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Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 as forecasters warn of storm’s rapid growth

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday, its outer bands lashing the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as forecasters warned of a growing risk…

John McCarthy August 18, 2025

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Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean today, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day, the…

John McCarthy August 16, 2025

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Hurricane Erin likely to steer north of USVI but we may still feel some impacts

While it’s looking very likely that Hurricane Erin will avoid landfall in the USVI, the territory will likely still feel some effects - mainly in the form of tropical storm…

John McCarthy August 15, 2025

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Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the northern Caribbean warned today of heavy rains and dangerous swells as Tropical Storm Erin approached the region. The storm is expected to remain…

John McCarthy August 14, 2025

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Tropical Storm Erin bears watching for the Caribbean and Florida

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Erin formed in the Atlantic Monday morning, and it’s one that forecasters say bears watching — especially for the Caribbean and Florida. The National Hurricane Center’s…

John McCarthy August 11, 2025

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Tropical Storm Dexter forms over Atlantic; NHC watching 2 other disturbances for potential development

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Dexter, the fourth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed late Sunday night over the western Atlantic off the Carolinas, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).…

John McCarthy August 4, 2025

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How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season

HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days…

John McCarthy July 5, 2025

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Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — With predictions for a busy hurricane season beginning Sunday, experts in storms and disasters are worried about something potentially as chaotic as the swirling winds: Massive cuts to the…

John McCarthy June 2, 2025

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Tropical Storm Alvin will form in the Pacific within 48 hours: NHC

MEXICO CITY — The first tropical storm of the season is expected to form in the Pacific Ocean within 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane center said early this morning that…

John McCarthy May 28, 2025

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Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn

WASHINGTON (AP) — Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world’s top weather agencies…

John McCarthy May 28, 2025