Weather

Weather Experts Offer a Peek at This Winter’s Forecast

Pumpkins have turned a bit frosty this week. Autumn has quickly begun to feel more like winter in much of the United States, especially in the Northwest, where a powerful Pacific storm is expected to bring much colder temperatures and widespread mountain snow over the next few days. For some, …

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How to Help Victims of Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton carved a path of destruction across Florida, leaving at least five people dead and millions without power, and damaging homes, cars and infrastructure. Volunteers and aid groups are working to help the communities affected by this natural disaster. If you wish to help, here’s some guidance. Do Your …

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Hurricane Milton’s Impact: What We Know So Far

Hurricane Milton flooded neighborhoods, flattened homes and knocked out power to millions of customers when it plowed through Florida on Oct. 9 and 10. Its path of destruction was uneven, though, and in many areas, officials were working to make repairs. Some places near the Gulf of Mexico, as well …

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Hospitals and Nursing Homes Close or Put Up Flood Barricades

Healthcare facilities across the west coast of Florida, from clinics to nursing homes, are temporarily shutting their doors and evacuating patients in preparation for Hurricane Milton’s potentially devastating landfall. Mandatory evacuation orders in Pinellas County, which includes Clearwater and St. Petersburg, affect about 6,600 patients at six hospitals, 25 nursing …

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