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☆ Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

MANILA, Philippines — A powerful typhoon wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters as it cut across the northern Philippines on Sunday in the sixth major storm to hit the country in less than a month. The country’s weather agency warned of a “potentially catastrophic and life-threatening situation” in provinces along its path. There were no immediate reports of casualties from the typhoon, which was forecast to blow northwestward on Sunday across northern Luzon, the archipelago’s most populous region. The capital region of metropolitan Manila would likely be spared from a direct hit but was placed, along with outlying regions, under storm alerts and warned of dangerous coastal storm surges. “Along a main boulevard here, the tidal surges went up to more than 23 feet near the seaside houses.

Persons: ” Roberto Monterola Organizations: Associated Press Locations: MANILA, Philippines, Catanduanes, Luzon, Manila

CNN —More than half a million people have been evacuated from their homes as Super Typhoon Man-yi made landfall along the eastern coast of Catanduanes, Philippines on Saturday. A further 18,000 were preemptively evacuated from the Eastern Samar and Samar provinces, PNA reported, with patients and staff members of Eastern Samar’s Arteche District Hospital being evacuated to the area’s municipal hall. Man-yi underwent rapid intensification on Friday, jumping from a tropical storm early Friday to a super typhoon early Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as others made preparations for the typhoon ahead of its landfall on Saturday. After crossing Catanduanes, Man-yi is expected to make another landfall about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of Manila Sunday afternoon.

Persons: Joseph Boboy Cua, “, ”, Charism Sayat Organizations: CNN, Reuters, Philippine News Agency, PAGASA, Facebook, Getty, Manila Sunday Locations: Catanduanes, Philippines, Bicol, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar’s Arteche, area’s, AFP, Manila, Luzon

☆ Philippines braces for Typhoon Man-yi as Usagi weakens
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed authorities on Friday to stock up on food and other supplies in advance as Typhoon Man-yi threatened to hit the capital region. Man-yi, locally known as Pepito, is the sixth tropical cyclone to enter the typhoon-battered Philippines in a month. A resident securing the roof of a house in Legazpi, the Philippines, on Friday ahead of Typhoon Man-yi. In October, Tropical Storm Trami and Typhoon Kong-rey brought heavy flooding and triggered landslides, killing 162 people with 22 still missing, according to government data. About 20 tropical storms strike the Philippines each year on average, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and deadly landslides.

Persons: Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Marcos, ” Marcos, Juanito Victor Remulla, Sayat, Usagi, Rueli Rapsing, ” Rapsing, Trami, rey, Haiyan Organizations: Metro, “, Capital, NCR, Getty, Typhoon Kong, Japan Meteorological Agency Locations: MANILA, Philippines, Philippine, Metro Manila, Pacific, Catanduanes, Legazpi, AFP, Taiwan, Cagayan, Typhoon, Tacloban

☆ Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean and heads toward ‘life-threatening’ impact with Central America
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Tropical Storm Sara is here and closing in on Central America where it will unleash disastrous flooding rain in the region. The storm will bring “life-threatening” flooding rainfall up to 30 inches to Honduras and double-digit rainfall totals to other parts of Central America, the NHC warned. This scenario would bring strong winds and torrential rain to Central America, but could keep the storm away from the US entirely or have it approach as a very weak storm. It would still unleash life-threatening flooding rainfall in Central America and head for dangerous strike on Belize and Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. This would bring more substantial impacts to Central America, the Yucatán and Belize and a much more troubling forecast for the US.

Persons: Sara, that’s, hasn’t Organizations: CNN, National Hurricane Center, Florida Keys, NHC Locations: Central America, of Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, It’s, Mexico, Florida, Cuba, Belize, Caribbean, Gulf Coast

☆ Americans are investing in ‘hurricane-resistant’ homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Although primarily interested in the homes' hurricane-resistant properties, Tener said he was also drawn to their panoramic views. A Deltec house on the hurricane-prone Tampa Bay in St Petersburg, Florida. But Linton believes only one of the approximately 3,000 Deltec homes built after the mid-1990s has ever suffered structural damage — during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Deltec says it also sells homes in areas not known for hurricanes, like this one on Lake Superior in Michigan. Courtesy Deltec“That 99.9% survival rate… looks at what we think of as the modern era, when we began focusing on designing these homes for hurricanes.

