July 5 (UPI) — Tropical Storm Chantal formed in the Atlantic on Saturday morning and is projected to reach South Carolina’s coast on Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said. South and North Carolina are already encountering dangerous rip and surf conditions during the Fourth of July holiday weekend Chantal, the third named storm of the…
FEMA internal report warns agency isn’t prepared for hurricane season – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News has obtained portions of an internal review warning the Federal Emergency Management Agency is not prepared for hurricane season. Nicole Sganga has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…
Ahead of hurricane season, conservationists talk flooding prevention efforts – CBS News Watch CBS News The Gulf Coast and the Atlantic region are on edge as $10 billion dedicated to storm preparation has been cut, just a month from hurricane season. Conservationists have long been working to shore up natural barriers to slow storm flooding,…
Researchers are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, likely producing stronger and more frequent storms than a typical year but at the same time with less intensity expected than last season. The annual prediction is closely watched in Florida and other coastal states at risk when hurricane season officially starts June 1. Experts at…
MIAMI — As rescues and recovery continue across Florida following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Milton, South Florida is stepping up to help their Gulf Coast and Central neighbors who desperately need relief. Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm and barreled across the Florida peninsula…