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

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

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

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