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/18/hurricane-erin-path-shifts-new-tropical-storm-warnings/

Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks but it’s expected to stay offshore

Hurricane Erin forced tourists to cut their vacations short on North Carolina’s Outer Banks even though the monster storm is expected to stay offshore after lashing part of the Caribbean with rain and wind on Monday.

https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-erin-outer-banks-f1c426e963cd8e5433d420df23fbc88e?

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Hurricane Erin’s early and rapid intensification may be a sign of things to come, experts say

This past weekend, Hurricane Erin went through one of the most rapid intensifications of any Atlantic hurricane on record, something that may becoming more and more common.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/18/hurricane-erins-early-and-rapid-intensification-may-be-a-sign-of-things-to-come-experts-say/?

Rip Current Risk

Hurricane Erin is projected to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents across the US East Coast this week before turning northeastward into the North Atlantic. Erin remains a Category 4 storm as of this writing, passing by the southeastern Bahamas yesterday. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph.    Six-foot waves are expected to reach much of the coast today, above which is considered dangerous for swimmers. Eight- to 12-foot waves are predicted to impact the Southeast by tomorrow, from northern Florida and South Carolina to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island have been evacuated amid a coastal flood watch. Track the hurricane's path here.   Erin is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season and among the most rapidly intensifying storms in history. Storm names are typically recycled every six years, with exceptions for especially severe systems; the last time the US witnessed a Hurricane Erin was Sept. 11, 2001.   See what else 1440 learned about hurricanes here.   Hurricane Erin could bring 8-foot waves to Florida; NHC tracks 2 more Atlantic systems Hurricane Erin on Tuesday dropped down to a Category 2 hurricane as it headed north in the Atlantic, but prompted coastal advisories for Florida while the National Hurricane Center kept track of two tropical waves that could follow in Erin’s path. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/19/hurricane-erin-path-shifts-new-tropical-storm-warnings/?

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Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin has prompted authorities to issue tropical storm watches for much of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, meaning winds of 39 mph to 73 mph are possible within the next 48 hours. Extensive beach erosion is also likely, with waves of 20 feet or more forecast. While the large Category 3 storm, which exploded in strength over the weekend, is not expected to make landfall, it will spark life-threatening rip currents, towering waves and storm surge as it tracks up the East Coast this week. At least 75 rip current rescues have already been conducted along North Carolina’s southern coast on Monday, officials reported." Click here to track Hurricane Erin’s predicted path.

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Hurricane Erin’s massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina’s Outer Banks

There’s a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island along the North Carolina Outer Banks that says: “One road on. One road off (sometimes)” — poking fun at the constant battle between Mother Nature and a thin ribbon of pavement connecting the narrow barrier island to the rest of the world.

https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-outer-banks-flooding-hurricane-erin-4e773a03377f5c6e042de7dd1830566f?