Hurricane News
Megi leaves 200,000 homeless in Philippines
Typhoon Megi is gathering strength as it moves toward China according to the latest forecasts, having left 200,000 people homeless in the Philippines. The governor of the hardest-hit province of Isabela, Faustino Dy said local residents in three coastal towns had suffered massive damage to their homes and were left with limited food supplies after huge waves washed away roads.
Mega-typhoon Megi crashes into Philippines
A mega-typhoon brining 140mph winds has made landfall on the north-east coast of the Philippines, prompting thousands of local residents to flee their homes. Concerns are now centred on the local rice harvest, with global shortages exacerbating local losses.
Hurricane Paula disrupts Caribbean holidays
Cuba is bracing itself for the impact of Hurricane Paula as the weather system approaches from the north-west of the western tip of Caribbean island. Ahead of the storm almost a dozen cruise ships, - including six Carnival vessels - have been forced to alter their itineraries.
Tropical Storm Matthew heads toward Caribbean
With the hurricane season now in full-swing, Tropical Storm Matthew is steadily making its way toward South America bringing winds of up to 50 mph. With the United States National Hurricane Centre warning the storm could turn into a hurricane later today, Nicaragua and eastern Honduras are preparing for impact.
Mexico hit by Tropical Storm Georgette
More than a million people have been affected by flooding in Mexico following the impact of Tropical Storm Georgette. Among the worst hit areas is the Baja California region on the Pacific coast, where the heaviest monsoon rains recorded for 15 years have already left many homeless.
Bermuda battered by Hurricane Igor
Bermuda has been battered by high-winds and lashing rain as Hurricane Igor moves north-east through the Caribbean, with widespread flooding reported. While the storm has now been downgraded to a category one hurricane by the US National Hurricane Centre, officials have warned it could still be the worst storm the territory has ever seen.
Hurricane Earl downgraded but the U.S. remains on alert
States along America’s heavily-populated Eastern Seaboard have declared emergencies as Hurricane Earl rages off the coast of North Carolina. Despite the storm has been downgraded to a category 2, warnings have been issued in areas as far north as Nova Scotia in Canada.
Holiday islands evacuated ahead of Hurricane Earl
As many as 5,000 holidaymakers have been evacuated from Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands in the Outer Banks of North Caroline as Hurricane Earl approaches. The storm is presently 410 miles south of Cape Hatteras moving north-by-northwest at 18 mile per hour according to the latest information from the US National Hurricane Centre.
Caribbean braced for Hurricane Earl
A number of flights have been cancelled and cruise ships diverted as the Caribbean braces itself for Hurricane Earl. A number of homes have been destroyed and tourists have rushed for shelter as 135mph winds struck Anguilla as well as a number of other nearby islands.
Celia is upgraded to Category 2 hurricane in Eastern Pacific, still not a threat to land
MIAMI—Hurricane Celia grew stronger Monday evening in the East Pacific Ocean and was upgraded to a Category 2.
First hurricane of season forms off Mexico
The first hurricane of the Pacific season has formed off the coast of Mexico according to the United States National Hurricane Centre. Hurricane Celia was recorded 350 miles off of Acapulco, but is not expected to make landfall.
Met Office predicts active storm season
The Met Office has confirmed it expects an active North Atlantic storm season this year – with as many as 27 tropical storms anticipated between July and November. This is well ahead of the long-term average of 12.4 storms per season, with the government body also warning the intensity of the storms could pose further dangers.