Despite warnings from two leading insurance rating agencies that Hurricane Milton weakened or threatened Florida’s recovering home insurance market, the market “can manage losses” from the Category 4 storm “and are ready to cover yet another hurricane,” if one should come this season, according to industry experts who spoke with the South Florida Sun Sentinel. … Read more
Hurricanes and tropical systems can bring strong winds and rain. Here’s how you can prepare: 1. Invest in a weather radio Have a way to get updates if cell services or power lines go down. Many weather radios now work as backup power banks with ports to plug in your phone and with solar and … Read more
Hurricane Milton has strengthened into a 100 mph storm and is expected to become a major hurricane later today. The NHC has now begun including storm surge height indications in its updates on Milton and from-the-off they call for between 8 and 12 feet of storm surge to impact Tampa Bay.Here, it’s worth noting that … Read more
(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) As work continues to address the harm inflicted by Hurricane Helene, researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) warn that the next two weeks “will be characterized by [tropical storm] activity at above normal levels.” The CSU researchers define “above normal” by accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) of more than 10. This … Read more
The Verfassungsblog editorial is again from the summer season break. Let’s not provide the flawed impression although: No matter has been happening right here over the previous few weeks, calling it a break can be deceptive. Sommerloch? Extra like a passing wisp of cloud within the searing blue summer season sky, each by way of … Read more
