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Houston could be without power for weeks after hurricane-force storms smash through
Powerful thunderstorms smashed through Houston on Thursday, leaving at least 4 dead and nearly 1 mi…
Paul Squire
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Inside a new disaster-proof neighborhood in Florida, where million-dollar off-grid homes already survived two hurricanes and residents pay no electric bills
Recently, the carrier Hunters Point used for builders insurance said they weren't writing any new p…
Dan Latu
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A 9-year-old boy mistook a millionaire for a homeless man and gave him his last dollar, report says
The businessman, 42-year-old Matt Busbice, was so touched by the boy's offer that he rewarded him w…
Rebecca Rommen
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A Texas coastal engineer says a simple home-buying decision saved his house from Hurricane Harvey — and could help other home-owners in flood zones
This year could the worst hurricane seasons in history, experts predict. A coastal engineer shares …
Ellyn Lapointe
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Hurricane Hilary makes landfall in the US
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall in the Southwest United States on Sunday afternoon and could we…
Chris Panella,Morgan McFall-Johnsen,Maiya Focht
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Hurricane Idalia struck a Florida bay that's never had a major hurricane before. 'No one has seen this.'
The northwestern region of Florida nicknamed Big Bend had never been hit by a serious hurricane, un…
Maiya Focht
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Atmospheric river: Definition, relationship to hurricanes, potential benefits, and more FAQs answered
Atmospheric rivers are defined as rivers of water vapor in the sky. They can bring heavy rain or sn…
Jenny McGrath
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Why so many dangerous hurricanes like Idalia have names that start with 'I'
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, packing a dangero…
Rebecca Cohen
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Here's what you need to pack in your go-bag if you're in the path of a massive hurricane or any natural disaster
The US Department of Homeland Security recommends preparing a disaster supplies kit with food, wate…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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A Florida man's bond conditions ban him from the ocean after he attempted to cross the Atlantic on a 'hamster wheel' vessel in the midst of hurricane season
According to the complaint, Ray Baluchi is charged with obstruction of boarding and "violation of a…
Sebastian Cahill
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A boomer couple who moved from Minnesota to Florida said they 'lost pretty much everything' in a hurricane but don't regret the move
A boomer and her husband moved to southwest Florida from Minnesota to start her clothing business, …
Noah Sheidlower
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Scientists say hurricanes are growing so powerful that we need to add a Category 6. Here's what that would look like.
The hurricane wind speed scale needs a new Category 6, scientists say, as climate change intensifie…
Jessica Orwig
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California reports over 120,000 power outages after heavy rain, hurricane
Utility company Pacific Gas and Electric said the storm system "exceeded all expectations," damagin…
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See Hurricane Idalia's $10 billion path of destruction
Hurricane Idalia whipped through Florida as a Category 3 storm. Now, residents are taking stock of …
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Floridians are relocating to the center of the state to try to avoid hurricanes — and high insurance premiums
Weather-weary Floridians are heading to Ocala, with the lowest risk of coastal flooding in the stat…
Dan Latu
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Wealthy buyers are flocking to Florida to rebuild mansions where modest homes were destroyed by hurricanes
Hurricane Ian's destruction paved the way for a new class of buyers to build big mansions in the em…
Erin Snodgrass
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Hurricane Ian stunned even veteran meteorologists and hurricane hunters: 'I haven't experienced anything close to this'
Hurricane Ian stranded reporters in its floodwaters, almost blew a veteran meteorologist away, and …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Hurricane Idalia sends roofs flying across Florida's Gulf Coast
Hurricane Idalia hit Florida's Gulf Coast, forcing residents to take shelter as winds reached 125 m…
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Follow along with our Hurricane Ian live coverage
Find the latest Hurricane Ian forecast and updates in our live blog.The 14 most important ways to p…
Insider staff
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The 14 most important ways to prepare for a hurricane
Hurricane Hilary is barreling toward Southern California and the Southwest. Here are key steps to t…