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Influencer Cecily Bauchmann reacts to backlash for bringing 4 kids to Disney World amid Hurricane Milton: ‘Do I regret it?’

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Influencer Cecily Bauchmann reacts to backlash for bringing 4 kids to Disney World amid Hurricane Milton: ‘Do I regret it?’

Disney over disaster. Cecily Bauchmann is apologizing after revealing she was headed to Disney World — as others were preparing for Hurricane Milton. Earlier this week, the influencer posted a now-deleted video highlighting her packing process for a family trip to Florida. In the clip, the mom-of-four explained they were set to head to the airport in just … Read more

Reporter makes bizarre Super Bowl reference in dire Hurricane Milton warning

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Reporter makes bizarre Super Bowl reference in dire Hurricane Milton warning

Hurricane Milton slammed into the western coast of Florida overnight, and the Weather Channel had jokes about its destruction. “There’s a lot more to go,” Weather Channel reporter Paul Goodloe said while braving the weather conditions during Hurricane Milton‘s landfall. “I think back to the Atlanta Falcons’ first-half Super Bowl winner. We know what happened … Read more

I livestreamed myself camping in a tent during Hurricane Helene — it wasn’t just a ‘dumb’ stunt

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I livestreamed myself camping in a tent during Hurricane Helene — it wasn’t just a ‘dumb’ stunt

It was no small feat for Mike Smalls. The Florida influencer is getting dragged online for bizarrely camping outside during Hurricane Helene so he could film the deadly storm. Originally posted to the video platform platform Kick, footage of the “Jackass”-style stunt is currently blowing up across X. “I love to be creative and think … Read more

Deadly Hurricane Otis hits Mexico: Death toll reaches 39, many still missing

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Deadly Hurricane Otis hits Mexico: Death toll reaches 39, many still missing

MEXICO CITY – As calls for help grow from the worst-hit communities in the Mexican state of Guerrero, the country’s death toll was reported to have risen to at least 39 on Saturday after Category 5 Hurricane Otis made landfall Wednesday. Residents around Acapulco were seen digging through debris days after the storm, but it remains unclear how … Read more

Beware flesh-eating bacteria in Hurricane Idalia floodwaters, officials warn

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Beware flesh-eating bacteria in Hurricane Idalia floodwaters, officials warn

People who value their flesh are being warned to steer clear of Hurricane Idalia floodwaters in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Officials are warning residents that hurricane flooding has spread the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus to inland regions where it isn’t usually a threat. A Vibrio infection can cause necrosis — the death … Read more

‘Tropical traffic jam’: The 2023 Hurricane Season continues in the Atlantic

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‘Tropical traffic jam’: The 2023 Hurricane Season continues in the Atlantic

The Atlantic Ocean has transformed into a tropical traffic jam, bustling with activity as the National Hurricane Center is tracking several disturbances, including four named storms and a fifth coming soon.  Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia is still swirling just off the Atlantic Coast and may still affect Bermuda and bring other impacts to the Eastern Seaboard. Meanwhile, farther … Read more

Woman swimming through hurricane Idalia-flooded Florida street caught on video

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Woman swimming through hurricane Idalia-flooded Florida street caught on video

They thought she was literally swimming up s–t’s creek. What do you do when in the eye of the hurricane? Go for a dip of course. A Florida resident sparked waves of concern across the panhandle when she was filmed swimming through a flooded street during Hurricane Idalia. A video of her doing laps amid … Read more

Hurricane Idalia amid supermoon could intensify storm surge: ‘Timing is pretty bad’

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Hurricane Idalia amid supermoon could intensify storm surge: ‘Timing is pretty bad’

An extraordinarily unique supermoon is set to raise tides Wednesday as Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Full moons cause higher tides because the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun are aligned. A supermoon — a full moon that occurs when its orbit is closest to Earth — can push tides into overdrive. … Read more

Shark tracking tech may save lives during hurricane season: scientists

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Shark tracking tech may save lives during hurricane season: scientists

Looks like Jaws is on our team now. Shark tracking, a practice among many new tech breakthroughs to keep an eye on the apex predators, may lead to “enormous untapped potential” on analyzing hurricanes and other major storm systems, both new research and other experts say. This could potentially help save a plethora of human … Read more

Hurricane Beatriz forms off Mexico’s coast as strong winds, heavy rains rapidly intensify

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Hurricane Beatriz forms off Mexico’s coast as strong winds, heavy rains rapidly intensify

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is now tracking two tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific during what is expected to be an active period for the basin. Hurricane Warnings are now posted for parts of the western Mexico coastline as Hurricane Beatriz rapidly strengthened Friday. Where is Hurricane Beatriz now? Hurricane Beatriz is located about 175 miles away from … Read more

NY rapper Hurricane G dead: Gloria Rodriguez was 52

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NY rapper Hurricane G dead: Gloria Rodriguez was 52

Trailblazing New York rapper Hurricane G — real name Gloria Rodriguez — has died at 52. The groundbreaking musician’s passing was confirmed Sunday by associates but her cause of death hasn’t been disclosed at this time. However, the rapper’s daughter Lexus first revealed back in May that her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 lung … Read more

The million-dollar Ford Mustang: Muscle car raises a fortune for hurricane relief

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The million-dollar Ford Mustang: Muscle car raises a fortune for hurricane relief

It’s a car so nice, it was sold for big bucks twice. The 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition raised $1,000,938.00 for charity at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Houston, despite having a sticker price of just $112,385. The limited-edition Brittany Blue coupe was donated to the event by philanthropist George Shinn, with all proceeds from the sale … Read more