Persons: Gene Tener, Tener, Debby, Helene, “, ” Tener, Tammy, Gene Tener's, Jeff Hall, Michael, Steve Linton, ” Linton, Jeff Hall “, ”, Linton, ” Deltec’s, Deltec, —, Harvey, Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Hugo, Andrew Organizations: CNN, Washington Post Locations: , Florida, Crystal River , Florida, Crystal, Asheville , North Carolina, Tampa, St Petersburg , Florida, East Coasts, Florida , Louisiana , Texas, Mississippi, Rockport , Texas, prefabs, Bahamas, Florida, Hurricane, Superior, Michigan

☆ Four storms churning the West Pacific at the same time mean more bad news for the Philippines
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Helen Regan | Robert Shackelford | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Four separate storm systems are churning their way through the West Pacific simultaneously, a rare occurrence resulting from warmer oceans that threatens to bring more misery to the storm-weary Philippines. Satellite images from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center show the four storms spanning the vast West Pacific basin, from Vietnam to Guam. They are Typhoon Yinxing, Typhoon Toraji, Tropical Storm Usagi and Tropical Storm Man-Yi. The fourth storm on the heels of Usagi is Tropical Storm Man-Yi, which is currently about 430 kilometers (265 miles) east of Rota, Guam. Man-Yi is expected to continue moving west, reaching typhoon strength Friday morning, and could potentially hit the northeastern Philippines by early next week.

Persons: It’s, Yinxing, Trami, Charism Sayat, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, we’re, ” Marcos, ”, Toraji, Yi, Usagi, Rey, Gaemi Organizations: CNN, West Pacific, Japan’s Meteorological Agency, Typhoon, Tropical, Getty, Typhoon Kong Locations: West, Vietnam, Guam, Philippines, Polangui, Albay, South, Manila, AFP, China, Hainan Province, Cagayan, Iloco Norte, Luzon’s Aurora Province, Luzon, Rota, Bato, Camarines Sur province South, Typhoon, Asia, Southeast Asia

☆ Buying a home is expensive. What about ordering one for delivery?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Manufactured housing, sometimes called mobile homes, are homes made in a factory rather than constructed on site, and they have been surging in popularity this year amid America’s housing crisis. Instead, they’re turning to the internet for lower-cost options, whether a pop-up foldable house kit, a tiny home or a traditional mobile home. Amazon is not the first major retailer to sell manufactured homes. More than 100 years ago, American retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co began selling kit homes from its catalog, with some for under $1,000. A 2023 Urban Institute paper argued that mobile homes were “uniquely vulnerable” to natural disasters compared to other housing.

Persons: Julie Johnson, homeownership, SSRS, George Rose, Donald Trump, Sears, Marc Norman, ” Norman, Katie Currid, “, Norman, Johnson, ” Johnson, Rebecca Blackwell, Johnson’s, Julie Johnson's, Patrick Harker, ” Harker, ”, ” CNN’s Chris Isidore Organizations: CNN, Facebook, National Association of Realtors, Getty, Census Bureau, Sears, Roebuck, Schack Institute of Real, New York University, Daily News, Urban, Hurricane, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, “ Locations: North Carolina, America, Boulder City, Boulder City , Nevada, Staunton , Virginia, Staunton, Mobile, Hurricane Milton, Englewood , Florida

☆ Cuba's power grid collapses as Hurricane Rafael lashes the island
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

HAVANA — Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed on Wednesday as Hurricane Rafael slammed into the island’s southwest shore, packing sustained winds of 115 mph and wreaking havoc on the already crisis-stricken country. The hurricane was churning about 60 miles west of Cuba’s capital Havana on Wednesday night, after lashing the capital city of nearly two million people with driving rain and violent wind gusts. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center warned of a “life-threatening storm surge, damaging hurricane-force winds and flash flooding” across much of western Cuba. Cuba’s state-run grid operator UNE said the high winds had caused the country’s electrical system to collapse. Forecasters predict Rafael will spin off towards the western Gulf of Mexico later this week, though the track remains uncertain, the hurricane center said.

