Severe weather mistakes to avoid - and how to make sure children aren’t alarmed Establishing a sense of control is important, experts say The Independent UK · Jun 2
Trump's Fired FEMA Nominee Returns to Lead Disaster Agency Hurting From 5,000-Worker Shortage Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, the same man he fired for defending the agency. More than 5,000 workers have left since January 2025. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
Many Retirees Move to Florida For Their Dream Retirement—6 Reasons It Could Make Your Anxiety Worse There are more than 4.8 million residents aged 65 and older living in Florida, making it the state with the highest percentage of seniors in... Saving Advice · Jun 1
The 2026 hurricane season has begun. Will this year be calmer? Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a below-normal number of named storms in the upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Space · Jun 1
Hurricane season is here: Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are Anyone who has been through a flood or hurricane knows the scene: waterlogged furniture piled on curbs, gutted homes with mold creeping up the walls, families displaced for months. But the recovery isn’t the same for everyone. The Conversation · Jun 1
"That wall of snow hit my house with hurricane force. The blizzard of the century had arrived." How celebrated Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire distilled the horror of a ruinous five-day storm on Crisis, the title track of their 2006 masterpiece 29 people lost their lives in The Great Blizzard of 1977, as documented by author Erno Rossi in White Death Metal Hammer · May 30
I spent a year travelling and these Teva shoes have transformed my hikes Born on the banks of the Colorado River in the 1980s, Teva’s original sport sandal was created by a rafting guide who strapped a watch band to a flip-flop to stop it floating downstream. Decades later, the brand has become synonymous with adventure-ready footwear, and its latest hurricane collection builds… The Independent UK · May 29
Tartan Army issued World Cup hurricane warning as officials run 'disaster drills' Tartan Army issued World Cup hurricane warning as 'very concerned' officials run 'disaster drills' The National (Scotland) · May 28
Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed Extreme weather is posing a growing threat to the power supplies Americans rely on. The Conversation · May 27
Summer's mixed forecasts, rising costs Memorial Day travel demand remains strong as NOAA predicts below-normal hurricane season and rising vacation costs Salon · May 25
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… Everybody Loves Your Money · May 25
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. Kiplinger · May 24
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… Everybody Loves Your Money · May 22
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 · May 21
The Texas Tribune · May 21 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.
The Independent UK · May 21 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 · May 21 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 · May 20 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
Everybody Loves Your Money · May 19 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…
Bored Panda · May 19 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…
The Conversation · May 18 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.
International Business Times · May 18 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.
The Conversation · May 16 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 · May 14 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.