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Hurricane Milton on its way to Florida.
Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida
 AccuWeather meteorologists warn people to prepare for an extreme risk to lives and property in Florida ahead of significant hurricane impacts, expected to arrive in less than 72 hours.  more
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An overturned industrial storage tank in Asheville, N.C., shows the power of fast-moving flood water.
In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent and growing threat
Florida officials reported that a retired nuclear plant south of Cedar Key experienced a storm surge of as much as 12 feet that inundated buildings and an industrial wastewater pond. more
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AAA shares insurance advice for Florida residents
Once conditions are safe, assess your property, take pictures of any damage, and contact your insurance provider immediately to start the claims process. more
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Rain and wind and bugs... oh my!
Some mosquitoes in Florida will breed in small containers of standing water. This includes mosquitoes that are vectors for the pathogens that cause dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. more
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STEINHATCHEE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 27: People walk down a street with a dog in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024 near Steinhatchee, Florida. Hurricane Helene made landfall nearby last night as a category four storm but has weakened as it moves inland.
Hurricane Helene causes deaths, leaves hundreds of thousands without power in Florida
State and local officials are reporting more than half a dozen deaths in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which came ashore late Thursday night in the Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm. more
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Hurricane Helene.
Orange County under Tornado Watch; wind gusts up to 55 mph as Helene approaches Florida
Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for all of East Central Florida. Orange County is under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. this evening. Hurricane Helene has a very large wind field. Strong winds are the biggest concern in Central Florida, and in the coming hours, we will see conditions deteriorate. more
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Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene poised to hit Florida
The National Weather Service has determined that Orange County is under a Tropical Storm Warning. There are isolated tornado threats that could begin as early as Wednesday evening. more
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Florida Disaster Contractors Network activated to connect homeowners with Florida licensed contractors for Post-Helene home repairs
Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network is a free resource founded by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, designed to connect homeowners with licensed contractors and suppliers to perform emergency repairs. more
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The U.S. has seen a large number of billion-dollar disasters in recent years.
Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role
There are a few reasons why insurance rates are rising, but a common thread is that climate change is fueling more severe weather, and insurers are responding to rising damage claims. more
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Breaking News: City announces hurricane-related closings for Thursday
The City of Apopka, Orange County Public Schools, St. Johns River Water Management District, and many other agencies and organizations have announced multiple closings and event postponements for Thursday because of Hurricane Helene. more
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Florida braces for Helene
AccuWeather is expecting Tropical Storm Helene to make landfall as a major hurricane of Category 3 strength with sustained winds of 111-129 mph. more
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Sandbags available to Orange County residents ahead of weather system
Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags and directed to the sand pile on site. All residents will need to bring their own shovels to fill their sandbags. more
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Help HOPE CommUnity Center prepare for Helene
Hope Community Center is urgently collecting non-perishable food items to ensure it can support these families once the storm clears. Your donation will go directly to those in need, offering stability and nourishment in a time of uncertainty. more
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Breaking News: OCPS closing schools Thursday
The primary decision point for any potential closure is based on sustained wind speeds projected to exceed 35 mph. That is the threshold for our buses to be safely on the roads. more
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Hurricane Ian
Breaking News: Apopka makes sandbags available to its residents
The City of Apopka will have sandbags available for residents at Edwards Field, located at the corner of Forest and 1st Street behind Kit Land Nelson Park. more
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What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?
Overall, the global average temperature was 2.74 degrees Fahrenheit (1.52 degrees Celsius) above the 20th-century average. more
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Flood Watch: Storm awareness critical as hurricane season ramps up
Four hazards are associated with tropical cyclones: wind, flooding, rain, storm surge, and tornadoes. Wind is how tropical cyclones are classified, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. more
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Hurricane Debby and summer storms drive rainfall above monthly average
Early in the month, Hurricane Debby brought significant rain to northern and western counties, with typical summer rain patterns contributing throughout the rest of August. more
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Cooling streaks indicate the potential for two Niña’s at once – Pacific and Atlantic, a rare event.
What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season
This cooling is related to two climate phenomena with similar names: La Niña, which forms in the tropical Pacific, and the less well-known Atlantic Niña. more
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Many hurricane-prone Gulf Coast communities, like Fort Myers, Fla., have grown quickly in recent years.
Coastal cities’ growing hurricane vulnerability is fed by both climate change and unbridled population growth
In many coastal cities, fast population growth has left more people living in areas at high risk of flooding. more
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 08: Residents assess a fallen tree in their in their neighborhood after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area on July 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Tropical Storm Beryl developed into a Category 1 hurricane as it hit the Texas coast late last night. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Emergency responders struggle with burnout, budgets as disasters mount
Hundreds of thousands of emergency responders are facing unprecedented challenges —from burnout to post-traumatic stress disorder to tighter budgets — as they battle hurricanes, windstorms, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters that are more frequent and intense than those in the past. more
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Vehicle and home damage in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian in Bonita Springs.
Audit report recommends changes to Florida's Citizen's Property Insurance
Citizens have established underwriting guidelines for each line of business for agents to use when preparing and reviewing insurance applications. more
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Recovery from a hurricane gets even harder when more storms follow, as Lake Charles, La., residents saw.
How back-to-back hurricanes set off a year of compounding disasters for one city − and alarm bells about risks in a warming world
The best way to reduce recovery time is to eliminate the need to recover at all. That begins with building homes that are able to withstand extreme storms. more
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July rainfall returns to above average, ending a five-month dry streak
Hurricane Debby had a mixed impact across the District. Southern counties and the central east coast, extending up to Flagler County, received minimal rainfall from the storm. more
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Disturbances in the Atlantic like this on Aug. 12, 2024, may be no big deal, or they could be the seeds of a destructive hurricane.
New storm is headed for the Caribbean: What meteorologists look for in early signs of a future hurricane
The first signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before a storm gains its fierce momentum. Wispy cirrus clouds radiating outward, the appearance of curved banding low-level clouds and a drop in atmospheric pressure are all clues. more
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