Persons: Rafael, Havana’s Jose, Ydael Pérez Brito, Oscar, Adalbero Roque Organizations: Hurricane Center, Police, Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport, Pinar del, Farmers, Agriculture, Communist, Getty Locations: HAVANA, Cuba’s, Havana, Miami, Cuba, State, Varadero, Cayo Largo, Artemisa, Pinar del Rio, AFP, Venezuela, Russia, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Gulf

☆ Hurricane Rafael tracker: See map, forecast and status
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

It’s forecast to move near or just east of Cuba’s Isle of Youth on Wednesday afternoon and make landfall in western Cuba later on Wednesday. Rafael is forecast to bring life-threatening storm surge, damaging hurricane-force winds and flash flooding to portions of western Cuba, forecasters warned. Hurricane conditions are expected in western Cuba and the Isle of Youth on Wednesday. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected for the lower and middle Florida Keys. Several tornadoes are also possible through Wednesday evening over the Florida Keys and far southwestern Florida mainland.

Persons: Rafael, Sancti, Ciego de Avila Organizations: NHC, Saffir, Simpson, Cayman, Pinar, Villa Clara, Florida Locations: Cuba’s Isle, Cuba, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Cuban, Pinar del Rio, Mayabeque, Matanzas, Isle, Villa, Cienfuegos, Florida, Key, Caribbean, U.S

☆ Hurricane Rafael is rapidly intensifying on its path toward Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Hurricane Rafael, a Category 2 with 100 mph sustained winds, is rapidly intensifying in the Caribbean as it bears down on Cuba Wednesday. It will be a strong Category 2 hurricane when it makes landfall in western Cuba Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center. Rafael is the strongest hurricane to roam the northwestern Caribbean in November since 2009, according to data from the NOAA. It’s forecast to become only the fifth hurricane to roam the Gulf of Mexico in November since 1966, according to hurricane expert Michael Lowry. Different forecast model solutions (colored lines) for Rafael's track are overlaid on the official forecast cone (grey) from the National Hurricane Center.

Persons: Rafael, Michael Lowry Organizations: CNN, National Hurricane Center, NOAA, Florida Panhandle, Storm, Weather Locations: Caribbean, Cuba, Gulf of Mexico, Mexico, Gulf, of Mexico, Gulf Coast, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia

☆ Tropical Storm Rafael to become a hurricane before Cuba landfall Wednesday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Hanna Park | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —While Tropical Storm Rafael winds remained consistent Monday night, the storm is forecast to strengthen Tuesday and become a hurricane Wednesday, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall to the western Caribbean and southern Florida by midweek. Tropical storm watch alerts were issued for the Florida Keys on Monday, joining the existing warnings for Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. The Cuban provinces of Cienfuegos, Villa Clara, Sancti Spiritus, and Ciego de Avila, are under Tropical Storm Warnings after being upgraded from Tropical Storm Watch. Ilda Gallardo and her daughter Marley Millian watch a local TV news program as Tropical Storm Rafael approaches, in Playa Baracoa, Cuba, November 4, 2024. Tropical Storm Rafael will also create rough seas and significant storm surges, with expected inundation of up to 3 feet in the Cayman Islands and as much as 9 feet in western Cuba above normal tide levels.

Persons: Rafael, Villa Clara, Sancti, Ciego de Avila, Ilda Gallardo, Marley, Norlys Perez, Milton, Michael Lowry Organizations: CNN, National Hurricane Center, Islands, Hurricane, Wednesday, Florida, Tropical Storm, NHC, Reuters, Radio Jamaica News, Tropical Locations: Caribbean, Florida, Kingston , Jamaica, Grand, Jamaica, Cuba, Cayman, Cayman Islands, Gulf Coast, Cuban, Cienfuegos, Islands, Playa Baracoa, Mexico

A disturbance in the Caribbean strengthened into Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday afternoon. Rafael is the 17th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, and will be the 11th hurricane if it strengthens further, as expected. The storm system is expected to approach the United States later in the week, the hurricane center said, and a tropical storm watch was issued Monday afternoon for the lower and middle Florida Keys and for the Dry Tortugas. A hurricane warning has been issued for the Cayman Islands, and a tropical storm warning is in effect for Jamaica. The government of Cuba issued a hurricane watch for a handful of provinces, and a tropical storm watch for other areas.

