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Atlantic hurricane season

Here’s how many Category 5 hurricanes have hit the U.S. mainland

The Hurricane season in the Atlantic starts on June 1st and lasts until November 30th. Hurricanes are rated using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speed. Possible property damage is also…

Maps show the track of Hurricane Milton as forecasters predict landfall in Florida this week

Hurricane Milton On Monday, the storm strengthened into a strong Category 5 storm that is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast by midweek. The storm quickly intensified over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, although forecasters said they…

Here’s how Hurricane Helene caused “biblical devastation” in western North Carolina in a near-worst-case scenario.

Hurricane Helene proved catastrophic for Appalachia, as the storm’s massive rainfall caused rampant flooding that devastated several cities and killed dozens of people. On Monday, the North Carolina State Climate Office provided a picture of the “monster storm” being almost…

Flood warning and state of emergency: Current modelling on river crests | News

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Second sales tax-free period for hurricane supplies begins Saturday in Florida

TALLAHASSEE – A “sales tax holiday” begins on Saturday that can help Florida residents Prepare for storms As the state moves toward the peak of hurricane season, another round of tax breaks is on the horizon for buyers of tools…

CenterPoint contractors ‘butchering’ trees in Galveston County, residents say | Local news

When Ricky Kidd woke up on August 13, he found CenterPoint Energy contract workers using a chainsaw to trim the decades-old oak tree in the front yard of his Santa Fe home. “I let my dogs out in the yard…

78-year-old Rockingham woman dies after oak tree splits her house

BROWNS SUMMIT – A 78-year-old woman died when a tree fell on her mobile home Thursday evening, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. Hilda Windsor Jones, who lived alone, was pronounced dead in her home at 277 Clearwater Lane…

Woman dies when oak tree falls on mobile home

BROWNS SUMMIT – A 78-year-old Rockingham County woman died when a tree fell on her mobile home Thursday evening, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. Hilda Windsor Jones, who lived alone, was pronounced dead in her home at 277…

Rockingham County woman dies when tree falls on mobile home

BROWNS SUMMIT – A 78-year-old Rockingham County woman died when a tree fell on her mobile home here Thursday evening, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office said. Hilda Windsor Jones, who lived alone, was pronounced dead in her home in the…