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The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm
Read full article: The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarmWeather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S. Department of Defense satellites.
Tropical Storm Saraās remnants are forecast to reach Florida with a cold front
Read full article: Tropical Storm Saraās remnants are forecast to reach Florida with a cold frontSouth Floridians should expect comfortable weather with low humidity and cooler temperatures this weekend ā but Tropical Storm Sara will change that next week.
Depression strengthens to Tropical Storm Sara; forecast looking better for Florida
Read full article: Depression strengthens to Tropical Storm Sara; forecast looking better for FloridaTropical Depression 19 strengthened into Tropical Storm Sara Thursday afternoon in the western Caribbean. Life-threatening and potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides are expected in Honduras through the weekend, the National Hurricane Center reported.
Where is tropical system heading? Could it hit Florida?
Read full article: Where is tropical system heading? Could it hit Florida?A significant late-season tropical system is poised to come together later this week and could strengthen into a formidable November hurricane by this weekend or early next week as it meanders in the western Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Oscar disintegrates en route to the Bahamas after killing 7 people in Cuba
Read full article: Tropical Storm Oscar disintegrates en route to the Bahamas after killing 7 people in CubaTropical Storm Oscar has disintegrated as it heads toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least seven people.
This Week In South Florida Episode: Sept. 29, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Sept. 29, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 29, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 29, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Hurricane specialist explains why deadly Helene had so much power for far-reaching destruction
Read full article: Hurricane specialist explains why deadly Helene had so much power for far-reaching destructionFast-moving Hurricane Helene was large and powerful. Its widespread storm surge devastated some coastal areas in Florida, and its far-reaching heavy rains affected Georgia, South Carolina, and mountainous regions in North Carolina and Tennessee.
Rain causes flooding in South Florida, tropical wave with formation potential pushes west in Atlantic
Read full article: Rain causes flooding in South Florida, tropical wave with formation potential pushes west in AtlanticThe Local 10 News Weather Authority meteorologists are tracking a tropical wave that continued to push west on Sunday in the central Atlantic Ocean.
South Florida relief organizations rally to help Caribbean following Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: South Florida relief organizations rally to help Caribbean following Hurricane BerylThe Global Empowerment Mission in Doral is spearheading a relief effort in response to Hurricane Berylās devastating impact on parts of the Caribbean.
Florida disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins June 1
Read full article: Florida disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins June 1The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins this Saturday and to help Floridians prepare, the first Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will also begin this weekend.
Fort Lauderdale officials distribute sandbags to residents ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale officials distribute sandbags to residents ahead of Hurricane IdaliaFort Lauderdale residents loaded up on free sandbags Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane by Wednesday.
DeSantis issues state of emergency for 33 Florida counties in anticipation of Invest 93L
Read full article: DeSantis issues state of emergency for 33 Florida counties in anticipation of Invest 93LFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Saturday declaring a state of emergency exists in 33 counties due to threats posed by Invest 93L.
With possible tropical system headed to Florida, state Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax holiday begins Saturday
Read full article: With possible tropical system headed to Florida, state Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax holiday begins SaturdayThe first of two Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays will run through June 9.
Eyeballing tropical wave over eastern Atlantic while Florida readies for heat-relieving moisture surge
Read full article: Eyeballing tropical wave over eastern Atlantic while Florida readies for heat-relieving moisture surgeIn a matter of days, the calendar turns from July to August. Cabo Verde season, activate!
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: July 16, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: July 16, 2023On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes State Representative Hilary Cassel, former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, former State Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lisa Miller, Insurance Agent Debbie Iten and Local 10 Hurricane Specialist and Storm Surge Expert Michael Lowry.
Tropical Storm Bret strengthens, speeds up slightly as it continues westward
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bret strengthens, speeds up slightly as it continues westwardThe National Hurricane Center urges those in the Lesser Antilles to monitor Tropical Storm Bretās progress Tuesday as it is expected to strengthen as it continues westward.
Reviewing the response and recovery to Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Reviewing the response and recovery to Hurricane IanAs we conclude our special series of reports into early lessons learned from Hurricane Ian, we take a look at how key areas of infrastructure held up during the storm and how the area is making its way through recovery.
Conditions along Floridaās Treasure Coast deteriorating as Nicole closes in
Read full article: Conditions along Floridaās Treasure Coast deteriorating as Nicole closes inWith Tropical Storm Nicole expected to become a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall along the Treasure Coast or Palm Beach County Wednesday, flooding is already starting to become an issue.
Delray Beach residents, tourists preparing as Tropical Storm Nicole nears Floridaās east coast
Read full article: Delray Beach residents, tourists preparing as Tropical Storm Nicole nears Floridaās east coastDelray Beach residents and tourists were urged by officials to prepare as Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to become a Category 1 Hurricane and approach Floridaās east coast sometime Wednesday.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 2 forecast to become Bonnie
Read full article: Potential Tropical Cyclone 2 forecast to become BonnieThe strong disturbance weāve been tracking through the middle Atlantic ā previously Invest 94L ā was designated Potential Tropical Cyclone Two by the National Hurricane Center at 5 p.m. ET Monday.
No organized storms in the tropical Atlantic, Blas and Celia struggling in the eastern pacific
Read full article: No organized storms in the tropical Atlantic, Blas and Celia struggling in the eastern pacificAfter a spate of storminess for the first half of June, the tropical Atlantic looks to be quieting down, at least for the near term. Disruptive wind shear across the preferred June formation areas of the southern Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean will keep organized activity at bay this week.
Heavy rains overnight flood parts of southern Miami-Dade, flood threat continues for southeast Florida metro area
Read full article: Heavy rains overnight flood parts of southern Miami-Dade, flood threat continues for southeast Florida metro areaLingering moisture in the wake of former Tropical Storm Alex caused widespread flooding overnight for portions of south Miami-Dade County.
Michael Lowry named Hurricane Specialist, Storm Surge Expert for Local 10 News
Read full article: Michael Lowry named Hurricane Specialist, Storm Surge Expert for Local 10 NewsLocal 10 News is proud to announce that it has named meteorologist Michael Lowry as the stationās new Hurricane Specialist and Storm Surge Expert.