The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued some of its first storm warnings for the 2024 hurricane season, signaling the onset of potentially severe weather conditions.
The 2024 hurricane season is forecast to be the most active in history, with a record-breaking 24 named storms and 11 hurricanes, 6 of which are predicted to be a Category 3 or higher.
A sprawling storm hit the South with tornado warnings and high winds that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida on Tuesday.
Mexico’s government unveiled a $3.4 billion recovery plan for the battered coastal resort of Acapulco, including tax breaks and financial assistance for affected families.
Hurricane Otis made landfall on the shores of Mexico, specifically near Acapulco in Guerrero, causing a catastrophic impact that ranks as one of the most intense meteorological events within Mexican territory.
Hurricane Otis, one of the strongest storms ever to hit Mexico's Pacific Coast, roared into the beach resort of Acapulco early on Wednesday, smashing buildings and vital infrastructure and leaving the city incommunicado and without power.