https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/hurricane/ Hurricane News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:24:01+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ian-could-impact-florida-travel-airports-and-airlines-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ian-could-impact-florida-travel-airports-and-airlines-this-week/ Tropical Storm Ian, currently brewing in the western Caribbean on Sunday, is expected to shortly become a hurricane – a potential Category 3 according to some forecasters – and is taking aim at the state of Florida. All of Florida, mind you, meaning it could impact travel to one of the biggest tourist destinations in the country, including drive trips, flights, and cruises. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:45:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bahamas-braces-for-hurricane-joaquin-impact/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bahamas-braces-for-hurricane-joaquin-impact/ Hurricane Joaquin has strengthened into a Category 3 storm, warn forecasters, as it nears the Bahamas. The US National Hurricane Centre confirmed the eye of the storm is expected to pass over eastern islands of the Bahamas overnight. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:37:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-york-marathon-cancelled-in-wake-of-sandy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-york-marathon-cancelled-in-wake-of-sandy/ The New York City marathon has been cancelled in the wake of the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The move came following criticism from New Yorkers that the event would tie up precious resources. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:15:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-occupancy-slides-during-sandy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-occupancy-slides-during-sandy/ Hurricane Sandy, which first made landfall in Jamaica on Wednesday, 24 October, had a widespread impact on occupancy across the Caribbean, according to data from STR. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:01:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/super-storm-sandy-makes-landfall/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/super-storm-sandy-makes-landfall/ Super-storm Sandy has made landfall on the east coast of the United States, bringing hurricane force winds, flooding and claiming as many as 20 lives. In New York, Lower Manhattan was sunk into total darkness following power failures, while flooding was also seen in subway and road tunnels. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:55:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandals-resorts-to-refund-hurricane-sandy-costs-to-holidaymakers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandals-resorts-to-refund-hurricane-sandy-costs-to-holidaymakers/ Sandals Resorts has announced it is easing the disappointment of guests affected by Hurricane Sandy by refunding the disrupted section of their stay. The gesture was made after a number of the company’s resorts suffered damage in the wake of Hurricane Sandy resulting in the temporary suspension of arrivals to Sandals Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios and the delayed reopening of Beaches Ocho Rios. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:18:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-battens-down-hatches-ahead-of-storms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-battens-down-hatches-ahead-of-storms/ Aviation in the United States will be severely disrupted in the coming days as a hybrid storm batters the east coast of the country. Forecasters have said Hurricane Sandy, which is presently headed for highly populated areas of the US will become a super-storm when it collides with cold weather fronts from the west and north. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:56:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-york-flights-cancelled-as-hurricane-sandy-approaches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-york-flights-cancelled-as-hurricane-sandy-approaches/ Thousands of flights to and from several airports on America’s east coast, including New York, have been cancelled and 375,000 residents ordered to leave their homes ahead of the hurricane that is due to hit the US on Monday. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:54:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jamaica-lashed-by-hurricane-sandy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jamaica-lashed-by-hurricane-sandy/ Caribbean holiday hotspot Jamaica has closed its international airports while cruise ships have also been diverted as hurricane Sandy batters the island. One man has been killed after the category one hurricane made land fall earlier, unleashing heavy rains and winds of 80mph. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:43:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-orleans-braced-for-hurricane-isaac-impact/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-orleans-braced-for-hurricane-isaac-impact/ New Orleans is braced for the impact of Hurricane Isaac, which is expected to make landfall later. Although it is a much less powerful storm, the hurricane will hit the United States city exactly seven years after it was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:09:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tropical-storm-isaac-causes-disruption-in-southern-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tropical-storm-isaac-causes-disruption-in-southern-united-states/ The states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and Florida have all declared states of emergency as Tropical Storm Isaac makes landfall. The storm has already caused havoc across the Caribbean, with at least six people killed in Haiti. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:43:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-rina-gathers-strength-on-approach-to-mexican-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-rina-gathers-strength-on-approach-to-mexican-resorts/ Hurricane Rina was upgraded to a category two hurricane earlier as it gathered strength on approach to the Mexican holiday destination of Cancun. Brining winds well in excess of 100 mph, the storm is the sixth named hurricane of the Atlantic season this year. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:24:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/louisiana-declares-emergency-over-storm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/louisiana-declares-emergency-over-storm/ Torrential rain and flash flooding is expected in Louisiana this weekend when upgraded Tropical Storm Lee hits. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:46:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-travellers-warned-over-delays-as-hurricane-irene-clean-up-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-travellers-warned-over-delays-as-hurricane-irene-clean-up-begins/ British travellers in the United States have been warned by the Foreign & Commonwealth office to expect delays as the county continues to battle the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The storm made landfall over the weekend, with two states earlier declared disaster areas by president Barack Obama. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:47:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holidaymakers-stranded-in-the-us/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holidaymakers-stranded-in-the-us/ The cancellation of thousands of US flights in the wake of Hurricane Irene has left thousands of Brits stranded on the US East Coast, during peak tourist season. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-east-coast-recovery-underway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-east-coast-recovery-underway/ The US East Coast recovery effort is now underway, following on from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:56:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-irene-hammers-new-york/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-irene-hammers-new-york/ Hurricane Irene has begun to hammer New York city with fierce winds as residents have been urged to stay inside. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:05:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Mayor-urges-us-east-coast-residents-hope-for-the-best-prepare-for-the-worst/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Mayor-urges-us-east-coast-residents-hope-for-the-best-prepare-for-the-worst/ More than two million people on the US east coast have been urged to evacuate their homes as Hurricane Irene approaches, according to reports. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:57:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-east-coast-braced-for-hurricane-irene/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-east-coast-braced-for-hurricane-irene/ Six US East Coast states have declared emergencies, including New York and North Carolina, in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Irene. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:08:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-irene-wreaking-havoc-on-caribbean-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-irene-wreaking-havoc-on-caribbean-tourism/ Authorities on the east coast of the United States are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Irene. Expected to make landfall over the weekend, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season is considered a class 3 storm – bringing winds of up to 115 miles per hour – and is expected to gather strength in the coming hours. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:41:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-irene-headed-for-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-irene-headed-for-united-states/ Irene, the first hurricane of this year’s North Atlantic tropical storm season, is heading for the Bahamas and is expected to move on to the United States in the next few days, according to the Met Office. Cruise ships in the Caribbean have been altering itineraries in recent days as the storm approaches, with the hub of Puerto Rico already hit. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:27:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irene-nears-hurricane-strength-as-it-reaches-caribbean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irene-nears-hurricane-strength-as-it-reaches-caribbean/ United States National Hurricane Center officials have warned Tropical Storm Irene could grow into a hurricane as it batters Puerto Rico. The United States Caribbean territory has been batted with torrential rains and winds overnight, with trees downed and widespread power outages reported. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:49:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/death-toll-300-at-deadly-tornadoes-hit-us/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/death-toll-300-at-deadly-tornadoes-hit-us/ A mile-wide tornado has torn through six southern US states, killing at least 297 people, with authorities warning of more to come. President Barack Obama is to visit communities in Alabama ravaged by the worst storms since 1974.Widespread devastation has also been reported in Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia and Virginia. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:25:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-clean-up-begins-following-hurricane-tomas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-clean-up-begins-following-hurricane-tomas/ A state of emergency has been declared across the Caribbean island of St Lucia following the impact of Hurricane Tomas. As many as 14 people are feared dead following the hurricane, with a further seven declared missing. Jamaica also remains on high alert. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:02:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/megi-leaves-200000-homeless-in-philippines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/megi-leaves-200000-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. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:26:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mega-typhoon-megi-crashes-into-philippines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:38:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-paula-disrupts-caribbean-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:37:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tropical-storm-matthew-heads-toward-caribbean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:06:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mexico-hit-by-tropical-storm-georgette/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:03:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bermuda-battered-by-hurricane-igor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:56:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hurricane-earl-downgraded-but-the-u.s.-remains-on-alert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:24:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-islands-evacuated-ahead-of-hurricane-earl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:58:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-braced-for-hurricane-earl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:21:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celia-is-upgraded-to-category-2-hurricane-in-eastern-pacific-still-not-a-th/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/celia-is-upgraded-to-category-2-hurricane-in-eastern-pacific-still-not-a-th/ MIAMI—Hurricane Celia grew stronger Monday evening in the East Pacific Ocean and was upgraded to a Category 2. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:32:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-hurricane-of-season-forms-off-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:14:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Met-Office-predicts-active-2010-tropical-storm-season-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Met-Office-predicts-active-2010-tropical-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. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:06:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2393/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2393/ The following web site has emergency and airline information telephone numbers and some useful links: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 12:00:11 +0000