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It’s been a comparably mild hurricane season for the Atlantic and the U.S. East Coast, but those areas are not out of the woods yet. Two storms this week could have an impact on travel for those scheduled to fly or cruise in the Caribbean and along the U.S. East Coast. The first is Tropical […]
...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 #4 | Hurricane Melissa — 3 AM EDT, Mon Oct 27: Category 4 Hurricane Melissa is bringing destructive winds, storm surge, and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica tonight.
A Hurricane Alert is in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Residents should prepare now for possible hurricane conditions by Tuesday night or Wednesday.
Next update: 6AM. Stay alert and stay safe.
Alert #3 | Hurricane Melissa — 12 AM EDT, Mon Oct 27: Melissa remains a Category 4 hurricane with winds near 145 mph. A Hurricane Alert is in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Residents should prepare for possible hurricane or tropical storm conditions by Tuesday night or Wednesday, with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and coastal surge expected if the current track holds.
Next update at 3 AM. Stay safe and stay alert.
Alert #2 | Hurricane Melissa — 9 PM EDT, Sun Oct 26: Melissa remains a powerful Category 4 hurricane with winds near 145 mph. A Hurricane Alert is now in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Residents should prepare for possible hurricane or tropical storm conditions by Tuesday night or Wednesday. Expect heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and coastal surge if the forecast track holds.
Next update: 12AM. Stay alert and stay safe.
Alert #1 | Hurricane Melissa — 6 PM EDT, Sun Oct 26: Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and continues to intensify. A Hurricane Alert is in effect for the Central & Southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Residents should prepare for possible hurricane conditions by Tuesday night or Wednesday. Melissa could bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and coastal inundation.
Next update: 9PM. Stay safe and alert.
Tropical Storm Jerry Update (Oct 9, 12PM): Jerry is moving toward the Northern Leeward Islands and is expected to pass near or northeast of them later today. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barbuda. Winds are near 65 mph, and Jerry could become a hurricane by late Friday or Saturday.
Next update at 6PM.
Tropical Storm Jerry Update (Oct 7, 6PM): Tropical Storm Watches are in effect for parts of the Northern Leeward Islands. Jerry is moving west at 23 mph and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane within a day. The system poses no threat to The Bahamas at this time.
Next update at 6AM.
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