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On 21 August at 3.00 UTC, its centre was approximately 563 km east of Antigua, with maximum sustained wind of 56 km/h (tropical depression).Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:06:00 +0200reliefWeb-1ca7b4d419a0db10764dce3d175744eereliefWeben14.55778 -90.732193NaturalDisasters20200821130600https://www.cbs46.com/2-tropical-systems-could-threaten-the-gulf-coast-at-the-same-time/article_7455773c-622c-59c0-bf47-a7a389252f5c.html(CNN) -- Gulf Coast residents need to pay attention as not one, but two tropical systems could impact the area in the coming days. The first system to watch is Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13), which is about 615 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Tropical storm watches have been issued for St.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200cbs46-283879344b317f13466d5f0b4d1b3ffdcbs46en14.55778 -90.732193NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterBrandon MillerPhil KlotzbachHaley BrinkAir Force20200821010300https://www.theepochtimes.com/2-tropical-systems-could-threaten-the-gulf-coast-at-the-same-time_3469470.htmlThe first system to watch is Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13). (CNN Weather) The first system to watch is Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13), which is about 800 miles east of the northern Leeward Island. Tropical storm watches have been issued for St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Saba, and St.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:14:00 +0200theepochtimes-89b1ef77f11cc3a8f718e8e96a9a4dd7theepochtimesen14.55778 -90.732193NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterBrandon MillerPhil KlotzbachHaley BrinkAir Force20200820231400http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/environment/tropical-depression-to-become-a-hurricane-as-it-eyes-florida/article/576668By Karen Graham 44 mins ago in Environment Two tropical depressions have now formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and both are expected to strengthen into tropical storms in the coming days, with one expected to reach hurricane status as it approaches Florida. At the 11 a.m.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:30:00 +0200digitaljournal-8f47e9cbb9700012301c61f76283bf1edigitaljournalen23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisastersTampa Bay TimesNational Hurricane Center20200820193000https://www.wsfa.com/2020/08/20/first-alert-why-its-time-pay-close-attention-tropics/Two of those disturbances present a legitimate threat to the United States late this weekend into next week. It’s still too early to talk about who is at the greatest risk as forecast models are by no means in agreement quite yet on the eventual path or strength of these systems, but those along the....Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:21:00 +0200wsfa-7b585f4bfd81587799e0f7c5ca063401wsfaen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200820162100https://www.en24news.com/en/2020/07/relief-operations-continue-in-japan-after-deadly-floods.htmlThe rainy season is in full swing in the Japanese archipelago at this time, a period of high risk in terms of floods, mudslides and landslides. Heavy rains are still expected in the region until Tuesday morning. Yuki Sato / AP. Tens of thousands of rescuers were still mobilized Monday, July 6 on the....Sat, 01 Aug 2020 21:46:00 +0200en24-7581f7fd11c4a138f539d3c566b51cbcen24en32.788521 130.714905CommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionYoshihide SugaShinzo AbeYuki Sato20200801214600https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/intensifying_laura_set_to_slam_us_energy_coast-25-aug-2020-163112-article?rss=true(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to strengthen rapidly and come ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast as a tree-snapping Category 3 storm, forcing residents to flee their homes despite the threat of Covid-19. Laura’s winds will likely peak at 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour as it comes....Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-1d40a36f923483bb95f8e8458c87a747newsnow-co-uken37.7075 -82.432778mahbPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentArkema SAMotiva EnterprisesNational Hurricane CenterDaniel MyersJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressRob MillerGreg AbbottMax ZimmermanStorm ImeldaTate ReevesKevin CrowleyDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825214700https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-145159224.html(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast, threatening to inflict as much as $12 billion of damage on the region and potentially shutting 12% of U.S. refining capacity for months.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:31:00 +0200news-yahoo-fda2136b5f58b6b6e6eb6a76b13885e8news-yahooen37.176689 -113.2855mahbPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentArkema SAStrategic Petroleum ReserveNational Hurricane CenterJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressRob MillerGreg AbbottBloomberg TVDan BrouilletteStorm ImeldaSabine PassTate ReevesDonald TrumpNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825213100https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-145159224.html(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to become a roof-ripping Category 3 storm when it comes ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast, threatening to inflict as much as $12 billion of damage on the region and potentially shutting 12% of U.S. refining capacity for months.