After devastating a swath of Caribbean islands, Hurricane Irma now has its sight on Florida. Yet, the northern Leeward Islands will get no chance to breathe, as Hurricane Jose -- now a category 4 storm packing 150 mile-per-hour wi…
As of 5:00 a.m. today, Irma had downgraded to a category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of near 110 miles per hour. But the slight downgrade should not be cause for relief, meteorologists say, because the storm is expect…
While Hurricane Erin moves farther north, forecasters are watching a new tropical wave that may strengthen and impact the northern Leeward Islands late this week. Local residents are urged to stay alert, as conditions could change…
As Hurricane Milton nears landfall, forecasters warn of life-threatening flooding, dangerous storm surge reaching up to 13 feet, and tornado outbreaks across South Florida. Virgin Islanders in key communities are urged to take pre…
…advised to secure emergency supplies and prepare for potential hurricane conditions, extended power outages as Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthens; WAPA assures public that crews are on standby to address any disruptions
…released a forecast predicting an "extremely active" 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, highlighting the potential for above-average hurricane activity. As of April 4, conditions such as the current El Niño transitioning to La Niña, …
…to hear testimony about the territory’s readiness for the upcoming hurricane season. V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Daryl Jaschen, joined by key agency representatives, outlined the territory's pre…
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced the list of hurricane names for the 2023 season, continuing a tradition that began in 1953. The list, which includes names such as Arlene, Bret, and Cindy, is maintained an…
…Islands last week to finalize preparation efforts in advance of hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency saids Wednesday. In a simulation of real-life hurricane response, participants worked from Emergency Operati…
…compared to the April projections, it adds 5 days to the number of hurricane days, moving from 35 to 40; 1 additional named storm, moving from 8 to 9; and 5 days to the number of named storm days, moving from 80 to 85. Below, the …
Only two named storms have emerged from the Atlantic hurricane season this year, making it the slowest year since 1999, according to Philip Klotzbach, a meteorologist at Colorado State University specializing in Atlantic basin sea…
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