MOBILE, Ala. -- Officials have high expectations for a long-awaited hurricane evacuation route that links the Florida Panhandle with Interstate 65 in Alabama through Flomaton. [Full Story]
SANTA CRUZ DEL SUR, Cuba -- Thousands of Cubans returned to homes demolished by Hurricane Paloma even as the once-powerful storm dissipated off the coast on Monday.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- More than 41,000 claims were filed with Florida insurers on damages suffered from Tropical Storm Fay which swept across much of the state in August.
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- Rainstorms soaked the Cayman Islands on Friday as late-season Hurricane Paloma bore down on the chain of tiny Caribbean islands, triggering a run on stores and plans to shut the main airport.
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- A tropical depression off Honduras' Caribbean coast is nearing tropical storm strength.
MIAMI -- A tropical depression is just below tropical storm strength as it swirls in the Pacific off the coast of Mexico.
CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Forecasters say a weakening Omar has become a tropical storm again, far from land in the Atlantic Ocean.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Schools and businesses closed and shelters opened Wednesday on several Caribbean islands in the path of Hurricane Omar, which could rev up to a Category 2 storm before coming ashore overnight.
PUERTO SAN CARLOS, Mexico -- Fishermen pulled in their boats and hotels warned tourists away from beaches Friday as Category 2 Hurricane Norbert bore down on Mexico's southern Baja California peninsula.
VERACRUZ, Mexico -- Tropical Storm Marco roared ashore on Mexico's Gulf coast with near-hurricane force winds on Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of some oil platforms.
GALVESTON, Texas -- The coast here doesn't have the whitest sand or the clearest water, but to millions of Houstonians and other Texans, this is the beach. And thanks to Hurricane Ike, it's also a mess.
MEXICO CITY -- Hurricane Norbert weakened to a still-potent Category 3 storm early Thursday on a path expected to take it to Mexico's southern Baja California peninsula over the weekend.
MIAMI -- The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Marco has formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph.
TROPICAL DEPRESSION PALOMA -- MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 30 MPH AND IS LOCATED NEAR LONGITUDE 78.0 WEST AND LATITUDE 22.0 NORTH. Full Advisory
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Surviving a Storm
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Tropical Wave:
A cluster of clouds and/or thunderstorm without a significant circulation and generally moving from east to west through the Tropics.
Tropical Depression:
A cluster of clouds and/or thunderstorm without a significant circulation and substained wind speeds of less than 39mph.
Tropical Storm:
An organized system of strong thunderstorms with top sustained winds of 39mph to 73mph. Tropical storms can quickly develop into hurricanes. Storms are named when they reach tropical storm strength.
Hurricane:
An intense tropical weather system with a sustained wind speed of 74mph or higher.
Emergency Management Offices
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Broward: 954-831-3900
Monroe: 305-289-6018
Palm Beach: 561-712-6400
American Red Cross
Miami-Dade / Monroe: 305-644-1200
Broward: 954-797-3800
Palm Beach: 561-833-7711
Special Needs
Miami-Dade: 305-513-7700 | 305-468-5402 (TDD)
Broward: 954-537-2888 | 954-537-2882 (TTY)
Key West: 305-292-4591 | 305-292-4418 (TTY)
Middle Keys: 305-743-0079 ext. 4591
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Palm Beach: 561-712-6400
Preparing Your Home for the Storm
Our home is often our most valuable asset. That's why it's important to shop early for supplies to make sure it's protected. Craig Stevens has the Hurricane Hardware you will need to make those preparations.Full Story
Stocking Up for the Storm
We all know we're supposed to stock up on food and water before a hurricane. But many of us don't know exactly what we need to buy. Well, Seven's Christine Cruz is here with what you need to know to put your shopping list together. Full Story
Understanding Evacuation Zones
Living along the coast makes hurricanes especially dangerous for us here in South Florida. Many of us live in mandatory evacuation zones. Seven's Richard Lemus has the information you need to know on the route to safety. Full Story
Protecting Your Pets
Don't forget Fido when it comes to making your hurricane plans. Seven's Carmel Cafiero tells us what we need to know for protecting our pets.
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Understanding Hurricane Insurance
Preparation doesn't always stop a hurricane from doing damage. That's where having the right insurance comes into play. Seven's Patrick Fraser and Howard Finkelstein break down what we need to know when planning for protection.Full Story
Weathering a Power Outage
The most frustrating aftermath of a hurricane is often waiting for the lights to come back on. After Hurricanes Wilma and Katrina in 2005, some here in South Florida went without power for almost a month, but you don't have to sweat it out. Seven's Lynn Martinez is here with some survival suggestions on how to get power to the people.
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Generator Safety
Generators are a great addition to your hurricane supplies, but that power solution can be generating trouble. Seven's Patrick Fraser gives you an inside look at the dangers of running a generator too close to your home. Full Story
Watching TV After a Storm; Digital TV Upgrades
A lot of us keep battery-operated televisions on hand to track the storms in case the power goes out. But as Brent Cameron tells us, there's TV trouble on the way when stations start broadcasting in high definition. Full Story
Preparing and Securing Your Boat
Taking advantage of our South Florida waterways by boat is one of the best things about living down here. But when a storm moves in, your boat is just one more thing you need to secure. Seven's Vivian Gonzalez has ideas for when you need to batten down the hatches. Full Story
Stormy Season: New Leadership at NHC
Bill Read takes over a National Hurricane Center that's been through a tough year. It started shortly after a new director took over last year. Full Story
Storm of Controversy
During hurricane season we watch and wait for storm systems to be named, but some meteorologists say the hurricane forecasters are naming systems too early. Reed Cowan looks at this storm of controversy. Full Story
