Hurricanes

As Hurricane Milton barrels through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida on Wednesday, officials downgraded the storm from Category 5 to Category 4. That’s not enough to rescind calls for residents to evacuate. For a look at how hurricanes are categorized, and what it means for sustained wind...

As Florida braces for the destructive force of Hurricane Milton, inmates in several counties are "assisting residents that are not capable of filling their own sandbags," the Lake County Sheriff's Office wrote in a Facebook post.   In preparation for the now Category 4 storm, the Lake County...

Insurance, regional banks, fitness centers, utilities, hospitals and theme parks are among the sectors that could be negatively impacted when Hurricane Milton hits Florida Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Here's a look at some of the sectors and stocks that investors should be watching...

Hurricane Milton is nearing the west coast of Florida and bringing a second powerful storm to the state within two weeks. Here's the latest update on the storm, expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Wednesday night. What Happened: Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 status Monday with winds of...

Florida is bracing for a direct hit by Hurricane Milton on Wednesday, the second hurricane to hit the state in less than two weeks. With evacuation orders in place for multiple Florida counties, government officials have morbid warnings for those who choose to stay home. What Happened: Hurricane...

Florida is bracing for another hurricane to make landfall this week, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene. Here's a look at the forecast and stocks to watch. Hurricane Milton Intensifies: Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Hurricane Milton is intensifying into a potential...

Hurricane Helene’s devastation claimed the lives of more than 130 people and left nearly 800,000 without power, according to the latest figures. The storm, which made landfall on September 26, tore through the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and North and South Carolina. New Developments:...

Videos and images of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles during Hurricane Helene have gone viral, including a video of a vehicle catching fire in a garage. The images and warnings from officials could provide more caution for the electric vehicle sector. What Happened: Over 100 people have died from...

At least 28 people are reportedly dead in three states after Hurricane Helene made landfall. What Happened: Hurricane Helene was classified as a Category 4 storm when it made landfall Thursday night in Florida. It brought heavy rain and winds of over 100 miles per hour. By Friday, the storm was...

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2024’s sure-to-be-harsh storm season is underway. Tropical Storm Debby is making its way up the East Coast. Populated cities such as Baltimore, Washington D.C. and New York City are at risk of floods. The Forecast: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued an update for Storm...

As Tropical Storm Debby clears Florida and makes a turn for the rest of the Eastern Seaboard, all signs point to the remainder of 2024’s storm season being particularly dangerous. The Latest On Debby: Tropical Storm Debby is nearing landfall in South Carolina, according to the National...

Meteorologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued a bleak forecast for 2024’s hurricane season, which runs June 1 to Nov. 30. The most devastating hurricanes cause hundreds of billions of dollars in damages and can greatly impact the financial markets....

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Hurricane Lee hit Bermuda early Thursday morning, bringing heavy rain and high winds to the region. The storm is picking up pace and moving faster than what some experts anticipated. The storm is expected to hit parts of the U.S. North East, including Maine and Massachusetts, according to CNN....