• Category 4 Hurricane “Helene” slams Florida with destructive storm surge, leaves over 240 dead in U.S.

    ByRishav Kothari

    Hurricane “Helene” made landfall near Perry in the Big Bend region of Florida at 23:10 local time (LT) on Thursday, September 26, 2024, as a Category 4 hurricane with record-breaking winds of 220 km/h (140 mph). It created massive life-threatening storm surges of up to 6.1 m (20 feet). Multiple extreme wind warnings have been issued across several counties in the Big Bend region before the arrival of the eye of the storm.

  • Hurricane “Helene” expected to bring catastrophic and deadly storm surge to Florida Big Bend, U.S.

    ByTeo Blašković

    Hurricane “Helene” is expected to rapidly intensify to a Category 4 major hurricane before making landfall on Florida’s Big Bend coast on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Catastrophic storm surge, potentially reaching 6 m (20 feet) above ground, along with destructive winds and life-threatening flash flooding, pose serious risks to the region. Residents in affected areas are urged to follow evacuation orders and complete preparations immediately.

  • Florida preparing for major hurricane impact, U.S.

    ByRishav Kothari

    Tropical Storm “Helene” is expected to rapidly intensify and become a major hurricane by Thursday, September 26, 2024, as it moves toward the Gulf Coast. Forecasts predict that the storm will bring dangerous flooding and strong winds to western Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the southeastern U.S. as early as Thursday.

  • Hurricane “Francine” to hit Louisiana today with powerful winds and dangerous storm surge, U.S.

    ByTeo Blašković

    Hurricane “Francine” is forecast to make landfall along the Louisiana coast, between the Vermilion/Cameron line and Grand Isle, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds are expected, with warnings in effect across Louisiana and Mississippi. The storm is also forecast to bring heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of flash flooding across the region through Thursday.

  • Tropical Storm “Francine” forms in Gulf of Mexico, forecast to hit U.S. Gulf Coast as hurricane

    ByTeo Blašković

    Tropical Storm “Francine” formed in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of eastern Mexico, at 15:00 UTC on Monday, September 9, 2024. This is the 6th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The system is expected to intensify into a hurricane as it approaches the Louisiana and Upper Texas coastline on Wednesday, September 11. The current forecast track calls for landfall in Louisiana at hurricane strength on Wednesday.

  • Record-breaking temperatures in the West, heavy rains with flash flooding along the Gulf Coast, U.S.

    ByRishav Kothari

    A dangerous heatwave is set to intensify across the Southwest and Western Coast of the United States starting September 5, 2024, with forecasts predicting temperatures soaring as high as 48.9 °C (115 °F) in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple warnings for heat-related illnesses as record-breaking highs are expected in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Phoenix sets new heat record with above 37.8 °C (100 °F) for 100 days, Arizona

    ByRishav Kothari

    On September 3, 2024, Phoenix shattered its previous heat record after enduring 100 consecutive days of temperatures above 37.8 °C (100 °F). The relentless heat, which began on May 27, continues to wreak havoc across the region, contributing to a surge in heat-related deaths and posing significant risks to vulnerable populations.

  • Mass power outages as severe storms sweep through Michigan and the Great Lakes region, U.S.

    ByRishav Kothari

    Severe storms battered Southeast Michigan and the Great Lakes region on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, leaving more than 400 000 utility customers without power — approximately 1 million people. The storms brought hurricane-force winds, and large hail that caused extensive damage, including uprooted trees, downed power lines, and blocked roads.