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Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends After a Bizarre Year with 14 Named Storms

The Americas and the Caribbean can finally breathe a sigh of relief for several months as 2022's bizarre Atlantic hurricane season finally ended with massive super storms like Ian and Fiona devastating the region.

Florida Hotels Offer 'Distress Rates' as Hurricane Ian Nears the State and Strengthens to Category 3 Storm

Sep 27, 2022 04:17 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Some Florida hotels are now offering lower rates as Hurricane Ian gets closer to the state and intensifies into a Category 3 storm.

Hurricane Fiona: Puerto Rico in Total Blackout, Videos Show Scary Damage

Sep 18, 2022 10:56 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Hurricane Fiona made landfall in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico on Sunday afternoon, and the island faces not only power outages and high winds but also massive flooding.

Central America Storm Expected to Hit Nicaragua and Costa Rica, May Turn Into Hurricane

Jul 01, 2022 12:06 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Forecasters said a fast-moving storm that recently hit several countries in the Caribbean and the northern part of South America could eventually develop into a hurricane over the Pacific.

Hurricane Pamela Makes Landfall on West Coast Mexico With Threats of Flashfloods, Mudslides

Oct 14, 2021 12:04 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Hurricane Pamela has made landfall on Mexico's West Coast. Pamela was categorized as a Category 1 hurricane before losing force and was seen to move inland as a tropical storm.

Alligator Attack: Lousiana Man Killed by Alligator While Wading Through Hurricane Ida Floodwaters

Aug 31, 2021 05:25 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A 71-year-old man in Louisiana died in an alligator attack after the animal bit off his arm as he waded through the floodwaters brought by Hurricane Ida.

Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall in Cuba; Forecast to Hit Louisiana Next as Category 4 Hurricane

Aug 27, 2021 11:19 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Hurricane Ida is seen to hit the northern U.S. Gulf Coast as a major hurricane this weekend, bringing life-threatening storm surge and dangerous rainfall flooding.

Hurricane Delta Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Homes and Businesses in US without Electricity

Hurricane Delta Leaves More Than 600,000 US Homes and Businesses Without Electricity

Oct 11, 2020 05:48 AM EDT By Madelaine D.

As hurricane Delta moved further inland, more than 600,000 power outages were reported across Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi on early Saturday afternoon, the power officials said.

COVID-19 Ends the Use of Florida Schools as Hurricane Shelters

Apr 25, 2020 09:26 PM EDT By Olive Marie

To prevent COVID-19 from spreading, the officials of Florida announced recently, they might not open up schools or mass shelters for people who seek shelter in the event of a hurricane.

'Bomb Cyclone' Winter Storm Hits U.S. Before Thanksgiving

Nov 27, 2019 11:46 AM EST By Jermaine DC.

As two storms hit West Coast this week, forecasters warn Thanksgiving travelers to buckle up as affected areas experience hurricane-force winds, blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and "bomb cyclone".

Tropical storm Rafael pours rain over the Caribbean

Oct 14, 2012 03:05 AM EDT By Staff Reporter

Tropical storm Rafael is pouring rain over the eastern region of the Caribbean.