Persons: Storm Rafael, Rafael Organizations: Storm, Monday, National Hurricane Center, Atlantic, NHC Locations: Caribbean, Kingston , Jamaica, United States, Florida, Gulf, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cuba

☆ Caribbean disturbance likely to become hurricane before it moves into Gulf
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

A tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become a hurricane as it passes over Cuba and into the Gulf of Mexico by midweek, federal forecasters said Sunday. The Air's Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, using Super Hercules fixed-wing aircraft, got a close look Sunday, the hurricane center said in an afternoon forecast discussion. Still, the upward movement of warm air and precipitation wasn't intense enough to call the disturbance a tropical depression, the hurricane center said. At 39 mph it becomes a tropical storm, which could happen early Tuesday, according to hurricane center forecasts. Storm threatsIn the meantime, the hurricane center said, hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours on the Cayman Islands.

Persons: Philip Klotzbach, Rafael, Sara, It's, Kim Wood Organizations: National Hurricane Center, Air's Force, Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, Colorado State University, Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, University of Arizona, Hurricane, Environmental Protection Agency Locations: Caribbean, Cuba, Gulf, Mexico, Florida, Kingston , Jamaica, of Mexico, Gulf Coast, Atlantic, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Gulf of Mexico

☆ How Is Climate Change Affecting Teenagers?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Charley Locke | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

Currie is still grappling with what she lost, including her ability to turn away from climate change. Ajayi believes that once people connect the dots on the effects of climate change, they’ll start to take action. Photographs by Tatsiana Chypsanava When Sara Saumanaia thinks about climate change, she thinks about both of her homes. The area is especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change; after a heavy rain, the streets around Saumanaia’s home regularly flood. Once, during a lesson on climate change, Saumanaia’s science teacher asked if anyone in the class was from Tuvalu.

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☆ Tropical Storm Rafael is coming soon. It poses an uncertain threat to the US Gulf Coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Tropical Depression Eighteen formed in the Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to strengthen and become Tropical Storm Rafael Monday afternoon. Anyone from the US Gulf Coast and the northeastern Mexico coast will need to monitor updates closely. Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen, now called Tropical Depression Eighteen, churns in the Caribbean at sunrise Monday morning. CIRA/RAMMBEarly forecasts from the hurricane center show the system’s center reaching the US Gulf Coast later this weekend anywhere from the Florida-Alabama border to Louisiana. Hurricane and tropical storm alerts are already in effect early Monday for Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

Persons: Tropical Storm Rafael, Rafael, Helene, Milton, Michael Lowry, Robert Shackelford Organizations: CNN, Tropical Storm, National Hurricane Center, Coast, Gulf, Florida -, Atlantic Locations: United States, Cuba, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf, Mexico, Caribbean, Florida, Florida - Alabama, Louisiana, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Hispaniola, Haiti

☆ Tropical storm and hurricane alerts issued for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Elisa Raffa | Allison Chinchar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

A hurricane watch has been issued for the Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen is forecast to become a tropical storm as it approaches Jamaica by Monday, with hurricane conditions possible in the Cayman Islands Tuesday into Wednesday. “This system is expected to become a tropical depression tonight and steady strengthening is forecast,” the National Hurricane Center says. Regardless of tropical storm development, this system will bring very heavy rain, tropical storm-force winds, storm surge, and high surf to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and southern Cuba over the next several days. Flooding could occur over portions of Jamaica and Cuba, with mudslides possible,” the National Hurricane Center says.

