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...Tropical Storm Imelda formed on Sunday and was expected to become a hurricane on a forecast track that could take it away from the US east coast in the coming days. The storm was causing disruption in the Bahamas and Cuba on Sunday, and a tropical storm watch was posted in parts of Florida. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto weakened […]
...Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to rapidly strengthen into a hurricane this weekend as it nears the northeastern Caribbean and Bahamas, raising concerns for strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf along the islands. Bermuda is in the path for Tropical Storm Erin. Here is how Bermuda maintains minimal destruction and deaths while being in […]
...For millions of people in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, Cyclone Alfred will be their first experience living through a cyclone. Alfred is forecast to make landfall about 2am on Friday morning. I am a disaster expert based in northern Queensland, which regularly experiences cyclones. In my other role as an acting SES […]
...Even the most well-adjusted children may experience stress following a disaster or traumatic event. It’s important to understand how to recognize and address signs of stress so you can help your children cope with their feelings. Young children Young children don’t always have the words, or willingness, to express how they feel when something makes […]
...The world is facing unprecedented challenges from disasters and natural hazards, which are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change. Moreover, they can overlap, producing compounded and cascading effects [1, 2]. While these events alone and together can be devastating, the good news is that we can take steps to mitigate their impact and […]
...Weather Updates
Alert #23 | Hurricane Melissa — 12 PM EDT, Wed Oct 29: Melissa is now off the east coast of Cuba and moving into the Southeast Bahamas, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous storm surge.
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas, and a Tropical Storm Warning for the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Strongest impacts expected across Ragged Island, Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Rum Cay, Samana Cay & San Salvador this afternoon as the core passes near the Crooked Island Passage.
Residents should remain indoors and stay tuned for official updates.
Next update: 3 PM.
Alert #22 | Hurricane Melissa — 9 AM EDT, Wed Oct 29: Melissa is moving over eastern Cuba and heading into the Southeast Bahamas, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain & storm surge today.
Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas.
Ragged Island, Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador & Exuma will face the strongest impacts.
Stay indoors, avoid flooded areas & follow official updates.
Residents should remain indoors and stay alert.
Next update: 12 PM.
Alert #21 | Hurricane Melissa — 6 AM EDT, Wed Oct 29: Melissa is moving over eastern Cuba, bringing damaging winds, flooding rain & dangerous storm surge.
Tropical storm & hurricane conditions are now impacting the Central & Southeast Bahamas and will reach the Turks & Caicos later today.
Ragged Island, Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador & Exuma are expected to face the strongest impacts — including winds up to 115 mph, heavy rain & 5–8 ft storm surge.
Residents should remain indoors and stay alert.
Next update: 9 AM.
Alert #20 | Hurricane Melissa — 3 AM EDT, Wed Oct 29: Major Hurricane Melissa is about to make landfall on eastern Cuba. Feeder bands continue to impact the Southeast & Central Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas. Strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, and storm surge (up to 8 ft) expected today through Thursday, especially for Ragged Island, Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador & Exuma.
Next update: 6AM. Stay safe and alert
Alert #19 | Hurricane Melissa — 12 AM EDT, Wed Oct 29: Hurricane Melissa has re-strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane and is nearing eastern Cuba, expected to make landfall soon.
Feeder bands are already impacting the Southeast & Central Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas. Strong winds, flooding, and storm surge (up to 8 ft) expected Wednesday–Thursday, especially for Ragged Island, Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador & Exuma.
Next update: 12AM. Stay safe and alert.
Alert #18 | Hurricane Melissa — 9 PM EDT, Tue Oct 28: Powerful Hurricane Melissa is moving toward eastern Cuba, with conditions rapidly deteriorating in the Southeast & Central Bahamas as outer bands move through.
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas, and a Tropical Storm Warning for the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Strong winds, heavy rain, flooding & storm surge (up to 8 ft) expected Wednesday–Thursday, especially for Ragged Island, Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador & Exuma.
Next update: 12AM. Stay safe.
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