More than 1,000 lives have been tragically lost in central Morocco after the most devastating earthquake in decades struck the region. The earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, occurred in the High Atlas mountain range around 11 p.m. local time on Friday. The epicenter was located approximately 72 kilometers southwest of the popular tourist …
Editor’s Note: Stay up to date with CNN’s latest coverage of Hurricane Lee and Friday’s forecast here. CNN — Hurricane Lee has transformed into a massive Category 5 storm, with wind speeds of up to 160 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. ET advisory on Thursday. This major storm is currently spinning …
A mesmerizing sight of the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on August 31, 2023. Photo by Julio Cesar Chavez | Reuters President Joe Biden, in front of a home ravaged by a fallen tree, graciously acknowledged that the extent of the damage could have been far worse. “This area hasn’t experienced winds …
An aerial view reveals the impact of Hurricane Idalia as floodwaters submerge the streets of New Port Richey, Florida, illuminating the aftermath of this natural disaster. (Source: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo | AFP | Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden paid an unplanned visit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters on Thursday, …
US President Joe Biden expressed his gratitude towards the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for their efforts in handling Hurricane Idalia and the fires in Maui, Hawaii. Speaking at the FEMA National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington, DC, Biden acknowledged the team’s dedication. To address FEMA’s depleted funds, the White House has requested an …
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is currently facing a financial shortage to manage natural disasters in the United States. This comes as the country deals with significant damage caused by the devastating Maui wildfires and the start of hurricane season, which has already brought a massive storm to Florida. According to FEMA Administrator Deanne …
Affected by the storm? Utilize CNN’s lite site for low bandwidth. Idalia, once a hurricane, weakened to a tropical storm on Wednesday evening. It unleashed heavy rain, strong winds, and power outages in southern Georgia and the Carolinas. Prior to moving through South Carolina, the storm caused coastal inundation, with water breaching the Charleston Battery …
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (L) and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (R) were present as President Joe Biden addressed the nation on the government’s response and recovery efforts in Maui, Hawaii, following Hurricane Idalia. The event took place in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on August 30, 2023. …
As Hurricane Idalia passed offshore on August 30, 2023, reporters in downtown Tarpon Springs, Florida, waded through flood waters. Image Source: Joe Raedle | Getty Images Hurricane Idalia, with maximum sustained winds exceeding 100 miles per hour, has made landfall on Florida’s Big Bend coast, becoming an “extremely dangerous” storm. The National Hurricane Center has …
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to intensify into a powerful Category 3 hurricane on Monday, posing a potential threat to Florida’s Gulf Coast. The storm could bring catastrophic winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding, leading to evacuations and school closures in certain areas of the state. The National Hurricane Center has warned of a life-threatening storm …