Hurricanes

NFIP policyholders with renewal dates from August 25 through October 23 must act WASHINGTON – Some National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Hurricane Ian-affected areas of Florida are nearing the deadline to renew their policies without suffering a loss. NFIP previously announced that certain Hurricane Ian-affected Florida policyholders would …

After last night’s 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves third in the Metropolitan Division with 16 games played. Just three points behind the division-leading New Jersey Devils and one point behind the New York Islanders with a game in hand. The season already had its …

CORAL GABLES – The entire college football world was shocked by the news that three Virginia football players were killed Sunday night, with the alleged killer himself being a former Cavalier. UVA wide receiver Lavel Davis Jr., linebacker D’Sean Perry and wide receiver Devin Chandler were killed and two others …

It’s unofficially “turnover season” in the world of college football recruiting, and one of the best candidates in the country has had a change of heart. On Thursday night, Pittsburg High School (California) quarterback Jaden Rashada, number 17 in the nation, traded from the Miami Hurricanes to the Florida Gators: …

The National Hurricane Center is forecasting an increased likelihood that a tropical depression or storm could form in the Atlantic and potentially threaten Florida in the next five days. Following the NHC’s Tropical Outlook at 8:00 a.m., meteorologists are forecasting that a large nontropical depression will develop over the northeastern …

Matlacha, Fla. (WBBH) — Matlacha is among southwest Florida’s hardest hit by Hurricane Ian, with buildings destroyed, roads washed away and debris everywhere. Somehow a small lime green building still stands among the rubble – the Island Seafood Market. Owner Casey Streeter had to rip out everything that was once …

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA announced Saturday, October 29, that it is shedding more than 300 positions in Kissimmee, Orlando, Brandon, Fort Myers and Sarasota as the agency continues to assist with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. The agency said it is looking for people with experience in logistics, environmental protection, engineering, …

ISLAND PARK This week marks a month since Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida and the pain and destruction left in its wake is still plainly visible. Those who stayed during the storm have a story to tell, and each one is unique and powerful. But it’s more than a story …

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida. – The full extent of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Ian continues to come into focus in central Florida as estimated costs continue to rise in several counties. The latest figures from Volusia County’s Property Appraiser show damage costs there have now risen to $325,466,357. According to …

Image: Annelise Capossela/Axios The Killer Hurricane Forecasting App? It could be lightweight drones that explore some of the most violent parts of a hurricane and send back real-time data – or new satellite technology that gives forecasters a better view of storms from above. Why it matters: Inconsistent forecasts and …

Heather O’Brien’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing in the two weeks since Hurricane Ian. O’Brien, who has owned the Fort Myers Sea Tow franchise with husband Captain Pat O’Brien since 1996, has responded to “hundreds” of times boats have been sunk, shifted or had to be salvaged due to the storm. …

For much of the 2022 season, Miami’s secondary school struggled. Coverage busts and foul play have credited the Hurricanes‘ No. 98 passing defense, which ranks in the bottom quartile nationally. Still, unity showed positive flashes against the Tar Heels in the second half, limiting the quarterback Drake Maye on just …

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FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla., Oct 7 (Reuters) – Ricky Moran, a shrimp fisherman who worked and slept on the boat he commanded from Fort Myers Beach, lost both a secure livelihood and a safe place to live, as Hurricane Ian swept southwest Florida, destroying the trawler it calls home. The …

Hurricane Ian is over, but media myths about hurricanes live on. Reporters say the federal government must direct disaster relief as if only federal agencies had the knowledge and money to do so. “The debate about how big the government aid needs to be is already growing,” says CNN. Why?! …

Editor’s Note: No power? Click here for a lite version of this page with faster loading time. The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Ian rose to at least 31 people on Saturday as rescue crews in Florida meticulously searched for survivors and the Carolinas began assessing damage after one of …

By Robert Furges, WRAL employee Raleigh, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes begin their preseason Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. We’ll provide an overview of the Hurricanes’ preseason schedule and chart against each team in past preseason encounters. The teams the Hurricanes will play in their preseason are Buffalo, …

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The 25th-ranked Hurricanes have relied on their running game for the first three games. A replay against Middle Tennessee on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ACCN) will likely result in a winning result. However, when looking at the bigger picture of the season, …

