Hurricane News
Louisiana declares emergency over storm
Torrential rain and flash flooding is expected in Louisiana this weekend when upgraded Tropical Storm Lee hits.
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.
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.
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US East Coast recovery underway
The US East Coast recovery effort is now underway, following on from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene.
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.
Obama 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Death toll 300 as 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.
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.