Hurricane John weakens to Category 2 strength inland from Mexico’s southern Pacific coast
PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane John weakens to Category 2 strength inland from Mexico’s southern Pacific coast.
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NewsWireWoolies roof caves in after hail storm
The ceiling of a Woolworths supermarket has collapsed after a severe thunderstorm brought hailstones of up to 7cm and around 86mm of rain in just one hour.
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State braces for severe thunderstorms
Residents of one state have been warned of damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rain amid a severe weather warning.
- Yahoo News Australia
Hurricane Milton shows signs of being 'unnatural disaster', US meteorologist warns
A US weather expert in the path of the hurricane spoke to Yahoo News from his home in Orlando, issuing an ominous warning.
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State cops 110mm drenching overnight
One Aussie state has copped a 110mm drenching from wild weather overnight, withsimilar soakings to come.
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida coast, with ‘multiple deaths’ and flooding reported: Live updates
Multiple fatalities have already been reported as Hurricane Milton wrecks havoc along the Florida coastline
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Town smashed by 69mm of rain in 30min
One Gold Coast town has been absolutely battered by rain overnight, recording a staggering 69mm in just 30 minutes.
- Yahoo News Australia
Zoo evacuates dozens of animals in 'Noah's Ark operation' as deadly threat emerges
Animals have been packed in cages as an extreme weather event threatens the city. Find out more.
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Florida Mayor Begs Residents ‘Don’t Get Political’ While Slamming Rumors Ahead Of Storm
“Hate to break it to you but a lot of what you see on social media is not factual," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said.
- The Daily Beast
Opinion: MAGA Shrugs Off Their Role in Making Hurricane Milton Worse
MAGA took no responsibility for the mega size of Hurricane Milton and the damage it threatens to inflict on Florida—but maybe it should have.The historical storm was supercharged by record water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico, a phenomenon worsened by the climate change that Donald Trump and his acolytes are determined to do nothing about.In fact, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went so far as to sign legislation in May that excises any reference to climate change from state law.Read more at The D
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Helene was supercharged by ultra-warm water made up to 500 times more likely by global warming, study finds
Climate change fueled abnormally high temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and worsened Hurricane Helene’s winds and rain causing ‘massive damage,’ scientists found.
- Deadline
Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall In Siesta Key, FL As A Major Cat. 3 Storm; Winds, Rain, “Massive” Tornados Batter State – Update
UPDATED AT 5:44 p.m. PT: Hurricane Milton made landfall tonight in Siesta Key, FL, just south of Tampa Bay. It storm had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph when it slammed into the state’s west coast, making it a major, Category 3 hurricane. Siesta Key is just south of Sarasota, meaning that Tampa Bay, population …
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Harris makes impromptu call into CNN, says Trump’s hurricane comments ‘dangerous’
Vice President Harris called into CNN on Wednesday to talk about Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida, bashing former President Trump for his comments about the federal government’s response to the latest storms. “It is dangerous, it is unconscionable, frankly, that anyone who considers themselves a leader would mislead desperate people to the point that…
- The Independent
Watch: Florida residents evacuate as Hurricane Milton heads for US
The National Hurricane Center has warned that Milton may regain strength and grow in size, posing “even more danger” as it is expected to make landfall in Florida by Wednesday evening, slamming into the densely populated Tampa Bay. K-12 schools across 43 of Florida’s 46 counties are set to close on Wednesday, while Orlando International Airport, will halt commercial passenger flights from 8am ET on Wednesday.
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Trump advisor calls Biden and FEMA Hurricane Milton safety update ‘literal propaganda’
Federal officials are warning against weather-related misinformation as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
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Thousands flee Hurricane Milton, causing traffic jams and fuel shortages
TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) -Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida's battered Gulf Coast as an enormous Category 5 storm on Tuesday, triggering massive traffic jams and fuel shortages as officials ordered more than 1 million people to flee before it slams into the Tampa Bay area. Milton, which exploded on Monday into one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record, was forecast to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday, threatening a stretch of Florida's densely populated west coast that is still reeling from the devastating Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago.
- Bloomberg
Why Storm Surge Won’t Be Categorized for Hurricane Milton
(Bloomberg) -- As powerful Hurricane Milton nears the Florida coast, forecasters are carefully charting its winds on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale. But there’s no easy way to categorize the storm surge that’s expected to ravage ocean-front communities. Most Read from BloombergSan Francisco to Shut 9% of Public Schools Amid Budget WoesChicago’s $1 Billion Budget Hole Exacerbated by School TurmoilUrban Heat Stress Is Another Disparity in the World’s Most Unequal NationShould Evictions Be Bann
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Astronaut captures view of Hurricane Milton from space
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured photos and videos of Hurricane Milton from space as the storm barrels toward central Florida. Dominick posted the hurricane image and video on the social platform X, showing Milton through the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour window currently docked at the International Space Station. “We flew over Hurricane Milton about…
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‘Truthfully, only a fool would stay.’ Floridians head inland as Hurricane Milton’s fury nears
Like millions across Florida, Carol Whitmore was all-in Tuesday on her plan for weathering a massive and powerful storm growing broader and stronger by the hour.
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The challenges Floridians are facing while trying to evacuate
As Floridians make plans to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, they’re facing clogged highways, gas shortages and empty grocery shelves.
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Parts of Northumberland hit by ‘severe flooding’
The Met Office has also warned that thunderstorms may cause flooding and road closures across parts of southern England.