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  2. Hurricane Trudy Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast; Greece Hit by Deadly Floods

    Mexico's Pacific coast is bracing for another storm, Hurricane Trudy, which weakened to a tropical storm after warnings of strong winds and heavy rain; it is the 22nd named system in an active Pacific season. The storm comes amid a record hurricane year driven by El Niño, which has brought more and stronger storms, while Greece was separately hit by deadly floods that killed one person.

    Hurricane Trudy strengthens to category 2 toward Mexico's Pacific coast

    Hurricane Trudy strengthened to a category 2 hurricane as it moved toward Mexico's south-western and west-central Pacific coast on Saturday, with a hurricane warning in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes. The storm's center was expected to remain near the coast through Sunday evening before moving south of the Baja California Peninsula.

  3. Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it nears Mexico's Pacific coast

    Hurricane Trudy strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it moved toward Mexico's southwestern and west-central Pacific coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes, with the center expected to approach the coast on Saturday and pass near it into Sunday.

  6. Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five in Mexico

    Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel have killed at least five people on Mexico's Pacific coast, causing flash flooding and damage to infrastructure. Security forces used helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the storms moved slowly up the coast.

  7. Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five in Mexico

    Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel battered Mexico's Pacific coast, causing flooding and at least five deaths, with security forces rescuing dozens. Rachel's remnants brought heavy rain to the U.S. Southwest, while Simon weakened but continued to threaten coastal areas.

    Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida With 96 MPH Gusts, Power Outages

    Hurricane Isaias brought 96 mph gusts to Florida, causing flooding threats and leaving thousands without power in Florida and Alabama as it moved north. At least four deaths were linked to the storm, with flash flooding warnings extending into the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic region.

    Tropical Storm Rachel drenches Southwest, spares coast

    Tropical Storm Rachel brought record rainfall and flooding to Las Vegas and other parts of the Southwest, with flash flood warnings issued. The storm, now downgraded, caused less coastal damage in Southern California than feared, but San Diego cleared debris from waterways ahead of possible flooding.

  8. Tropical Storm Rachel floods Southwest, breaks records

    Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain and coastal flooding to Southern California and the Southwest, with Newport Beach declaring an emergency after streets flooded and vehicles were stranded. Las Vegas broke its daily rainfall record, and the storm was downgraded as it moved inland, though forecasters warned of more El Niño-driven storms.

    Hurricane Simon hits Mexico's Pacific coast as Category 4 storm

    Hurricane Simon strengthened to a Category 4 storm and churned off Mexico's Pacific coast, pounding resorts and vulnerable towns with damaging winds and rain. The storm's center swirled parallel to the coast, with the most powerful conditions expected to hit the Puerto Vallarta area through Monday morning.

    Hurricane Isaias Victim's Husband Recalls Wife's Death

    The husband of a woman killed when a tree fell on their home during Hurricane Isaias in Florida recalled the tragedy, saying he watched his wife of 10 years die. He remembered her as someone loved by family and community.

    Isaias becomes first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season

    Isaias strengthened into the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with 80 mph winds and a minimum pressure of 975 mb, and is expected to intensify to a Category 2 hurricane. It is forecast to make landfall on the U.S. northern Gulf coast, bringing risks of flash floods and isolated river flooding.

    Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico's Pacific coast

    Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it heads toward Mexico's Pacific coast, where businesses in Puerto Vallarta are boarding up windows. Tropical Storm Rachel is also expected to make landfall in the coming days and could affect Southern California.

  9. Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves hundreds of thousands without power

    Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, killing at least four people and leaving hundreds of thousands without power across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. The storm moved north, bringing flash flood threats to the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, with gusts up to 96 mph reported at Pensacola Bay. President Trump canceled his planned attendance at the Alabama-Georgia football game due to the storm.

    Hurricane Isaias disrupts Gulf oil output, spares major refineries

    Hurricane Isaias knocked out power to about 830,000 homes and businesses across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia and disrupted oil and natural gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico, though major refineries were spared. The storm could tighten a fuel market already facing big disruptions from wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

    Isaias kills 2, leaves 668,000 without power across Southeast

    Hurricane Isaias was blamed for at least two deaths after making landfall on the Florida coast and running through Alabama. The storm left about 668,000 customers in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia without electricity, with numerous reports of downed trees and flash flood threats across the Southeast.

    Hurricane Isaias hits Florida Gulf Coast; officials warn of major impacts

    Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast Friday night near Pensacola, Florida, with officials warning of dangerous storm surge and significant rainfall. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called it a 'major event' with impacts extending far beyond the coast, and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins urged residents to stay off roads.

  10. Tropical Storm Rachel batters Southern California coast

    Waves from former Hurricane Rachel hit the Long Beach Peninsula, causing flooding and leaving a beachfront home on the brink of collapse. Videos show waves crashing against seawalls and flooding roads in Newport Beach and Long Beach.

  11. Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 as Gulf Coast prepares

    Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it approached the Gulf Coast, with landfall expected Friday. States of emergency were declared in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, with warnings of life-threatening storm surge and mandatory evacuations in some areas.

    Hurricane Isaias targets Gulf Coast with storm surge, heavy rain

    Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, is forecast to strengthen into a Category 2 storm as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, threatening Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi with dangerous storm surge and up to 10 inches of rain. Millions are under hurricane warnings, and Florida has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties.

