Tag: hurricane
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The science of how Hurricane Milton became such a monster
The Summary Hurricane Milton intensified at one of the fastest rates in recorded history. The storm’s winds — which exceeded 175 mph — were unprecedented for an October hurricane. Record hot water in the Gulf of Mexico aided Milton’s intensification, and a process known as eyewall replacement led it to grow in size. At nearly…
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Tampa’s Lieutenant Dan says he’ll endure Hurricane Milton on boat
University of Tampa senior Terrence Concannon was walking his usual route from school in mid-September when he encountered something out of the ordinary: a man in a sailboat, caught in the wind and being dragged out to sea. “Not a single person would help me,” Concannon recalled the man explaining after the rescue. “They all…
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Justice Department, FTC warn consumers of fraud, price gouging risks ahead of Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approached landfall in western Florida on Wednesday, the Biden administration warned consumers and businesses of the heightened risk of potential fraud, price gouging and collusion that accompanies major natural disasters. “Wrongdoers are looking to exploit opportunities and victims of natural disasters for their own personal gain,” U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe Jr. for the…
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Despite last-minute cleanup efforts, debris piles remain a threat during Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Florida — Towers of trash still littered the Florida landscape Wednesday as Hurricane Milton barreled towards the Gulf Coast and garbage haulers suspended efforts to remove debris that could be dangerous in high winds left over from Hurricane Helene. With only hours to go before Milton, a Category 4 already churning up “tornadic supercells”…
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Trump rallies in Pennsylvania; Harris gets Hurricane Milton briefing
In an interview on “The Chuck Toddcast” released this morning, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, who formerly supported Trump in 2016, criticized the former president as unfit for the job. “He can be a realtor, he could be a TV guy, he could be whatever he wants and I don’t care,” Cuban said. “But obviously, this…
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Hurricane Milton could double in size and campaigns focus on Arizona: Morning Rundown
Hurricane Milton makes its way toward Florida. Harris and Trump set their sights on Arizona voters. And some women say they feel safer using robotaxis. Here’s what to know today. Hurricane Milton plows toward Florida Florida is, once again, bracing for a direct hit as Hurricane Milton approaches the state and the window to evacuate…
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Hurricane Helene was wetter and windier due to climate change, report finds
The Sumamry A new report found that Hurricane Helene’s wind speeds were 11% more intense and its rainfall totals were about 10% higher because of climate change. The researchers expect Milton to behave similarly and said it is also likely to be worse because of climate change. The high sea surface temperatures that helped both…
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‘Life-threatening’ storm surge likely as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida
Storm surge is the abnormal rise in water levels during a storm, as heavy hurricane winds push a bulge of water toward shore as depths become more shallow. While winds are the primary cause of storm surge, it’s also affected by the storm’s angle of approach, the shape of the ocean floor and the low…
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How hospitals in Milton’s path are preparing for the hurricane
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, the staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital are getting ready. The facility, located in Sarasota, about an hour south of Tampa, is in the path of the hurricane but isn’t evacuating because it’s both the largest and the safest hospital in the area. “We’re probably on the highest ground…