Persons: Rafael Organizations: CNN, National Hurricane Center, Cayman, Cayman Brac, Southeast, Air Force Hurricane Locations: Kingston , Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Little Cayman, Jamaica, Cayman, Cuba, Florida, Southeast United States, Coast

☆ Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Eric Cheung | Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

A 56-year-old woman was killed by a falling tree while traveling by car in central Nantou county, according to Taiwan’s Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC). Strong winds from Kong-rey tore down a roof in Hualien County, eastern Taiwan on October 31, 2024. Kong-rey rapidly intensified to reach super typhoon strength on Wednesday as it barreled toward Taiwan after bashing the Philippines. Kong-rey is the third typhoon to make landfall on Taiwan this year after Krathon and Gaemi. After moving into the northern Taiwan Strait, the storm is forecast to head into the East China Sea and toward Japan.

Persons: Herb, Chang Chun, yao, Hwa Cheng, CEOC, rey, Krathon, Trami, Kristine Organizations: Taiwan CNN, Typhoon Kong, Typhoon Warning, Weather Administration, Emergency Operations Center, Getty, Hualien County Fire Department, AP, Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration, Central News Agency, Kong, CWA, East China Locations: Taipei, Taiwan, Typhoon, rey, Taitung county, Nantou county, Keelung, AFP, Kong, Hualien County, Hualien, Philippines, Yilan, Taichung, Taitung, Luzon, Leon, Taiwan Strait, East, Japan

☆ Buying a home in one of these 9 climate-risk states? Here's how to deal with spiking home insurance rates from someone who lives in one
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

As storms and other natural disasters become more destructive, home insurance providers are raising rates or pulling out of certain states altogether, according to insurance company Insurify. Insurance companies in turn are raising prices to cover the higher costs of covering claims and reinsurance, or insurance for insurance companies. AdvertisementAlso important to note is that flood coverage often isn't included in standard homeowners insurance policies. Stephanie purchased flood insurance in addition to her regular homeowners insurance when she purchased a home. For those considering buying a home in a state with high levels of climate risk, taking these precautions during the homebuying process can help you protect your investment.

Persons: Zillow, Holden Lewis, Lewis, Stephanie L, Stephanie, that's, I'm, Stephanie isn't Organizations: Service, Insurance Locations: California, Florida, North Carolina , Tennessee, Virginia , Texas , Oklahoma , Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, , Texas, Jacksonville, Sunshine, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

☆ Flash floods are a worsening scourge worldwide — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Flash floods are becoming more common and more intense due to global warming. The impact of flash flooding can be particularly severe because, often, there is very little warning. Why are there more flash floods? The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a US-based nonprofit, said flash flooding has intensified because of increased rainfall and heat waves. Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty ImagesNon-environmental factors, such as new infrastructure and better weather warnings, can help prevent the impact of flash flooding.

Persons: Ernesto Rodríguez Camino, —, Mateo Villalba Sanchez, Jess Neumann, John Marsham, Liz Stephens, shouldn't, Stephens Organizations: Service, European Environment Agency, Victoria University of Wellington, Spanish Meteorological Association, Environmental Defense Fund, EDF, World Health Organization, WHO, University of Reading, University of Leeds, US Army Corps of Engineers Locations: Spain, Florida, Europe, New Zealand, US

☆ Super Typhoon Kong-rey (Leon) edges towards Taiwan, could sweep ‘almost the whole’ island
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | Eric Cheung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Authorities in Taiwan are warning residents along its eastern coast to brace for the impacts Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which has rapidly intensified as it barrels towards the island after bashing the Philippines. Kong-rey, moving northwest over the Philippine Sea, reached super-typhoon strength on Wednesday, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). More than 6,000 first responders have also been put on standby to assist in response to the typhoon, according to the Central Emergency Operations Center. Two outlying islands of Taiwan, Green Island and Orchid Island, suspended work and classes on Wednesday, according the county government. As of Wednesday morning, Kong-rey continued to skirt the island’s north as it moved towards Taiwan.

