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Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Expectations of Higher Storage Builds

October Nymex natural gas (NGV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.088 (-2.82%). Oct nat-gas prices retreated on Wednesday due to the prospects for US gas inventories to build in the near term. Due to seasonal pipeline maintenance along the Gulf Coast, nat-gas exports are set to decline, which will boost...

Barchart · Sep 10, 2025

Hurricane Katrina 20 years on: A look back at the devastation New Orleans suffered

Footage shows the devastation Louisiana suffered as Hurricane Katrina crashed into the Gulf Coast 20 years ago.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with memorials and brass band parade

New Orleans is set to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating landfall on the Gulf Coast

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

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Feds move to eliminate petrochemical watchdog, putting Texans and others at risk

Amid increasingly intense weather, the Chemical Safety Board is the lone independent agency watching over the Gulf Coast’s petrochemical corridor.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 29, 2025

Trump Administration Moves to Cut Vital Petrochemical Watchdog, Putting Texans and Others at Risk

Amid increasingly intense weather, the Chemical Safety Board is the lone independent agency watching over the Gulf Coast's petrochemical corridor.

Capital & Main · Jul 28, 2025

Plans advance for $10 billion Exxon plastics plant on the Texas coast

Officials at a rural school district voted on Tuesday to begin developing a tax break agreement intended to draw Exxon to their stretch of the Gulf Coast north of Corpus Christi.

The Texas Tribune · May 1, 2025

15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incomplete

Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster off the Gulf Coast, the effects of the largest oil spill in U.S. history are still being felt

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

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A look at Louisiana's Mardi Gras festivities through the years

The 2025 Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- is reaching its conclusion on the Gulf Coast

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Mardi Gras Celebrations In New Orleans Amid Heightened Security

Explore the vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, featuring diverse traditions, heightened security, and eco-friendly initiatives.

As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance.

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

Sledding on boogie boards, ice hockey on Canal Street: The Gulf Coast embraces a rare snow day

When the sun rose on the Gulf Coast Wednesday, palm trees were dusted with snow, waves crashed on icy beaches, and overjoyed Southerners grabbed whatever would slide and headed for the closest hill

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Florida's snowfall record smashed as historic storm blasts Gulf Coast

A historic winter snowstorm has reached the Gulf Coast, smothering the region in Arctic air and dropping record-breaking amounts of snow on northern Florida.

LiveScience · Jan 22, 2025

Watch 'history in the making' as rare winter storm sweeps across US states

A rare winter storm continues to sweep through states across the Gulf Coast with unprecedented levels of snow falling.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Deep South braces for a rare winter storm threatening heavy snow, sleet and ice

Residents across parts of the Gulf Coast and South are bracing for a rare winter storm expected to drop heavy snow and create treacherous conditions, including freezing rain and sleet

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Sara is unlikely to hit the U.S. as a hurricane – that doesn’t mean the Gulf Coast is in the clear

Remnants from the tropical storm are expected to bring severe weather to Florida and the Gulf Coast, including wind gusts up to 60mph

International Business Times · Oct 10, 2024

Rescues Underway After Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Millions Without Power In Florida

The storm slammed into the Gulf Coast on Wednesday, spawning dozens of tornadoes and carrying dangerous winds and soaking rain

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

The Latest: Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but danger remains in Florida

Hurricane Milton is bringing powerful winds, a storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm

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The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

How will Hurricane Milton stack up against other major recent storms?

Ferocious Hurricane Milton is charging its way across the Gulf Coast with Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, in its sights

New Tropical System Threatens Gulf Coast With Heavy Rain

Stay informed about a potential tropical system in the Gulf bringing rain to the Gulf Coast.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024

Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

Hurricane Helene has made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm as forecasters warn of “catastrophic” flooding along the Gulf Coast

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

Storm could become major hurricane before it hits the Gulf Coast this week

A potential Hurricane Helene could reach the US this week

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico

Forecasters have issued hurricane watches for parts of Cuba and Mexico as a cluster of storms located south of the Cayman Islands is expected to strengthen in upcoming days as it moves north toward the U.S. The National Hurricane Center says the disturbance is expected to become Hurricane Helene on…

Barchart · Sep 13, 2024

Nat-gas Prices Relinquish Early Gains as Gulf Production Comes Back Online

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Friday closed down by -0.052 (-2.21%). Oct nat-gas prices Friday fell back from a 2-month nearest-futures high and posted moderate losses. Long liquidation emerged in nat-gas futures Friday on reports of US nat-gas production and deliveries coming back online along the Gulf Coast...

Space · Sep 10, 2024

Satellites watch Tropical Storm Francine threaten Gulf Coast (video)

Satellites operated by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration watched Tropical Storm Francine strengthen as it approaches the Gulf Coast.

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