Hurricane Fiona unleashed more rain on Puerto Rico on Monday, a day later the storm Power and water were cut off on most of the island, and National Guard troops rescued hundreds of people who were stranded. The governor warned it could be days before the lights come back on. …

HAVANA (AP) — Puerto Ricans braced for high winds and extreme rain as Tropical Storm Fiona descended, expecting it to develop into a hurricane before striking the U.S. territory’s southern coast on Sunday afternoon. Forecasters said “historic” amounts of rain were expected to bring landslides and severe flooding, with up …

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — As of Friday, it will be two years since Hurricane Sally made landfall in Baldwin County, causing extensive damage and flooding in southern Alabama and northwest Florida. Sally was a slow-moving Category 2 hurricane that made landfall just before 5 a.m. on September 16, 2020. The …

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Nearly six years after Thad Artis was forced from his home in Goldsboro, North Carolina by flood damage from Hurricane Matthew, he has still not been moved to permanent housing. The 68-year-old, who has lived alone in a motel for the past two years and has …

After trailing 21-14 in the third quarter, the Hurricanes scored 16 unanswered points to beat the Hornets on Friday night. “We took this game like a championship,” said Hartford’s star running back Ezra Mock. “It was our time to win.” The Hurricanes jumped into the driver’s seat thanks to a …

Lady Hurricanes play #18 Rollins College to a 0-0 draw Published 4:36 pm Thursday 8 September 2022 Grace O’Shaughnessy, GSW’s sophomore goaltender, made five saves in the Lady Hurricanes‘ 0-0 draw against 18th-ranked Rollins Collins on the night. Photo by GSW Athletics From personnel reports AMERICUS — After their first …

MIAMI — The Atlantic was buzzing with activity on Tuesday, with forecasters watching four systems: A tropical wave is expected to enter the Atlantic via West Africa, and a disturbance in the East Atlantic could turn into a tropical depression in the next few days. A battling Hurricane Danielle could …

It is a cruel irony that in the same week marking the anniversary of one of the worst disasters in our nation’s history – Hurricane Katrina – another is unfolding in Jackson. About 160,000 people in and around the city — which is 82 percent black — lack running water. …

Whatever the future of tropical storms may hold, at least we will never have to experience one again called “Ida”. The World Meteorological Organization has officially removed Ida from lists of tropical storm names that are reused every six years, a distinction that belongs only to the deadliest and most …

Hurricane season is beginning quieter than usual, but don’t let that fool you, weather forecasters say. It’s rare that there aren’t any named hurricanes by August — this has only happened twice since 1960. However, weather experts predict they will come. Dry, dusty air blowing off the coast of West …

GREENVILLE, NC (WITN) — Many people in East Carolina know it’s important to have gear ready in the event of a hurricane, but they’re not the only ones who need to prepare. Health officials spend countless hours saving lives as neighborhoods and communities are devastated. WITN spoke to them on …

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The BBC has warned that dry and calm weather is expected over the next few weeks due to high pressure, but the possibility of extreme weather activity in the Atlantic could scuttle forecasts. While hurricanes never affect the UK, their remnants often jet stream in, bringing spells of blustery weather …

Since 1966 there have only been five other hurricane seasons with as little activity as this season. what you need to know Some seasons end more actively after slow starts Even the least active years can still produce devastating cyclones Research is ongoing to determine other factors affecting tropical seasons …

25-26 AUGUST NWS Hurricane Community Forums From story submitted on August 22, 2022 US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC Just in time for the tropics to get more active, we invite you to join us for a hurricane community forum later this week. We’ll be in Manteo this Thursday …

The National Hurricane Center continued to track what it called potential Tropical Cyclone Four in the Gulf of Mexico and warned it could develop into the next tropical storm of the season on Saturday while also keeping an eye on a new potential system in the Atlantic. As of 8:00 …

Comment on this story comment Despite almost unanimous predictions of above-average activity, it’s been an ominously quiet start to the hurricane season — though that could change in the coming weeks. There has not been a named storm in the Atlantic basin since Colin, a tiny vortex of gusty showers …

