Tropical storm Hilary has arrived in California. As of Sunday evening, the storm is moving north past San Diego with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour. TROPICAL STORM HILARY LIVE UPDATES A satellite image of Hurricane Hilary on Aug. 18, 2023.NOAA The storm has bought flooding and mudslides to southern California through Sunday,… Continue reading Follow the expected path of Hurricane Hilary
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What’s It Like to Experience a Category 5 Hurricane?
“” Homestead Air Force Base located in Miami-Dade County was all-but destroyed during 1992’s Hurricane Andrew. U.S. Air Force Camille was Ruth Clark’s first hurricane. The then-27-year-old native of Richton, Mississippi — 70 miles inland from the Gulf Coast — took shelter in her church’s partial basement and huddled with her husband and neighbors as… Continue reading What’s It Like to Experience a Category 5 Hurricane?
Hurricane Hilary live updates: Forecasters warn of ‘catastrophic’ flooding as Category 4 storm churns toward California
Navy ships to leave San Diego bases Naval ships and submarines based in the San Diego area will head to sea until the storm passes, the Navy said. The commander of the U.S. 3rd Fleet set “Sortie Condition Alpha” today and San Diego-based ships will get underway tomorrow, the Navy said in a statement. “In… Continue reading Hurricane Hilary live updates: Forecasters warn of ‘catastrophic’ flooding as Category 4 storm churns toward California
Understanding Hurricane Category 4 and Its Impact
Tropical cyclones, the precursors to hurricanes, develop under certain conditions and progress through various stages before reaching their maximum intensity. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale measures the strength of a hurricane based on its maximum sustained winds, with Category 4 hurricanes possessing wind speeds between 130 and 156 miles per hour. When a tropical storm… Continue reading Understanding Hurricane Category 4 and Its Impact
Understand the Difference: Typhoon vs Hurricane
Wind speed is a critical element in assessing the strength and classification of both typhoons and hurricanes. These weather systems typically have maximum sustained wind speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) or greater. The eye of a hurricane, which is the low-pressure center the storm revolves around, can provide valuable information about the storm’s intensity… Continue reading Understand the Difference: Typhoon vs Hurricane
When Is Hurricane Season Around the World?
Hurricane season is the time of year when tropical or subtropical cyclones are most likely to occur in various regions around the world. These powerful storms can wreak havoc on coastal areas and other locations impacted by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges, leading to significant destruction and loss of life. While no two… Continue reading When Is Hurricane Season Around the World?
Remembering Hurricane Charley – A Look Back at the Devastating Storm 18 Years Later
Hurricane Charley began as a tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean, growing into a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 241 km/h (150 mph). The storm’s trajectory took it through the Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico, where it ultimately made landfall on Captiva Island near Cayo Costa, Florida. Charley then struck… Continue reading Remembering Hurricane Charley – A Look Back at the Devastating Storm 18 Years Later
Hurricane Hilary could bring record rainfall to parts of the Southwest
More than a year’s worth of rain could drench parts of Southern California and the Southwest this weekend, as Hurricane Hilary churns in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Heavy rainfall across the southwestern United States is expected to peak on Sunday and Monday, but could persist through the middle of next week, according to the National… Continue reading Hurricane Hilary could bring record rainfall to parts of the Southwest
Hurricane Hilary strengthens & Maui’s top emergency official resigns: Morning Rundown
Maui’s top emergency official has resigned. Donald Trump’s team proposes a 2026 date for his trial over federal election interference. And a 58-year-old TikTok-famous musician is getting backlash for his duet with a 19-year-old singer. Here’s what to know today. Maui’s top emergency official steps down after defense of not using siren system Herman Andaya… Continue reading Hurricane Hilary strengthens & Maui’s top emergency official resigns: Morning Rundown
Hurricane Hilary expected to bring heavy rain to the U.S. Southwest: Live Updates
Will Hilary make history? If Hurricane Hilary makes landfall on California as a tropical storm, it will be the first one in 84 years. In a summer that has already produced extreme and anomalous weather, Hurricane Hilary will add to the list. It’s unusual in the first place that the first tropical system to threaten… Continue reading Hurricane Hilary expected to bring heavy rain to the U.S. Southwest: Live Updates