Hurricane Milton Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 12, Impacts Stretch Beyond Initial Landfall Area

Hurricane Milton has been blamed for 12 fatalities, with many of the deaths occurring away from where the storm initially made landfall, prompting new discussions about the far-reaching effects of such severe weather events. The hurricane struck the southeastern coast of the United States bringing with it not just powerful winds and heavy rains but also a series of devastating consequences for both coastal and inland areas. Authorities reported various causes for the fatalities, including …

Read more

Hurricane Helene Weakens Rapidly after Landfall, But Continues to Unleash Dangerous Storm Surges and Flooding Across Southeast U.S.

Tallahassee, FL — Hurricane Helene, once a formidable Category 4 storm, made a devastating landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area late Thursday before weakening swiftly as it moved inland. By early Friday, it was reclassified as a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Despite its rapid loss of strength, Helene continued to pose serious threats with life-threatening storm surges, destructive winds, and significant rainfall. The storm, which touched down near Perry, Florida, brought …

Read more