Tag: hurricane
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Shares of generator maker soar, insurance stocks fall as Hurricane Milton intensifies
Shares of backup power generation company Generac Holdings surged more than 7% on Monday as Hurricane Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm. Hurricane Milton is forecast to move north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Monday and Tuesday before crossing the Gulf of Mexico to approach the west coast of Florida by Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.…
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Hurricane Milton’s rapid intensification is part of a climate trend
Milton, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday evening along Florida’s Gulf coast, has been traveling over unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Much of the ocean basin has been well over 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with parts of the Gulf up to 4 degrees higher than normal, according to data from NASA’s Jet…
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Public officials urge halt to the spread of rampant disinformation around Hurricane Helene
Republican and Democratic politicians and officials have in recent days resorted to pleading with people to stop spreading false information related to Hurricane Helene, with many saying that rumors and conspiracy theories are hampering recovery efforts. A torrent of false claims has muddied details around the recovery efforts following the storm, which left hundreds dead…
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Ron DeSantis is refusing to take Harris’ call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamia Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state. A source familiar with the situation said he was dodging the Democratic presidential nominee’s calls because they “seemed political,” according to a DeSantis aide. “Kamala was trying…
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Israel marks a year since Oct. 7 attacks and Hurricane Milton strengthens: Morning Rundown
Israel observes the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks as it steps up attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. Hurricane Milton strengthens on its path to Florida. And we look at highlights from the 5th week of NFL matchups. Here’s what to know today. After Oct. 7, destruction and anguish mark a Middle East consumed…
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Hurricane Milton strengthens, triggers storm surge warnings for Florida’s Gulf Coast
The Mexican government has issued a hurricane warning for the Yucatan Peninsula coast from Celestun to Rio Lagartos Gov. Ron DeSantis told a news conference Sunday that an around-the-clock operation to clear debris and fallen trees from Helene was underway ahead of Milton’s arrival, to minimize the threat from flying objects. He said Milton is…
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Track Hurricane Milton’s path, forecast and status
Hurricane Milton is expected to continue to develop rapidly as it soaked up its natural fuel, warm water in the Gulf of Mexico. In a nighttime bulletin Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said Milton would likely strengthen into a major hurricane, defined by a minimum of 111 mph sustained winds, within 24 hours or so. NBC…
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Mike Johnson won’t commit to bringing House back before the election for more hurricane relief
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday did not commit to calling Congress back into session before the election after President Joe Biden pressed congressional leaders about potential funding shortfalls in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Johnson was asked about Biden’s letter to congressional leaders on Friday requesting more…
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Milton erupts into Category 1 hurricane as Southeast reels from Helene
Tropical Storm Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane Sunday with its path aimed at Florida, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state. The hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday afternoon, federal forecasters said. The storm debuted as a hurricane early Monday after producing sustained winds of 80…
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Tropical Storm Milton forms just days after Hurricane Helene’s devastation
Tropical Storm Milton formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico Saturday morning, just hours after it became a tropical depression, , according to the National Hurricane Center. This new storm formation comes less than 10 days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane, bringing life-threatening conditions to…