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Beryl, Helene, Milton removed from Atlantic hurricane list after historic impact

Beryl, Helene, Milton removed from Atlantic hurricane list after historic impact

About 100 names of tropical storms and hurricanes have been retired from future use in the Atlantic Ocean, and now Beryl, Helene and Milton join them.

April 2, 2025 5:42pm EDT
National Hurricane Center tracks disturbance in the Atlantic. Here's what we know

National Hurricane Center tracks disturbance in the Atlantic. Here's what we know

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring a disturbance in the northern Atlantic, months before the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

March 17, 2025 1:26pm EDT
Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

November 18, 2024 7:05pm EST
Florida town's 50-foot-tall debris pile from Hurricanes Helene, Milton finally gone

Florida town's 50-foot-tall debris pile from Hurricanes Helene, Milton finally gone

Crews used a massive parking lot and nearby park as a collection site for the literal mountains of debris left by the two hurricanes that slammed the area just weeks apart.

November 18, 2024 12:02pm EST
Hurricane Rafael strengthens to major Category 3 storm, Florida Keys under tropical storm warning

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to major Category 3 storm, Florida Keys under tropical storm warning

Hurricane Rafael has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm as it impacts Cuba before moving into the Gulf of Mexico.

November 6, 2024 1:02pm EST
Biltmore Estate reopens month after Helene's devastation: 'Signal of Hope'

Biltmore Estate reopens month after Helene's devastation: 'Signal of Hope'

The Biltmore Estate experienced extensive flooding and damage at its entrance when Helene dropped nearly 30 inches of rain - about four months' worth - in three days.

November 3, 2024 11:46am EST
Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding

Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding

Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.

November 2, 2024 4:12pm EDT
Linemen spent weeks away from home responding to Helene, Milton

Linemen spent weeks away from home responding to Helene, Milton

Linemen crews responded to back-to-back storms, restoring power in extreme conditions with communication outages, while being away from their families back home.

October 31, 2024 11:30am EDT
Asheville students return to school one month after Helene devastated city

Asheville students return to school one month after Helene devastated city

One month after floods from Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, nearly 4,000 students there returned to the classroom this week.

October 30, 2024 1:35pm EDT
Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

Hurricane Helene forces North Carolina residents to sleep in tents where homes once stood

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, locals are sleeping in tents where homes once stood, and volunteers from across the U.S. are helping.

October 24, 2024 2:25pm EDT
Something may yet be brewing in the tropics: See 3 possible scenarios

Something may yet be brewing in the tropics: See 3 possible scenarios

The National Hurricane Center says no additional tropical development is expected within the next seven days. But don’t let your guard down on the tropics just yet — signs are emerging that the break may be brief.

October 24, 2024 9:21am EDT
Hurricane Oscar makes second landfall in Cuba on Sunday after slamming Bahamas as Category 1

Hurricane Oscar makes second landfall in Cuba on Sunday after slamming Bahamas as Category 1

Hurricane Oscar maintained Category 1 strength as the small hurricane made a second landfall in Cuba Sunday evening.

October 20, 2024 6:52pm EDT
Biltmore Estate announces reopening date after Helene forced closure

Biltmore Estate announces reopening date after Helene forced closure

Biltmore Estate, one of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, will reopen soon, weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville and surrounding areas.

October 20, 2024 2:00pm EDT
Oscar strengthens into a hurricane in southwest Atlantic as watches, warnings expand for Bahamas, Cuba

Oscar strengthens into a hurricane in southwest Atlantic as watches, warnings expand for Bahamas, Cuba

Oscar rapidly intensified from a tropical storm into an 80-mph hurricane on Saturday, causing islands in its potential path to issue watches and warnings, ahead of the small but mighty cyclone.

October 19, 2024 2:51pm EDT
War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods

War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods

Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.

October 18, 2024 3:48pm EDT
Officers rescue bulldog trapped in flooded Florida home

Officers rescue bulldog trapped in flooded Florida home

Officers in Florida rescued a bulldog trapped in a flooded home. 

October 18, 2024 8:37am EDT
Hurricane season is nearing the endgame, but what can we expect in its final weeks?

Hurricane season is nearing the endgame, but what can we expect in its final weeks?

Despite an average number of storms so far, this season has the potential to rank among the top four destructive in U.S. history. But hurricane season still has about six weeks left -- what more can we expect?

October 17, 2024 1:56pm EDT
Family that lost 11 in Hurricane Helene mudslides says community sacrificed 'life and limb' to save each other

Family that lost 11 in Hurricane Helene mudslides says community sacrificed 'life and limb' to save each other

The Craig family has lived in a North Carolina community, dubbed 'Craigtown' by locals, for 80 years.

October 16, 2024 1:24pm EDT
More than 90 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

More than 90 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

As North Carolina continues to grapple with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene, at least 92 people are still missing.

October 16, 2024 11:13am EDT
SBA halts disaster loans after Hurricanes Helene, Milton as funding runs dry

SBA halts disaster loans after Hurricanes Helene, Milton as funding runs dry

The Small Business Administration has paused new disaster loans due to a funding shortfall caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, delaying aid for small businesses, homeowners, and renters. FEMA aid remains available.

October 15, 2024 8:22pm EDT
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