Hurricane Milton's unprecedented rapid intensification to a Category 5 storm with 180 mph winds on October 7 was a clear indication of global warming's role in driving stronger, more intense storms.

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Floodwaters in the Buccaneer Bay mobile home park after heavy rains from Hurricane Milton in Lakeland, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2024. There are many charities and organizations helping with the damage from ...

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N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island has reopened post-Hurricane Erin. NC Highway 12 on Hatteras reopens after Hurricane Erin's impact on Outer Banks N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island reopened Saturday ...

This year’s hurricane forecasts will include some updates to the iconic cone, along with new messaging that focuses on lesser-known but deadly dangers of storms. The changes are part of routine ...

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