Tag: Hurricane
Tropical Storm Sara Approaches Central America: Life-Threatening Floods Expected
Sara is expected to stay near the northern coast of Honduras for the weekend before heading to Belize and the Yucatán Peninsula early next week. Authorities have indicated that strong winds and storm surges could be observed in these areas. Related: High Chances of Tropical Development in the Caribbean as Hurricane Season Winds Down Tropical […]
November 14, 2024
Cuba Assesses Damage Caused by Hurricane Rafael
It caused major damage, particularly in the provinces of Artemisa, Mayabeque, and Havana. On Wednesday night, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and the National Defense Council met to assess the damage caused by Rafael, a Category 3 hurricane that passed through the western part of the island, leaving significant impacts on homes, infrastructure, and crops. RELATED: […]
November 7, 2024
Hurricane Rafael Intensifies as It Approaches
Residents in the nearby areas are urged to stay informed and prepare for potential impacts, including heavy rainfall and strong winds. Related: Cuba: Airports Suspend Operations Due to the Threat of Tropical Storm “Rafael” Hurricane Rafael has officially been upgraded to a hurricane status, with maximum sustained winds reaching 75 mph, according to the latest […]
November 5, 2024
Cuba: Airports Suspend Operations Due to the Threat of Tropical Storm “Rafael”
Passengers with scheduled flights during this period are advised to contact their respective agencies or airlines to reschedule their trips. Related: Cuba’s Eastern Provinces on Alert for Possible Heavy Rains In response to the adverse weather conditions generated by tropical storm “Rafael,” Cuban authorities have decided to suspend operations at the airports of Gerona, Cayo […]
November 5, 2024
Hurricane Milton’s Death Toll Rises to 16 People in the United States
Claims for material damages could have an impact on insurers of up to US$60 billion. On Friday, the death toll caused by Milton rose to 16 people. As it passed through Florida, this hurricane generated tornadoes and floods that caused an estimated US$60 billion in damages. RELATED: Florida: Milton Left Millions of Customers Without Electricity […]
October 11, 2024
Deaths Caused by Hurricane Milton Rises to 10 So Far
Deaths from Milton in Florida increase to at least ten, five of them due to tornadoes that occurred before the arrival of the hurricane, which still threatens with storm surge in the southeast US. RELATED:Florida: Milton Left Millions of Customers Without Electricity Five deaths have so far been confirmed in St. Lucie County, on the […]
October 10, 2024
Florida: Milton Left Millions of Customers Without Electricity
Authorities reported that the hurricane caused drinking water service to be cut off in St. Petersburg due to a major water main break. More than two million customers were left in the dark in Florida after Milton made landfall as a category 3 hurricane in the southern US state, local media reported today. Related:Hurricane Milton […]
October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 3 Storm
Milton became the fifth hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast so far in 2024 with three of them striking Florida. On Wednesday night, Hurricane Milton made its landfall along the west-central coast of Florida as a Category 3 storm, expected to inflict heavy losses and damage on the Sunshine State. RELATED: Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in […]
October 10, 2024
Florida Braces for Possible Worst Storm as Hurricane Milton Intensifies
It could be the worst storm system to hit the state of Florida in over 100 years. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Milton has acquired the characteristics of a “highly dangerous” Category 5 event and is continuing its path toward the coast of Florida in the United States, where it is expected […]
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Helene Halts Pure Quartz Production in the United States
The dire situation in the town of Spruce Pine affects the global supply chain for a material used in computer chips. Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on a small town in North Carolina is feared to have far-reaching consequences for the global technology industry, potentially disrupting the supply of a crucial material used in manufacturing computer […]