In Florida, the Climate Crisis Comes Due as a Higher Insurance Premium The state’s voters aren’t arguing about fuel. They’re arguing about who pays when extreme weather hits. Capital & Main · Sep 23
Hurricane Polo among ‘the strongest ever’ as Category 4 storm threatens Mexico’s coast Experts have linked the rapid intensification of the ‘extremely dangerous’ storm to El Nino The Independent UK · Sep 23
Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5: National Hurricane Center tracks powerful storm as Mexico faces dangerous weather risks Hurricane Polo, classified as a Category 5 storm, intensified rapidly as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast. Mexican authorities closed ports and temporarily suspended classes in several areas due to safety concerns. The National Hurricane Center warned of potential flooding, mudslides, and severe ocean conditions in the region. Although a direct… The Economic Times · Sep 23
In 2012, 18,000 volunteers classified 1 million cyclone images; their crowdsourced assessments helped scientists study past storms Initiated in 2012, the Cyclone Center mobilized volunteers to classify hurricanes via satellite imagery. This groundbreaking initiative sought to refine the Dvorak technique, a long-standing method that historically lacked consistency. Over seven years, 18,000 volunteers analyzed more than one million hurricanes, enriching our understanding of climate change and hurricane dynamics. The Economic Times · Sep 23
Why AI has trouble predicting the fury of hurricane intensity Artificial intelligence has revolutionized weather forecasting in just a few years, with global AI weather models now able to produce forecasts that rival some of the world’s best physics-based prediction systems. The Conversation · Sep 23
Hurricane Polo path: Where is "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Polo now? Category 5 storm near Mexico triggers US Embassy warning, schools shut Hurricane Polo has rapidly escalated to a formidable Category 5 storm and is being treated 'extremely dangerous', boasting maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. It is forecasted to track along Mexico's southwestern coastline, leading to school closures in vulnerable regions as authorities have warned of possible mudslides and flash floods… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Foreign Office advice on travel to Mexico amid Hurricane Polo threat IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 23
Is it safe to travel to Mexico? Latest advice after Hurricane Simon hits tourist areas Meteorological agencies have warned of ‘extraordinary rainfall’ on Monday The Independent UK · Sep 23
Super El Niño: California declares emergency as Hurricane Polo remains Category 5 off Mexico US federal forecasts put the chance of a very strong El Niño above 90% this autumn and winter, with a 75% probability that the event could reach historic strength. California has declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter weather threat, while Hurricane Polo remains a Category 5 storm… The Times of India · Sep 23
Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever' and is churning off Mexico's Pacific coast Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades and is expected to skirt Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm The Independent UK · Sep 23
Hurricane Polo is now a Category 5 storm in the Pacific – here are its potential impacts on the US Hurricane Polo could bring a surge of moisture to the Southwest, potentially leading to more showers in the region The Independent UK · Sep 22
Hurricane Polo, rapidly intensifying from strong El Niño patterns, rages off coast of Mexico Polo, with sustained winds of 165mph, is churning 215 miles south of Zihuatanejo but is unlikely to directly hit Mexico The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Hurricane Polo Could Reach Category 5 This Week — Guerrero Braces for an Otis Repeat? Hurricane Polo surged to Category 4 in under a day and may hit Category 5 this week. Here's how Guerrero and Michoacán are responding. Latin Times · Sep 22
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Hurricane Polo grows into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific off Mexico Hurricane Polo has grown into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Polo, a tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to become a major hurricane this week The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Polo will rapidly intensify in the Pacific Ocean and become a major hurricane later this week
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21 Japanese islands brace for Dujuan to become a typhoon again Storm system expected to hit Izu Islands as it strengthens. Meanwhile, Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet
The Independent UK · Sep 20 Far from shore, Tropical Storm Fay forms as Odalys eyes hurricane strength A new tropical storm, Fay, has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean but doesn't pose a threat to land
The Times of India · Sep 20 Human-Powered World Journey: Colin Angus and Julie Wafaei row through a hurricane; 43,000 km in 720 days Colin Angus and Julie Wafaei embarked on a daring human-powered adventure, successfully completing a circumnavigation of the globe. Their incredible expedition involved cycling, skiing, and rowing across diverse terrains, even braving a hurricane while navigating the Atlantic Ocean. Starting and finishing their journey in Vancouver, they exemplified the spirit of…
The Times of India · Sep 19 2025 Coin Salvage Discovery: Divers recover 1,000 coins from 1715 fleet; find may reshape shipwreck research Divers recently recovered over one thousand gold and silver coins from a historic Spanish shipwreck. These artifacts lay submerged for nearly three centuries after a devastating hurricane struck the fleet. The recovered coins, originating from Spanish colonies, offer valuable historical and archaeological insights. Salvage operations are authorized and follow strict…
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Hurricane-ravaged island asks tourists to return with aloha and patience Small business owners worry too long a pause in tourism will inflict economic havoc, forcing more layoffs and financial gaps too large to recover from
The Times of India · Sep 17 Iguanas Raft To Anguilla: scientists track 200-mile hurricane voyage; study reshapes island origins Hurricanes in 1995 created a giant debris mat carrying living green iguanas. Fishermen on Anguilla discovered these iguanas, previously unknown to the island. Scientific analysis confirmed their journey across approximately 200 miles of open ocean. This event provided direct evidence for how island species colonize new lands. The iguanas established…
The Times of India · Sep 17 Barbuda Evacuation: Hurricane Irma left animals stranded; dogs turned feral, farms suffered As Hurricane Irma swept through Barbuda, it forced a mass evacuation, tragically leaving behind both household pets and livestock. In the aftermath, these animals struggled to adapt, some even reverting to instinctual survival behaviors. Animal welfare advocates swiftly intervened, establishing emergency shelters and delivering much-needed support, revealing significant shortcomings in…
The Times of India · Sep 17 2015 Capitana Recovery: treasure hunters find 51 gold coins, rare ‘Tricentennial Royal’; timed to 1715 wreck In 2015, a remarkable discovery was made along Florida's coast when the Schmitt family unearthed a treasure trove from the Capitana, dating back 300 years. Among the 51 gold coins was the coveted 1715 Royal Mexico Eight Escudos coin, a rare find indeed. The fleet had met its fate in…
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Body of last Hurricane Helene victim in Tennessee found 2 years later Nancy Tucker, 76, disappeared along with her husband, whose body was recovered within a couple of days