Aug 28 WATCH: Dorian hits U.S. Virgin Islands as Category 1 hurricane By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico on Wednesday faced its first major test of emergency preparedness since the 2017 devastation of Hurricane Maria as Tropical Storm Dorian neared the U.S. territory at near-hurricane force — and forecasters said it could grow to Category 3… Continue reading
Jul 12 Tropical Storm Barry’s wind and rain hit Louisiana coast By Kevin McGill, Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press A hurricane warning was in effect along the Louisiana coast, with forecasters predicting landfall as a hurricane by early Saturday. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Tropical storm slams Florida; Syrian forces push toward Manbij By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared emergencies in 34 counties after Tropical Storm Colin brought 50-mile-per-hour winds and torrential rain to the Panhandle coast. Also, U.S.-backed forces in Syria closed in on the city of Manbij… Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch News Wrap: UN reports average year overall for tropical storms News Wrap: UN reports average year overall for tropical storms… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch News Wrap: Hurricane Sandy Beats Path Through Cuba, Heads Toward Florida News Wrap: Hurricane Sandy Beats Path Through Cuba, Heads Toward Florida… Continue watching
May 16 More Rain Threatens Cyclone Victims’ Well-Being By PBS News Hour Survivors of the cyclone that ravaged Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta have received little emergency aid from the country's ruling military junta, though government officials insist their relief operations are running smoothly. Continue reading