Experts Propose New Category 6 for Stronger Hurricanes Experts propose the creation of a new Category 6 for hurricanes with winds exceeding 192 mph, as climate change intensifies the strongest storms. Top News · Feb 6, 2024
Dial it up to Category 6? As warming stokes storms, some want a bigger hurricane category A handful of super powerful tropical storms in the last decade and the prospect of more to come has a couple of experts proposing a new category of whopper hurricanes: Category 6. The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024
Hurricanes becoming so strong that new category needed, study says Scientists propose new category 6 rating to classify ‘mega-hurricanes’, becoming more likely due to climate crisis The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024
National Hurricane Center Updates Cone to Include Inland Areas The National Hurricane Center is updating its cone of uncertainty forecast tool to include predictions for inland areas, aiming to raise awareness of the d... Top News · Feb 2, 2024
Weather tracker: Storm Ingunn hits Norway with hurricane-force winds Schools closed and bus thrown off road in most powerful storm for decades, while snow ends dry spell in Himalayas The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024
‘The last thing I wanted’: cesarean rates in Puerto Rico soar amid health crisis More than half of babies born on the island are delivered via surgery, but doctor convenience is only half the story The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2024
Mexico sent 25,000 troops to Acapulco after Hurricane Otis. But it hasn't stopped the violence The Mexican government has sent 25,000 troops to Acapulco after the resort was hit by Hurricane Otis on Oct. 25 The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024
Six years after Hurricane Harvey, the city of Houston still hasn’t allocated $200 million in relief funds Both the state and the city of Houston say they want to work together to help pay down the remaining funds. The Texas Tribune · Jan 8, 2024
How Florida Cut Red Tape To Fast-Track Hurricane Repairs Bureaucracy usually mires construction projects in delays. Florida is trying to buck that norm. Reason · Dec 28, 2023
Mexico's president predicts full recovery for Acapulco, but resort residents see difficulties Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is ebullient about the recovery of Acapulco after Hurricane Otis smashed into the resort on Oct. 25, killing 52 people The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
More than a year after a hurricane ravaged this Florida golf course, it’s finally open again The golf club is open again, minus a hot tub on the 18th green. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2023
The Golden Hurricane sweep the Red Raiders in thrilling NCAA win! In an exhilarating match, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane triumphed over the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a final score of 66-58. A game full of surprises and im... Top News · Dec 20, 2023
Hurricanes dominate Golden Knights, securing a commanding 6-3 victory! Carolina Hurricanes conquer Vegas Golden Knights with a dazzling performance, scoring 6 goals to Vegas' 3. A thrilling match filled with suspense and high-... Top News · Dec 20, 2023
2023's extreme storms, heat and wildfires broke records – a scientist explains how global warming fuels climate disasters The year 2023 was marked by extraordinary heat, wildfires and weather disasters. The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023
Latin Times · Dec 17, 2023 Acapulco's Cliff Divers Are Back After Deadly Hurricane Otis As cliff-diving returned this month, the tourism industry has hoped for a much-needed rebound, but it has been slow to take off.
International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023 Acapulco's Cliff Divers Are Back After Deadly Hurricane With few tourists watching the daring feat, Abraham Estrada dives off La Quebrada, an emblematic Acapulco cliff where the spectacle has resumed but struggles to attract visitors after the Mexican resort was hammered by Hurricane Otis.
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Golf Monthly · Dec 12, 2023 Charlie Woods Results - Including Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Win In 2023 Tiger Woods's son is at the start of what could be a promising career, but how have his results been so far?
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 In the eye of the climate storm: hurricane-hit Dominica bets on a resilient eco-future Vulnerable to ever-more powerful storms, the Caribbean’s ‘nature island’ is future-proofing infrastructure and tourism to mitigate the economic and environmental impacts of extreme weather
The Texas Tribune · Dec 11, 2023 How Texans can prepare for extreme weather Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time. Preparation is key to staying safe during an emergency.
Latin Times · Dec 7, 2023 Hurricane Otis to Become Costliest Insured Disaster in Mexico: Swiss Re Global natural catastrophes will pass the $100 billion threshold for the 4th consecutive year
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023 Hurricane season that saw storms from California to Nova Scotia ends Thursday A busy Atlantic hurricane season is now coming to a close
WEKU · Nov 30, 2023 An active 2023 hurricane season comes to a close The Atlantic hurricane season ends today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says more named storms formed in the Atlantic this year than any other El Niño year in the modern record.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 A tale of two cities: a month after Hurricane Otis, Acapulco exposes gaps in disaster response Tourist areas in the Mexican resort city are slowly coming back to life but in poorer neighbourhoods many people lack food and power, and face the threat of disease
The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023 How a small Caribbean island is trying to become hurricane-proof When Hurricane Maria struck the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica in 2017, it caused the kind of devastation which is unthinkable to larger countries. The Category 5 hurricane damaged 98% of building roofs and caused US$1.2 billion (£950 million) in damage. Dominica effectively lost 226% of its GDP overnight.