Hurricane Rafael, now a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 100 miles per hour, is moving into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico after inflicting catastrophic damage on Cuba. The powerful storm, which has left Cuba’s entire population of 10 million without electricity for the second time this month, continues to stir concerns across the region as it veers westward. While Rafael is expected to weaken gradually over the next few days, its presence still poses a threat to parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, particularly the Florida Keys, where coastal flooding is anticipated.
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Hurricane Milton Remains a Threat as Florida Braces for Impact – Latest Updates
Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, possibly, soon to be a Category 5, remains a significant threat to Florida’s west coast as it moves closer to making landfall. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Milton is packing sustained winds of 150 miles per hour, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 30 miles from the storm's center and tropical-storm-force winds reaching 105 miles. Currently, the storm is located about 520 miles southwest of Tampa and is expected to make landfall near the Tampa Bay area tomorrow evening.
Texas is on high alert as Tropical Storm Alberto forms over the Western Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center has just announced the development of this tropical storm, urging coastal towns in southern Texas to brace for severe weather conditions.
Communities along the coast are being advised to prepare for heavy rain, significant flooding, and the possibility of tornadoes over the next 48 hours. The storm's impact is expected to be most severe today and tomorrow, prompting local authorities to issue warnings and prepare emergency response measures.
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As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has issued a stark warning about the increased intensity of storms due to climate change. Speaking at her annual hurricane season briefing, she highlighted that tropical storms could escalate to category three hurricanes within just sixty hours. The 2024 season officially starts this Saturday.
Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz emphasized the importance of being prepared, advising residents to stock their hurricane preparation kits with at least five days' worth of supplies. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an. . .