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Summer's mixed forecasts, rising costs

Memorial Day travel demand remains strong as NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season and rising vacation costs

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The One Thing Homeowners Forget During Hurricane Season That Costs Them Thousands

Hurricane season sends homeowners rushing to buy bottled water, batteries, plywood, and generators. Store shelves empty fast, gas station lines stretch for blocks, and everyone suddenly becomes a weather expert. Yet one of the most expensive hurricane mistakes happens long before the first rain band appears. Most homeowners completely forget…

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How to Run a Home Insurance Checkup

If you don't have sufficient coverage, your out-of-pocket costs in a claim could be through the roof.

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Florida’s New $15 Million Coverage Cap: What High-End Homeowners Need to Know

Florida’s luxury housing market has never lacked drama, and the insurance industry just added another twist. A new $15 million coverage cap now forces many high-end homeowners to rethink how they protect sprawling estates, waterfront mansions, and custom-built dream homes. In a state where hurricanes, flooding, litigation, and soaring rebuilding…

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Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Niño

Forecast came amid warning that US was unprepared for storms with staffing cuts under Trump administration

The Guardian - US

NOAA issues 2026 hurricane forecast as storm season nears

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The Independent UK

Hurricane season expected to be mild in 2026, but officials urge Texans to stay prepared

A strong El Niño weather pattern is expected to develop and intensify during the 2026 hurricane season, which could suppress the formation of tropical storms and hurricanes.

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Forecasters say this year’s Atlantic hurricane season will be calmer than typical - but the Pacific coast isn’t as lucky

That’s because of a forming climate pattern known as a super El Niño

The Independent UK

Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino

Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms

The Independent UK

How Jamaica is fighting back six months on from Hurricane Melissa

Parts of the Caribbean island were devastated by Hurricane Melissa, but six months on Caroline Gammell and her family found an island full of life and determined to get back on its feet

The Independent UK

Home Insurers Are Abandoning High-Risk Areas—What Homeowners Should Do Now

Home insurance in the United States has entered a new and uneasy era. Insurance companies are pulling back from regions they once covered without hesitation, leaving homeowners scrambling for answers. Wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and rising construction costs have pushed insurers to rethink where they can safely operate. That shift now…

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57 Pics And Stories That Show Mother Nature Being Terrifying As Hell

While Mother Nature offers countless aesthetic wonders, she can also be wrathful, causing destruction that leaves traumatic memories for years to come. Here are some photos to remind us never to underestimate the devastation a natural disaster can bring. Some of these might be difficult to look at, so proceed…

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Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA to the breaking point

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, all it takes is one big storm hitting a populated area to make it a bad hurricane season.

The Conversation

As the 2026 Hurricane Season Approaches, National Floors Direct Explores the Rise of Storm-Resilient Flooring Options

With NOAA set to release its 2026 outlook on May 21 and preseason forecasts pointing to between 12 and 20 named storms, U.S. households in hurricane-prone markets are increasingly factoring waterproof and resilient flooring into their pre-season preparedness plans.

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The Conversation

The Mediterranean sea is capable of generating hurricanes and climate change will make them worse

In March 2026, a tropical-like cyclone named ‘Jolina’ produced significant damage across North Africa. In 2020 and 2023, storms Ianos and Daniel both caused severe damage in Greece, and the latter triggered a humanitarian disaster in the city of Derna, Libya, where thousands were declared dead or missing.

The Conversation

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Talk of a “super El Niño” developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could bring extreme rainfall, heat, drought and destructive flooding around the world.

LiveScience

Shimmering silver 'sunglint' obscures Hawaii as hurricane approaches — Earth from space

A 2025 satellite photo shows the swirling cyclone of Hurricane Kiko bearing down on Hawaii while the island state was obscured by a bright, reflective streak.

The Conversation

Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected

Living by the sea in the tropics means being exposed to some of nature’s most powerful forces. Hurricanes can bring storm surges, flooding and destructive waves that threaten homes, infrastructure and livelihoods.

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The Times of India

Unsung heroes: Amish volunteers rebuild dozens of homes and bridges for free after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina

Amish volunteers from Pennsylvania are providing crucial aid in western North Carolina, months after Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction. These skilled workers are rebuilding homes and infrastructure without pay, offering a powerful example of community-driven recovery. Their quiet, dedicated efforts are restoring stability and hope in devastated mountain towns, demonstrating…

The Times of India

Built for future: Florida town that runs entirely on sunlight and produces more power than it uses

Babcock Ranch, a Florida town, is redefining modern living by integrating clean energy into its core design. Planned from scratch with extensive solar power and a focus on sustainability, the community generates more electricity than it consumes. This innovative approach, proven resilient during Hurricane Ian, offers a working model for…

The Guardian - US

‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises

Amid immigration raids, chemical spills, massive floods and costly healthcare, less-affluent residents of one of the most diverse US cities struggle to pull through

The Times of India

World’s massive Mississippi River shockingly reversed its flow during Hurricane Isaac in 2012 in the United States: Scientists explain what happened

The Mississippi River is often considered one of the most stable natural systems in North America. It flows steadily from the northern United States down to the Gulf of Mexico, carrying vast amounts of water every second. But in 2012, something unusual happened during Hurricane Isaac, briefly disrupting this familiar…

The Guardian - US

‘We are limited by the US in every aspect’: the young people behind Puerto Rico’s independence movement

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced art changes raise concerns as fans question why a cutscene following a massive storm is now "bright and sunny for no reason"

"THEY ARE AT THE EDGE OF A HURRICANE"

The Independent UK

Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for Western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year

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