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Jason Marone cools down a hot spot burning close to homes last week in the Christmas Valley area of Meyers, Calif.

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Weather Disasters Have Become 5 Times As Common, Thanks In Part To Climate Change

There has been a fivefold increase in the number of documented weather-related disasters in the last 50 years, driven in large part by climate change, a U.N. agency says.

September 07, 2021
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By:
  • Eric McDaniel
In this May 11, 2021 file photo, a QuickTrip convenience store has bags on their pumps as the station has no gas, in Kennesaw, GA. AAA is cautioning Georgians once again to avoid panic buying gasoline in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

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AAA Warns Georgians To Not Panic-Buy Gasoline In Aftermath Of Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane, making it one of the most powerful in the region’s history. While the storm made landfall west of Georgia, it could have an impact at the gasoline pump here. 

August 31, 2021
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  • Sarah Rose
Tropical Storm Elsa hits Key West

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Tropical Storm Elsa Makes Landfall Along Florida Gulf Coast

A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa has made landfall along north Florida's Gulf Coast.  Strong winds and rains are expected across the Southeast Georgia coast. 

 

July 07, 2021
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  • Associated Press
Hurricane Elsa Satellite Image

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Southeast Georgia Braces For Hurricane Elsa's Approach

Governor Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency for parts of 92 counties in middle, south and southeast Georgia in preparation for the impact of Hurricane Elsa. 

July 06, 2021
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  • Associated Press
two women take measurements among dune grass

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  • Environment

Researcher From Georgia Southern University Studies Coastal Dune Plantings

A graduate student is studying what kinds of plants are best at holding Tybee Island's coastal sand dunes in place.

July 05, 2021
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  • Emily Jones
Tropical Storm Iota is expected to develop into a major hurricane within the next few days.

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Hurricane Iota Continues To Intensify As It Approaches Central America

The storm is expected to make landfall Monday as a Category 4 hurricane. Its arrival comes as the region is still recovering from Hurricane Eta, which killed at least 150 people earlier this month.

November 15, 2020
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  • Matthew S. Schwartz and
  • Wynne Davis
Tropical Storm Eta will brush the southern coast of Florida on Sunday before regrouping in the Gulf of Mexico and heading back toward the state.

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  • Weather

Tropical Storm Eta Could Become A Hurricane, Dousing Florida With A Foot Of Rain

Multiple school districts have already canceled classes for Monday, in anticipation of a hurricane that could bring storm surges of up to four feet. The governor has declared a state of emergency.

November 09, 2020
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By:
  • Matthew S. Schwartz
Satellite imagery of Hurricane Eta. It was upgraded to a major hurricane by the National Hurricane Center on Monday. It is expected to dump 35 inches of rain in some isolated areas of Nicaragua after making landfall.

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  • Weather

Eta Is Now A 'Major Hurricane' As It Barrels Towards Central American Coast

Forecasters say Hurricane Eta is rapidly gaining strength as it churns towards the coast of Nicaragua. The storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, flash flooding and landslides.

November 02, 2020
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By:
  • Brakkton Booker
Downed Tree

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Tropical Storm Zeta Slams Metro Atlanta, North Georgia

Tropical Storm Zeta tore through Georgia overnight, bringing heavy rain and high winds that toppled trees and power lines across metro Atlanta and much of North Georgia.

October 29, 2020
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  • Wayne Drash
Tropical Storm Zeta is poised to develop into a hurricane and make landfall in the Gulf Coast by Wednesday afternoon.

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  • Weather

Gulf Coast Braces As Tropical Storm Zeta Poised To Become A Hurricane

The 27th named storm of the season promises heavy rain and damaging winds. It's set to make landfall in the U.S. by Wednesday.

October 25, 2020
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By:
  • Matthew S. Schwartz
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence listen during a Hurricane Laura briefing at FEMA headquarters in Washington.

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Before Big Convention Speech, Trump Visits FEMA For Storm Briefing

Trump said the campaign briefly considered postponing his convention speech, but he will now continue as planned and visit Texas and Louisiana over the weekend.

August 27, 2020
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  • Sam Gringlas
Parnell McKay, the civil defense director of Pass Christian, Miss., looks over the town's main business district on Aug. 23, 1969 after Hurricane Camille passed through.

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  • Weather

Historic Gulf Coast Hurricanes: How Does Laura Compare?

Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.

August 27, 2020
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  • Scott Neuman
The National Hurricane Center predicts that Hurricane Laura will make landfall as a Category 4 storm.

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  • Weather

Hurricane Laura Strengthens To Category 4 — And Threatens 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge

Coastal areas near the Texas-Louisiana border could see life-threatening storm surge when the hurricane hits Wednesday night. Areas up to 40 miles inland could be affected.

August 26, 2020
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By:
  • Samantha Raphelson and
  • Rachel Treisman
Hurricane Isaias will maintain its hurricane status for several days as it passes along Florida's central Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center says. The storm's forecast cone predicts it will hug the southeastern U.S. coastline.

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Florida's Gov. DeSantis Declares Emergency As Hurricane Isaias Closes In

The hurricane could begin affecting South Florida as early as late Friday night and could increase in strength to a Category 2, DeSantis says. North Carolina and Virginia also declared emergencies.

July 31, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
This graphic, provided by NASA, shows abnormally warm ocean temperatures. Forecasters believe this will continue to fuel an already above-average Atlantic hurricane season.

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Tropical Storm Gonzalo Forms During A Very Busy Atlantic Hurricane Season

Gonzalo, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean, is the earliest "G" storm on record. It has been a busy start to the Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters don't think it'll be slowing down.

July 22, 2020
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By:
  • Russell Lewis
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