Hurricane Erick slams Mexico’s Pacific Coast as a powerful Cat 3 storm

Hurricane Erick slams Mexico’s Pacific Coast as a powerful Cat 3 storm

Hurricane Erick, which rapidly intensified overnight, made landfall Thursday morning on Mexico’s Pacific Coast as a powerful Category 3 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Erick came ashore in Mexico’s western state of Oaxaca packing sustained winds of 125 mph and heavy rain, accordin to the NHC. The hurricane was located on Thursday … Read more

Erick upgraded to an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane, US forecasters say

Erick upgraded to an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane, US forecasters say

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico — Southern Mexico’s Pacific coast was braced for a Thursday morning impact with the approach of Hurricane Erick, which was upgraded to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 early Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and … Read more

Erick strengthens into a Category 3 major hurricane approaching Mexico’s coast

Erick strengthens into a Category 3 major hurricane approaching Mexico’s coast

ACAPULCO, Mexico — Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge on the region in coming hours, forecasters said. Swiftly strengthening from a Category 1 hurricane hours earlier, Erick had … Read more

Erick becomes a Category 3 major hurricane as it nears southern coastal Mexico

Erick becomes a Category 3 major hurricane as it nears southern coastal Mexico

Erick becomes a Category 3 major hurricane as it nears southern coastal Mexico Source link

Hurricane season is back, but Florida still recovers from last year’s

Hurricane season is back, but Florida still recovers from last year’s

REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. – The storms are long gone, but in Pinellas County, the path to recovery feels out of reach, especially for homeowners.  Months after back-to-back hurricanes slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast, residents face red tape, delays, and confusion as many wonder when and if things will return to normal.  “It’s just this vacant lot… ready … Read more