Miami is ranked 16th to start the 2022 college football season. The Hurricanes, led by first-year head coach Mario Cristobal, rank one spot higher in The Associated Press’ preseason poll released Monday than the preseason coach poll it was published last week. Miami is one of five Atlantic Coast Conference …

The National Hurricane Center continues to keep an eye on a system in the Gulf of Mexico with a slim chance of developing into a tropical depression. In its tropics update at 8 p.m. Saturday, the NHC said the weak low-pressure system off the Texas coast has increased shower and …

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Miami may have finished 7-5 last season, but Mario Cristobal’s peers believe he will improve on the Hurricanes in his first season at UM. The panel of 65 FBS coaches ranked Miami 17th in USA Today’s preseason coach poll released Monday — after UM finished the 2021 season unranked. The …

Hurricanes GM Don Waddell told Raleigh News & Observer’s Chip Alexander that he expects to reach an agreement with the defense attorney Maxim Lajoie ahead of Tuesday’s arbitration hearing. The 24-year-old has spent most of the season with the minors so it shouldn’t be difficult to find a new arrangement. …

(The Hill) – The average gas price nationwide is nearing $4 a gallon, part of a nearly 60-day decline from unprecedented peaks earlier this year. However, experts say Mother Nature could quickly push prices back up once hurricane season hits the Gulf Coast. On Wednesday, the national average for a …

After Cody O’Neill quit college football and began a career as a college coach, he couldn’t see that day coming. But life threw O’Neill one of the nastiest curveballs of all time in 2020, one that completely reshaped his career path. And on Monday, O’Neill, 20 months away from a …

Welcome to part four of a full position breakdown through to the start of the football season. Tight end might be the deepest position in the roster. Five talented players are all fighting for a position that ranks among the runners-up on the depth chart. A Miami tight end has …

Fifty six tons. That’s roughly the weight of 40 cars, 13 fully grown hippopotamus and one-third the mass of the Statue of Liberty (not counting its base). It’s also the total weight of hurricane debris the Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently removed from spoil islands in Biscayne Bay. Over …

The Carolina Hurricanes have bolstered their strength with a veteran NHL veteran signed up front Ryan Dzingel on a one-year contract in both directions for the 2022/23 season, announced the team. The deal will net Dzingel $750,000 at the NHL level and $150,000 at the minors, with a $200,000 guarantee. …

Hurricanes during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on December 9, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)”/> CALGARY, AB – DECEMBER 9: Calgary Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk #19 in action against the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on December 9, 2021 in Calgary, …

The first lesson you learn when you try to explain an act of God is that you almost never get the full story. As I have found in my own writing and research in my area, hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and other climate catastrophes are destroying us in vast swaths, and …

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants totaling $58,883,643 for disaster relief for Louisiana. “Hurricanes Laura, Ida and Delta have left parts of our state in ruins. I am grateful that this $59 million is helping …

A drone developed by researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) can withstand strong gusts that would render most existing versions inoperable. Most drones can only function effectively in favorable weather. However, drones must be able to adapt to wind conditions in real time in order to carry out …

BEAUMONT, Texas — Although we don’t currently have tropical weather in the forecast, Southeast Texans know it’s the best way to weather the storms when they come. They said the best way for them to prepare in advance is to find volunteers. “We’ll be on the ground before the wind …

The Carolina Hurricanes acquired star defenseman Brent Burns from the San Jose Sharks in a multiplayer deal on Wednesday. The Sharks traded Burns and AHL forward Lane Pederson to Carolina for forward Steven Lorentz, AHL goaltender Eetu Makiniemi, and a conditional third-round pick in 2023. The Sharks retained 34% of …

LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) – It’s been a long road to recovery for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. “We’re on the phone with FEMA almost every day, or we’re on the phone about projects or with FEMA, right now we’re on 3 phone calls a week with FEMA and it’s …

Hurricanes full-back Josh Moorby will make his debut for the Māori All Blacks at his home Super Rugby stadium. Moorby, who was a revelation in his first season with the Hurricanes this year, will wear the number 15 shirt against Ireland at Wellington’s Sky Stadium on Tuesday (19:05 CET). He …

skylights In the Gulf states Arturo analyzed for her report (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina), there are over 691,000 homes with skylights. While these features can add that much-desired natural light to a home, they can deteriorate and leak over time. Of course, this is not …

The Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey League season continued with a double header at the PCC Hockey Rink that produced 21 goals. Paget Pistols 10 – Beer Barons of Boaz Island 5 In the opener, the Paget Pistols defeated the Boaz Island Beer Barons 10-5. The Paget Pistols took a 4-1 …

Storm kills one in El Salvador and two in Nicaragua as it moves from Atlantic to Pacific. At least three people were killed when a hurricane swept through Central America before moving toward Mexico. Tropical Storm Bonnie was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday, killing one person in …

House investigators investigating last year’s attack on the US Capitol have targeted a figure they believe crucial in discerning former President Trump’s actions during the long hours of the insurgency: Trump’s former senior Attorney. Pat Cipollone, who served as White House Counsel for the last half of Trump’s tenure, has …

Former Hurricane and NFL linebacker Jon Beason offered advice to current players aiming for the next steps in their development. “You have to find your why,” Beason said on The Joe Rose Show with Zach Krantz on 560 WQAM. “I don’t like using that thing because it’s …

When a hurricane threatens, the elderly population may be at additional risk, according to a FEMA press release. They face many more obstacles than most people in an emergency: isolation, limited mobility, and medical needs. Older adults can lower their risk by preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies before they …

BOCA RATON, Fla. — With hurricane season already here, a local organization is working to ensure our vulnerable neighbors are prepared. On Sunday, 65 Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services volunteers collected 1,000 hurricane preparedness bags and distributed them to seniors living in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Each …

12 essential things to have ready for hurricane season In case the heat and humidity were unclear, summer is just around the corner. Long days and warm temperatures are fun, but they also signal the start of hurricane season in the southeastern United States. Even if there hasn’t been a …

RICHLAND — Bedford Post 113 was 4-2 behind Richland after two innings, but the Hurricanes stormed back Monday with 13 unanswered runs in a 15-4 win in 5 innings. The Hurricanes had 14 hits with four walks, three batters and four Richland errors to help them along the way. Matt …

TRENTON, NC (WNCT) – It’s hurricane season and counties in eastern North Carolina are continuing their efforts to prepare and protect their communities. Over in Jones County, officials were meeting to discuss how they’re preparing and how the state is getting involved. For state and local leaders, making sure their …

LEWISBURG — Two events held Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes brought back many memories for those affected by the valley’s subsequent flooding. A special luncheon at the Bull Run Tap House was followed by the sold out screening of the first 30 minutes of WVIA’s new …

When Florida International University turns on the “Wall of Wind” in their aircraft hangar-turned-engineering lab, the 12 giant fans generate the force of a major hurricane. Within seconds, the walls and roof of their target, a scale-sized model house, can be ripped away and hurled into a web-covered field. 145 …

As in many areas across the country, the coastal regions of Texas face a high risk of hurricanes each year. When these storms hit, they can cause major damage to homes, which in turn can cause major financial losses for homeowners and insurers alike. Of the $310 billion in weather …

The 2022 college football season is full of games not to be missed. When the programs begin their run to the College Football Playoffs, it all starts in September. And while December and the CFP are still a long way off, September is much closer and the build-up is already …

Placeholder when loading item promotions Tropical storms have a nasty habit of sweeping through the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding states during the warmest months of the year. In addition to their enormous potential human cost, they can shut down oil production and refining, pipelines and ports, and cause disruptions …

As a subtropical state, Florida is warm all year round, making it a great place for tourists looking to escape the cooler climate. But while this state’s tropical climate and coastal regions are a major draw for vacationers and residents alike, it also exposes the state to high hurricane risk. …

Barely a week into the Atlantic hurricane season, we’ve already seen our first named storm of the year — Tropical Storm Alex — form and dissipate, meaning it’s time for Louisians to prepare. You might want to know how to pack an overnight bag, when to evacuate, or how to …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA is ensuring people in the Hyde Park neighborhood are protected from falling trees and branches during this year’s hurricane season. Crews will begin pruning trees in Hyde Park Circle on Tuesday 7th June at 10am According to JEA, pruning trees for hurricane season is critical to …

The no. 6 Hurricanes are still waiting to open play at the Coral Gables Regional. After both Friday’s games were postponed, the Hurricanes’ game against Canisius on Saturday was rescheduled to 5:00 p.m. after it was scheduled for 12:00 p.m. following Friday’s postponement. Arizona and Mississippi are scheduled to …

