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Miami-Dade Office of Emergency Management urges residents to be "storm ready"
"Flooding is a threat to all of us," said spokesperson Erika Benitez. "We have to be prepared."
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"Flooding is a threat to all of us," said spokesperson Erika Benitez. "We have to be prepared."
But despite a countywide effort, residents will likely still see some flooding from Potential Tropical Cyclone One.
"I don't think it's a surprise to anyone that in the first day of hurricane season we are staring down at a storm heading our way," said Randy Smith.
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Hildegart Ortega is devoted to protecting her home as well as her parents who live there with her.
The six-month Atlantic hurricane season opened Wednesday with storm trackers watching growing systems west and east of Florida.
On Wednesday morning, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and county officials held a press conference to talk about the 2022 Hurricane Season.
A record-setter when it made landfall along Mexico's Pacific coast, Agatha quickly weakened into a tropical storm but still poses possible lethal danger, forecasters say.
It's that time of the year, folks!
With a sales-tax "holiday" starting this weekend, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcoming hurricane season.
In its initial outlook, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an above-average 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.
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There is a new area to watch for possible development near the southeastern Bahamas this Sunday morning.
Tracking Tropical Storm Peter as it passes near the eastern Caribbean. Also, two other areas to watch for possible development
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Tropical Storm Peter formed early Sunday morning becoming the sixteenth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
A tropical disturbance has a high chance of developing into the next named storm of the hurricane season.
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Tropical Storm Dorian, the fourth tropical storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, moves toward the Lesser Antilles.
As the Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, it marks the 10th consecutive year that Florida has avoided a direct hit.
Florida International University and the National Hurricane Center are launching a new, Spanish-language website for hurricane preparation.
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Here we go again. Check your batteries, water and canned food supplies because the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane season is officially underway.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
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