    Hurricane Isaias threatens Georgia-Alabama game with Trump attending

    Tropical Storm Isaias, expected to hit Florida and Alabama starting Friday night, could affect the No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 6 Alabama college football game on Saturday, which President Donald Trump plans to attend. El Niño's role in the storm's development is also being noted.

  12. Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast; Florida declares emergency

    Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, is forecast to make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, bringing dangerous storm surge and flooding from Louisiana to Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 25 counties, and the storm could impact the Georgia-Alabama college football game that President Trump plans to attend.

    Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast, disrupts oil production

    Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, is heading toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, with millions under hurricane warnings from Louisiana to Florida and forecasts of dangerous storm surge and up to 10 inches of rain. The storm has forced more than half of Gulf oil production offline, contributing to a surge in oil prices above $104 per barrel amid Middle East tensions. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 25 counties.

  15. Hurricane Polo hits Baja California, moves toward mainland

    Hurricane Polo made landfall in Mexico's Baja California Sur as a Category 2 storm, bringing life-threatening winds and flash flooding. It weakened to Category 1 with winds around 80 mph and is forecast to carry moisture toward the U.S. Southwest.

  17. Hurricanes Nolo and Polo threaten Hawaii and Mexico

    Hurricane Nolo strengthened as it moved away from Hawaii, but heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds persisted for the Big Island and Maui. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo approached Mexico's Baja California peninsula, threatening severe damage.

    Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii; Hurricane Polo targets Mexico's Baja

    Hurricane Nolo moved away from Hawaii but still threatens heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds, with up to 20 inches possible on the Big Island. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo is set to hit Mexico's Baja peninsula, with moisture potentially fueling U.S. flooding.

  19. Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with up to 35 inches of rain

    Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rain, with forecasters warning of "life-threatening" conditions and up to 35 inches of rain in parts of the islands. The storm is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend as it nears the Big Island.

    Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with catastrophic flooding

    Forecasters warn Hurricane Nolo could bring up to 35 inches of rain to Hawaii's Big Island, with a hurricane watch in effect for Hawaii County. The storm is expected to slow and strengthen into a major hurricane this weekend, threatening areas already flooded by summer storms.

    Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with flooding

    Forecasters warned Hurricane Nolo could cause 'catastrophic' flooding in Hawaii, with parts of the state potentially receiving nearly three feet of rain. Though likely to avoid a direct hit, Nolo could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it nears the Big Island.

    Hurricane Polo barrels toward Baja California as Category 5

    Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 5 storm, is churning off Mexico's southwestern coast and is expected to make landfall on the Baja Peninsula Sunday night. The storm, fueled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters, is the area's second-most intense hurricane on record and is expected to begin slowly weakening by the weekend.

    Hurricane Polo nears Mexico, fueling landslide fears

    Hurricane Polo is nearing Mexico, fueling landslide fears and prompting concerns in storm-battered Long Beach, where previous hurricane Marie's waves flooded homes and destroyed cars. Residents say they can't take it anymore as Polo looms.

  20. Hawaii under hurricane watch as Nolo approaches

    Hawaii is under another hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to become a hurricane and could reach major status by the weekend. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo fueled fears of landslides in southwestern Mexico.

    Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5, threatens Mexico

    Hurricane Polo intensified to a Category 5 storm with winds near 180 mph, posing risks of heavy rain and mudslides in Mexico. It weakened to Category 4 early Wednesday and disrupted Mexican ports, threatening key Asia trade gateways.

  21. Hurricane Polo intensifies to Category 5 storm off Mexico's coast

    Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm in the Pacific off Mexico's southwestern coast, with winds near 180 mph. The US hurricane agency called its sudden strengthening "truly remarkable," and the storm poses risks of heavy rain and mudslides in Mexico.

  22. Hurricane Polo nears Mexico, fuels landslide fears

    Hurricane Polo, a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 165 mph, is churning off Mexico's southwest coast, bringing heavy rains and fueling landslide fears. It is expected to make landfall on Sunday night, while another storm, Nolo, strengthens near Hawaii.

    Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan

    Typhoon Dujuan has caused significant destruction in Japan, resulting in at least four fatalities and injuring 22 others. The storm triggered landslides and power outages, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.

    Hurricane Polo weakens to Category 4 off Mexico's coast

    Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off Mexico's southwestern coast, reaching Category 5 strength before weakening to Category 4, with sustained winds of 165 mph. It is expected to bring heavy rain to Guerrero and Michoacán but is unlikely to directly hit Mexico.

    Hurricane Polo intensifies to Category 5 in 24 hours

    Hurricane Polo rapidly escalated to a Category 5 storm off the southwestern coast of Mexico within just 24 hours of being classified as a hurricane. This rapid intensification raises concerns for the region as the storm continues to churn in the Pacific.

    Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico

    Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds reaching around 160 mph. The storm is currently moving northward along Mexico's coast, raising concerns for potential impacts.

  23. Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan

    Typhoon Dujuan has caused significant damage in Japan, resulting in four fatalities as it brought heavy rains and strong winds to Tokyo and surrounding areas. The storm has since moved away from the region, but its impact has led to flight cancellations and evacuations.

  24. Tropical Storm Fay forms in the Atlantic

    The National Hurricane Center reported the formation of Tropical Storm Fay in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Currently, the storm poses no threat to land and is expected to weaken in the coming days.