Tropical Storm Ileana has formed off the Pacific coast of Mexico, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Ileana has formed off the Pacific coast of Mexico, forecasters say.
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Denial comes as prominent Republicans politicize disaster aid after Hurricane Helene
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While some Aussies are enjoying an early start to summer, others have been urged to stay alert.
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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.
- The Independent
Hurricane Milton live updates: Tampa braces for strongest storm in century as Category 4 hurricane barrels toward Florida
Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 4 but poses ‘even more danger’ as it continues to grow in size ahead of Wednesday’s projected landfall
- NewsWire
Heat blast to hit state as mercury soars
It looks like summer has hit early, with one big city set to swelter through 32C temperatures.
- 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.
- Euronews
World’s rivers drying up: World Meteorological Organization issues stark climate warning
Last year was the driest for global rivers in 30 years, while glaciers suffered the largest mass loss in 50 years.View on euronews
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Draconid meteor shower to create celestial spectacle this week
The meteor shower, also known as the Giacobinids, should peak between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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‘The power of water.’ How Helene devastated western North Carolina and left communities in ruins
A week after Hurricane Helene roared through, the smell of death overpowers the cool mountain air over the isolated twisting roads of devastated rural western North Carolina.
- Deadline
Hurricane Milton One Of The Strongest Storms Ever Recorded In Atlantic Basin; Threat Has Residents Fleeing & Disney World Resort Closing Some Attractions – Update
UPDATED, 1:20 a.m. PT: Hurricane Milton has officially became one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin. Milton’s maximum sustained winds reached 180 mph late Monday, then declined to 155 mph as the storm skimmed across the top of Cancun, Mexico. It is now a Category 4 cyclone and expected explode in …
- HuffPost
Mike Johnson: There’s No Rush For Congress To Approve Hurricane Relief
“We’ll be back in session immediately after the election,” the House speaker said of waiting until November for Congress to vote on emergency funding.
- The Independent
Milton rapidly strengthens into hurricane as Florida braces for life-threatening storm surge and winds
Milton is due to turn into a Category 3 hurricane and make landfall on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center warned
- The Independent
Moment Florida meteorologist breaks down live on air while reporting on Hurricane Milton
‘I apologize – this is just horrific,’ NBC affiliate WTVJ’s John Morales choked
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More rain as nation set for unsettled week and colder temperatures
Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin said Tuesday looks set to be ‘a mix of sunshine and showers’.
- Evening Standard
Hurricane Milton strengthens into Category 5 storm as it bears down on Florida
Evacuations have been ordered in the area, which is still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene
- Deadline
NBC Meteorologist Chokes Up While Reporting On Hurricane Milton: “This Is Just Horrific”
As Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, the Sunshine State is bracing for another potentially catastrophic hit from Hurricane Milton. On Monday, NBC 6 South Florida meteorologist John Morales emotionally reported on the storm’s projected path, breaking down into tears over the “incredible hurricane,” which has quickly intensified from a Category 3 to 5, with wind …
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Traffic Backed up For Miles as Florida Residents Race to Evacuate Ahead of Hurricane
Residents rushed to evacuate Florida’s Gulf Coast on Monday, October 7, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton.HurricaneXplorer, otherwise known as David Velez Cuevas, captured this footage showing lines of vehicles sitting on Interstate 4 heading out of Tampa in anticipation of the storm.Several counties were under evacuation orders, including Charlotte, Citrus, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota on Monday, local media reported. Voluntary orders were issued in Glades and Okeechobee counties.Milton was forecast to impact Florida’s west coast on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said. Credit: HurricaneXplorer via Storyful
- BBC
Florida braces for 'potentially catastrophic' Hurricane Milton
The "monster" storm is due to hit the heavily populated city of Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.
- The Independent
‘The roar is like you’re inside a 747 jet engine’: What is it like being in a Category 5 hurricane?
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring unsurvivable storm surge up to 15ft to parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast by Wednesday
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Milton Upgraded to Category 5 Hurricane
Hurricane Milton quickly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico by the afternoon of Monday, October 7, forecasters said, citing data accumulated by Hurricane Hunter aircraft.Satellite imagery released by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University shows the large storm swirl in the Gulf of Mexico.According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm carried maximum sustained winds up to 160 mph (250 km/hr) with higher gusts. Hours earlier, forecasters said the storm had been upgraded to a Category 4.Milton was expected to bring strong winds to the Yucatan Peninsula, and heavy rainfall related to the storm would affect parts of Florida throughout Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Credit: CSU/CIRA & NOAA via Storyful