Persons: Chu Mei, ” Chu, Chu, Krathon, Trami, Kristine, rey Organizations: CNN, Authorities, Typhoon Kong, Typhoon Warning, Central Weather Administration, Ministry of National Defense, Central Emergency Operations Center Locations: Taiwan, Typhoon, Philippines, Kong, Philippine, Taitung, Taipei, Green, Luzon, Leon

☆ The Philippines is prone to extreme weather. But few expected Tropical Storm Trami to be this devastating
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The Philippines is struck by multiple typhoons a year and Trami was not an especially strong storm when it made landfall, at least in terms of windspeed. Residents use a boat to recover items from their flooded homes as the storm inundated Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on Thursday October 24, 2024. A neighborhood in Talisay, Batangas province, Philippines was swept away by a landslide triggered by Tropical Storm Trami on October 26, 2024. Villagers gather to pay respects to family and friends who died after a landslide hit their homes triggered by Tropical Storm Trami, in Talisay, Batangas province on October 26, 2024. A man crosses a flooded rice field as Trami dumped heavy rains at Libon town, Albay province, Philippines on October 24, 2024.

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☆ A ring was found among the debris of Florida’s recent hurricanes. This man is trying to find its owner
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Alaa Elassar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Scattered across Florida’s hurricane-ravaged communities are piles of debris, remnants of what were once homes. Joe Kovach is trying to find the owner of a ring found among the debris left behind by Florida's two recent hurricanes. It is likely the owner of the ring is from Crystal Beach, Ozona, or Palm Harbor, Kovach said. He did not include a photo or description of the ring to ensure it is returned to the rightful owner who can accurately describe it. A fanny pack containing family photos and an arcade game card — and even a Social Security card whose owner Kovach was able to track down.

Persons: —, Joe Kovach, ’, ”, there’s, ” Kovach, Hurricane Milton, Kovach, Hurricane Helene, Milton, Helene, won’t, fanny Organizations: CNN, Pinellas County Public, Public, Facebook, Danbury Mint, Social Security Locations: Tarpon Springs , Florida, Pinellas, Hurricane, Crystal Beach, Palm, Florida

☆ Tropical Storm Trami wreaks havoc in the Philippines, leaving dozens dead
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Trami has killed at least 26 people and forced more than 150,000 to flee their homes in the Philippines, officials said Thursday, as it made landfall on the northeastern coast. Trami, locally known as severe tropical storm Kristine, dumped heavy to torrential rain on the main island of Luzon, triggering widespread flooding and landslides. A man walking among debris from the floods caused by Tropical Storm Trami in Nabua, the Philippines, on Friday. Zalrian Sayat / AFP - Getty ImagesIt warned of heavy to intense rainfall, flooding, landslides and storm surges for some northern provinces. The Philippines typically records an average of 20 tropical storms annually, often resulting in heavy rains, strong winds and deadly landslides.

Persons: Trami, Zalrian Sayat, Ezikiel Chavez Organizations: Associated Press, Getty Locations: MANILA, Philippines, Luzon, Cordillera, China, Nabua, AFP, Bicol, Naga, Divilacan, Isabela province, Bato

☆ Dozens of babies were born in Florida hospitals during Milton
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Jordan Brown | Amanda Musa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Thousands of Floridians hunkered down at home and in evacuation shelters last week as Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast. She ended up going into labor that night as Milton made a devastating landfall and moved inland, Furnas said. Furnas family/AdventHealthAfter 12 hours of labor, Furnas gave birth to her daughter Charlotte – one of 67 babies delivered at Florida’s AdventHealth hospitals during Milton. Nearly half of the babies were born across 14 AdventHealth hospitals in the Tampa area, according to the hospital system. Bringing home baby to storm damageDays before her due date, Hurricane Milton forced Hally Bojadzija and her husband Irfan to evacuate from St. Petersburg, Florida.

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☆ My family moved to Florida in 2016 and have been through 6 major hurricanes. We're staying here anyway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Since moving to Florida in 2016, my family and I have faced several major hurricanes. Florida may seem dangerous, but the people who live here know the risk of hurricanes is worth it. "You're wondering what you did moving your family here with these storms, but they rarely happen and you will love living here. AdvertisementDespite the dangers of living in Florida, I love living hereSeven years after moving to the Sunshine State, I know my family doctor was right. There are so many things to love about living in FloridaThere are more things I love about Florida than I can count.

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