Colorado State University hurricane researchers have increased their forecast and are now predicting a well-above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2022. The likelihood of El Niño for this year’s hurricane season is now fairly low, and the likelihood of La Niña conditions has increased compared to what was projected with the …

The Hurricanes don’t have much of a choice this offseason. You will inevitably make some big changes. This is most evident when you look at their lineup without the pending free agents (don’t come to me for lineup decisions; this is just an image): Andrei Svechnikov – Sebastian Aho – …

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 6 Saturday night, extending Carolina’s losing streak in the playoffs to six games. But Game 7 is back in Raleigh Monday night, where the Hurricanes have won all seven games this postseason — and where they eliminated …

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes controlled much of the game, stayed aggressive and even made a breakthrough in a two-month power play battle. It was enough for another playoff home win. Now they can also turn their attention to taking down the New York Rangers. Vincent Trocheck buried …

• New York Rangers strike early and are level with the Carolina Hurricanes. • The Hurricanes can’t win a game away from home. • The Edmonton Oilers are fully in control of their run against the Calgary Flames Game 4: New York Rangers 4, Carolina Hurricanes 1 (Series tie 2-2) …

NEW YORK — If the Carolina Hurricanes wanted to send a message after their Game 3 loss, New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant warned they might not like the answer. “I wasn’t happy with the Bulls — at the end of the game they initiated,” Gallant said after Rangers’ 3-1 …

Miami Hurricanes rookie Cyrus Moss was recognized as one of “The 100 true freshmen counting in 2022 by Chris Hummer of 247 Sports. Moss was the senior signer of Miami 2022. Hummer expects Moss to break the Miami Edge rusher rotation in 2022. It would be impressive for Moss to …

Commercial Content 21+ With a series of Power Five winning totals being released across the market, the next step in college football preseason activity is Game of the Year. At the time of writing, all of these lines can be wagered at FanDuel Sportsbook. This is a bet on a …

Three Game 7s in one day? What a treat for hockey fans. The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was full of tight streaks, and Saturday’s Game 7 trio is the best example of that. This is the first time in eight years that there have been three Game …

Hurricanes forward Martin Necas runs with the puck and will be challenged by Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo in Game 5 in Raleigh on Tuesday. (Karl B. DeBlaker / AP Photo) BOSTON — The first five games of the first-round playoff series between the Bruins and the Hurricanes were won by …

brown bears “They are too good a team to just give them goals.” Rod Brind’Amour protests a call to an official during the first period of an earlier game (Game 2) of the Bruins-Hurricanes playoff series. AP Photo/Karl B. DeBlaker After the Bruins’ 5-2 win over the Hurricanes on Sunday …

Getty Images The Stanley Cup Playoff crowd is known for being louder than the NHL’s regular-season crowd. The TD Garden crowd brought that performance to life in Friday’s Game 3 of the Boston Bruins’ first round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, resulting in a scary injury. After Bruins right …

Carolina and Boston upped the intensity in Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday. And it resulted in both sides suffering a crucial defeat as Hurricanes goalkeeper Antti Raanta and Bruins defender Hampus Lindholm left the game with injuries. However, it was Carolina who prevailed on …

I apologize for the, I swear, unintentional pun on the Boston Bruins giving wind back to the Carolina Hurricanes. That was twice the case, figuratively and literally, in the Bruins’ 5-1 opening loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. After a 3-0-0 against the Boston Bruins in the 2021-22 regular season and …

March 18, 2022; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark (35) and Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort (28) celebrate their win over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy won’t let the tension rise when it comes …

The third-placed Miami Hurricanes didn’t have a hit until the fifth inning. They couldn’t do many more after that. The Hurricanes lost their third straight game 3-1 at Georgia Tech on Friday night. “We hit some balls hard, but not hard enough,” said the head …

Abandoned, rebuilt and uncertain lie in the wake of Louisiana’s strongest hurricane of all time. One writer and photographer noted that much of the destruction “was still exactly as it would have been the day after Laura’s hit.” Early April, Cameron Parish, near Creole, Louisiana. This first-person account was written …