All articles tagged with #storm surge
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CBS News
A Marin County neighborhood experienced flooding due to king tides and an upcoming storm, with warnings of up to 2.5 feet of inundation in low-lying areas, road closures, and property damage expected across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the largest storm of the year threatening the Philippines, has prompted the evacuation of nearly a million people and caused widespread power outages, as authorities warn of potentially catastrophic impacts including storm surges and flooding amid ongoing disaster response efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Typhoon Fung-wong is nearing the Philippines with potential to become a super typhoon, following the devastating impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi, and authorities are warning residents to evacuate and prepare for destructive winds and storm surges amid ongoing climate change concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
The Philippines is warning of deadly storm surges and destructive winds as Typhoon Fung-wong intensifies into a super typhoon, threatening eastern coastal areas with heavy rains, flooding, and widespread damage, following recent devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by vox.com
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest in history, struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm causing extensive damage, and has now weakened to Category 2 as it impacts Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, with warnings of dangerous floods and landslides across the Caribbean.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm, struck Jamaica with winds of 185 mph and caused extensive damage, then made landfall in eastern Cuba as an 'extremely dangerous' storm, prompting evacuations and warnings across the region. The storm is expected to weaken but continue threatening the Bahamas and Bermuda with heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, exacerbating Cuba's ongoing economic crisis.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm at landfall in Cuba, caused extensive damage in Jamaica where it previously hit as a record-breaking Category 5 hurricane, the strongest in 174 years. Authorities evacuated over 735,000 people in Cuba, and the storm is expected to bring catastrophic flooding and damage across the Caribbean, with climate change linked to its rapid intensification.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to hit Jamaica since 1851, is a catastrophic category 5 hurricane with winds of 180mph, causing severe flooding and damage, exacerbated by climate change-induced ocean warming, and prompting widespread evacuations and preparations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm of the year and a rare Category 5 with 180 mph winds, is nearing Jamaica, causing evacuations, severe weather warnings, and potential catastrophic flooding and landslides, with climate change fueling its rapid intensification.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by USA Today
Potentially catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, the strongest of 2025 with winds up to 185 mph, is threatening Jamaica and Cuba, prompting urgent warnings for safety and preparations, with fears of extensive damage, storm surge, and heavy rainfall.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm of 2023 with winds of 175 mph, is causing severe impacts in the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, with evacuations, infrastructure damage, and heavy rainfall expected to lead to catastrophic flooding and landslides.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm with 165 mph winds, is approaching Jamaica and is expected to cause catastrophic winds, storm surge up to 13 feet, and heavy rainfall leading to life-threatening flooding and landslides, marking the worst storm in Jamaica's history with landfall anticipated early Tuesday.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is threatening Jamaica with potentially catastrophic impacts including up to 40 inches of rain, 9 to 13 feet of storm surge, and destructive winds as it approaches landfall late Monday into Tuesday.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 4 storm, is approaching Jamaica with potentially record-breaking winds and heavy rainfall, threatening catastrophic flooding, landslides, and storm surges, while also impacting Haiti and the Dominican Republic with flooding and damage. Authorities urge serious precautions as the storm may strengthen further and cause significant destruction.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 4 storm and is expected to make landfall in Jamaica, bringing catastrophic flooding, destructive winds, and storm surge, with potential to reach Category 5 before landfall, posing severe risks to infrastructure and communities in the Caribbean.