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Carolinas on High Alert: Imelda Prompts Emergency Declarations and Urgent Preparations

Carolinas on High Alert: Imelda Prompts Emergency Declarations and Urgent Preparations

Carolinas on High Alert: Imelda Prompts Emergency Declarations and Urgent Preparations Governors across the Carolinas have issued emergency declarations as Tropical Storm Imelda rapidly approaches, urging residents to finalize preparations immediately. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Friday afternoon, followed by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein making a similar declaration on Saturday. Both governors are emphasizing the critical need for residents to heed local emergency guidance and prepare for the storm’s arrival. Governor McMaster held…

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Pacific Hurricanes Kiko and Lorena Intensify, Lorena Threatens Baja California

Pacific Hurricanes Kiko and Lorena Intensify, Lorena Threatens Baja California

Pacific Hurricanes Kiko and Lorena Intensify, Lorena Threatens Baja California Two powerful hurricanes are churning in the Pacific Ocean, with Hurricane Kiko intensifying to a Category 4 storm while Hurricane Lorena poses an immediate threat to Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. According to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Kiko has reached Category 4 status with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph). Currently located approximately 1,600 miles (2,580 kilometers) east of Hilo, Hawaii, and moving west, Kiko is expected…

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Category 3 Hurricane Erin Unleashes Life-Threatening Conditions on East Coast

Category 3 Hurricane Erin Unleashes Life-Threatening Conditions on East Coast

Category 3 Hurricane Erin Unleashes Life-Threatening Conditions on East Coast Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 3 storm, is currently unleashing deadly rip currents, destructive waves, and significant storm surge along the entire US East Coast, with North Carolina’s Outer Banks facing the most severe impacts. Despite not being forecast to make landfall, Erin’s immense size and strength are causing widespread hazardous conditions. Emergency measures are already in effect, with over 75 rip-current rescues reported Monday along North Carolina’s southern coast,…

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Hurricane Erin Downgraded to Category 3, Re-Intensification Expected as Storm Nears Turks & Caicos

Hurricane Erin Downgraded to Category 3, Re-Intensification Expected as Storm Nears Turks & Caicos

Hurricane Erin Downgraded to Category 3, Re-Intensification Expected as Storm Nears Turks & Caicos Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season, has weakened overnight to a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph, according to the 8 a.m. ET update from the National Hurricane Center. This weakening is considered temporary, attributed to an eyewall replacement cycle, with re-intensification expected once the cycle completes. As of Sunday morning, August 17, Erin is located approximately 170…

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