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0200news-yahoo-99e983f5364eea1e9b478c3643e8b7f5news-yahooen37.176689 -113.2855mahbPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentArkema SAMotiva EnterprisesNational Hurricane CenterExxon Mobil CorpDaniel MyersJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressRob MillerGreg AbbottStorm ImeldaSabine PassTate ReevesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825175000https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-24/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-u-s-gulf-with-stronger-laura?srnd=markets-vpOn its current track, Laura will likely cause about $5 billion in losses, but if the intensity or track shifts for the worse, the total could run as high as $12 billion, according to Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler with Enki Research. About 10% to 12% of U.S. refining capacity could be shut for more than six months, he said.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:21:00 +0200bloomberg-89db5164682d8200cd9b325471894544bloombergen37.7075 -82.432778mahbPetroleumRefineriesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionChuck WatsonArkema SAMotiva EnterprisesExxon Mobil CorpDaniel MyersJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressRob MillerGreg AbbottMax ZimmermanStorm ImeldaSabine PassTate ReevesKevin CrowleyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825172100https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-145159224.html(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Laura is poised to strengthen rapidly and come ashore along the Texas-Louisiana coast as a tree-snapping Category 3 storm, forcing residents to flee their homes despite the threat of Covid-19. Laura’s winds will likely peak at 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour as it comes....Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:10:00 +0200news-yahoo-e3f5e04fc4cd9f61e08882b73a6de741news-yahooen37.7075 -82.432778CoronavirusInfectionPetroleumRefineriesPublicHealthmahbNaturalDisastersChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentArkema SAMotiva EnterprisesNational Hurricane CenterDaniel MyersJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressRob MillerGreg AbbottStorm ImeldaTate ReevesDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825151000https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-145159224.html(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and natural gas infrastructure across the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation....Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:01:00 +0200news-yahoo-0da9861b33c4130726ba9bb6909dcf58news-yahooen37.176689 -113.2855PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersDan BrownInterior DepartmentColorado State UniversityHurricane KatrinaDaniel MyersJim RouillerChuck WatsonArkema SAMotiva EnterprisesBP PlcNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachHouston ChronicleJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressGreg AbbottStorm ImeldaSabine PassTate ReevesDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825120100https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-145159224.html(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a powerful hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and natural gas infrastructure across the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation of....Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:16:00 +0200news-yahoo-07eda565d34284170d02cea7e9277611news-yahooen37.176689 -113.2855PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersDan BrownInterior DepartmentColorado State UniversityHurricane KatrinaDaniel MyersJim RouillerChuck WatsonArkema SAMotiva EnterprisesBP PlcNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachHouston ChronicleJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressGreg AbbottStorm ImeldaSabine PassTate ReevesDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825071600https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/rare_gulf_storm_duo_could_prolong_outages-24-aug-2020-163101-article?rss=true(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. Another storm, Marco, lost so much power as it approached Louisiana Monday that watches and warnings along the U.S.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:32:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-312101f3676205295575bea5596791b3newsnow-co-uken39.450642 -91.054787PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersInterior DepartmentColorado State UniversityHurricane KatrinaDaniel MyersJim RouillerKevin CrowleyChuck WatsonArkema SABP PlcNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachHouston ChronicleJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressGreg AbbottMax ZimmermanStorm ImeldaSabine PassTate ReevesDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825003200https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-145159224.html(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch has been posted from Port Bolivar, Texas, to west of Morgan City, Louisiana, in anticipation of Laura’s arrival, the....Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:12:00 +0200news-yahoo-1667cdf3aa5e394556c1eae25f081813news-yahooen29.380556 -94.764167PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersDan BrownInterior DepartmentColorado State UniversityHurricane KatrinaDaniel MyersJim RouillerChuck WatsonArkema SAMotiva EnterprisesBP PlcNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachHouston ChronicleJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressGreg AbbottStorm ImeldaSabine PassTate ReevesDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200825001200https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-145159224.html(Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Laura is poised to become a hurricane before making landfall Thursday, posing a threat to oil and gas infrastructure on the Gulf Coast. Another storm, Marco, lost so much power as it approached Louisiana Monday that watches and warnings along the U.S.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:12:00 +0200news-yahoo-e75acfa0227821ce293652230722c1b4news-yahooen39.450642 -91.054787PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentArkema SABP PlcColorado State UniversityNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachHurricane KatrinaHouston ChronicleDaniel MyersJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressJim RouillerGreg AbbottStorm ImeldaSabine PassTate ReevesDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200824221200https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-u-s-gulf-with-stronger-laura-1.1484207The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco, with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:58:00 +0200newsnow-co-uk-7ce76806a2eece01fd9d945436872b14newsnow-co-uken37.7075 -82.432778PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentJeff MastersArkema SABP PlcColorado State UniversityPhil KlotzbachHurricane KatrinaJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressJim RouillerGreg AbbottStorm ImeldaTate ReevesDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200824205800https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-u-s-gulf-with-stronger-laura-1.1484207The threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco, with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200bnnbloomberg-7ce76806a2eece01fd9d945436872b14bnnbloombergen37.7075 -82.432778PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentJeff MastersArkema SABP PlcColorado State UniversityPhil KlotzbachHurricane KatrinaJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressJim RouillerGreg AbbottStorm ImeldaTate ReevesDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200824193400https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2020/08/24/298949.htmThe threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco, with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0200claimsjournal-e442b41df4ebaaf62f879b13f85c14f7claimsjournalen37.7075 -82.432778PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentJeff MastersArkema SABP PlcColorado State UniversityPhil KlotzbachHurricane KatrinaJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressJim RouillerGreg AbbottMax ZimmermanStorm ImeldaTate ReevesKevin CrowleyDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200824185500https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-24/rare-double-storm-blow-menaces-u-s-gulf-with-stronger-lauraThe threat of a rare double storm blow looms for the U.S. Gulf Coast despite a weaker Tropical Storm Marco, with more than half of offshore oil production already shut and forecasts showing the potential for Laura to become a major hurricane before landfall Thursday.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:04:00 +0200bloomberg-34840c9a70f23fb943e6e45b6cc3a5c2bloombergen37.7075 -82.432778PetroleumRefineriesmahbNaturalDisastersMaritimeSafetyEuropeChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentJeff MastersArkema SABP PlcColorado State UniversityPhil KlotzbachHurricane KatrinaJohn Bel EdwardsAssociated PressJim RouillerGreg AbbottMax ZimmermanStorm ImeldaTate ReevesKevin CrowleyDrew LernerHurricane Harvey20200824180400https://finance.yahoo.com/news/twin-storms-head-gulf-mexico-045454938.html(Bloomberg) -- Back-to-back tropical storms pose a combined threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, where more than half of offshore oil production is already shut and residents from Texas to Florida are warily watching the skies. From the south, Tropical Storm Marco is weakening but still rushing toward a Monday landfall in Louisiana.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:10:00 +0200news-yahoo-ee67c1a0bdf55f25bcc740926c72aff1news-yahooen21.523451 -78.222198NaturalDisastersChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentJeff MastersBP PlcColorado State UniversityPhil KlotzbachHurricane KatrinaJohn Bel EdwardsTodd CrawfordAssociated PressJim RouillerGreg AbbottTate Reeves20200824131000https://finance.yahoo.com/news/twin-storms-head-gulf-mexico-045454938.html(Bloomberg) -- Back-to-back tropical storms will deliver a double blow to the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, where more than half of offshore oil production is already shut and residents from Texas to Florida are warily watching the skies. From the south, Tropical Storm Marco is rushing toward a Monday landfall in Louisiana.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:10:00 +0200news-yahoo-20952a5c586a243f424605e67c47bd5dnews-yahooen32.49875 -99.746274NaturalDisastersChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentJeff MastersBP PlcColorado State UniversityNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachHurricane KatrinaJohn Bel EdwardsTodd CrawfordAssociated PressJim RouillerGreg AbbottTate Reeves20200824121000https://finance.yahoo.com/news/twin-storms-head-gulf-mexico-045454938.html(Bloomberg) -- Back-to-back storms will deliver a double hammer blow to the U.S. Gulf Coast this week, where more than half of offshore oil production is already shut and residents from Texas to Florida are warily watching the skies. From the south, Tropical Storm Marco is rushing toward a Monday....Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:08:00 +0200news-yahoo-0e7362b328eec2176ed3fa91390f9de5news-yahooen21.523451 -78.222198NaturalDisastersChuck WatsonInterior DepartmentJeff MastersBP PlcColorado State UniversityNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachHurricane KatrinaJohn Bel EdwardsTodd CrawfordAssociated PressJim RouillerGreg AbbottTate Reeves20200824090800https://abc11.com/weather/tropical-storm-marco-laura-expected-to-become-hurricanes/6384413/RALEIGH (WTVD) -- As tropical storm Marco and Laura move through warm waters -- they are slowly but surely-- making their way to hurricane status. It's official, there are now two tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Marco and Laura, If forecasts are correct, we could see something....Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:57:00 +0200google-top-stories-c4c33ca8ad910a021e22aa266e4bec32google-top-storiesen39.450642 -91.054787NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200823145700https://news.yahoo.com/gulf-coast-braced-two-tropical-172844992.html, possibly as hurricanes , in the same 24-hour period next week, for the first time in six decades. The first weather system – which meteorologists have labelled Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13) – was about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands early on Friday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph).Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0200news-yahoo-f949cb497dcdfe9879d9aa06b3ceccaenews-yahooen14.55778 -90.732193NaturalDisastersAssociated PressBrandon MillerPhil Klotzbach20200822060200https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahamasThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Bahamas. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. The FCO is not advising those already travelling in Bahamas to leave at this time. You should follow the advice of the local authorities on how....Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:03:00 +0200gov-uk-6db0d6438251d253209830d1f46befd1gov-uken25.0672 -77.3402TimoGazzada2020CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersForeign and Commonwealth OfficeHurricane Dorian20200822010300https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/tropical-storm-warning-puerto-rico-lauraMIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Depression Thirteen strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura on Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said just after 9 a.m. As of the 5 p.m. update, Laura is about 40 miles east of Antigua, according to NHC. The system is packing 45 mph winds and is moving west at 17 mph.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0200abcactionnews-bf1c27b2c04c146a4ec9b66c7607a774abcactionnewsen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersAction NewsDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200821234500https://news.yahoo.com/gulf-coast-braced-two-tropical-172844992.html, possibly as hurricanes , in the same 24-hour period next week, for the first time in six decades. The first weather system – which meteorologists have labelled Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13) – was about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands early on Friday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph).Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:34:00 +0200news-yahoo-5708491a67a60e9037ea7ebba2ae1575news-yahooen14.55778 -90.732193NaturalDisastersAssociated PressBrandon MillerPhil Klotzbach20200821233400https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/gulf-coast-braced-for-two-tropical-storms-in-24-hours-next-week-%e2%80%93-for-the-first-time-in-60-years/ar-BB18eJAB, possibly as hurricanes , in the same 24-hour period next week, for the first time in six decades. The first weather system – which meteorologists have labelled Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13) – was about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands early on Friday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph).Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:22:00 +0200msn-uk-629caae737640b746f4aa580d25d1da3msn-uken14.55778 -90.732193NaturalDisastersAssociated PressBrandon MillerPhil KlotzbachThe IndependentMet Office20200821212200https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2020-08-20-tropical-depression-thirteen-tropical-storm-florida-gulf-of-mexicoAt a Glance Tropical Depression Thirteen is forecast to strengthen as it approaches Florida and the Gulf early next week. But this forecast could have significant changes the next few days. The system could be a hurricane or it could dissipate. Tropical Depression Thirteen has become Tropical Storm Laura.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:16:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie-ca46e9ef31cd1a1c680f43a11036a0cfgoogle-top-stories-innovatieen28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersThe Weather Channel20200821191600https://wsvn.com/news/forecast-says-hurricane-could-threaten-florida-next-week/The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on TD 13. It’s proving a bit difficult to forecast how strong it will be down the road. TD13 is forecast to turn into a Tropical Storm Friday, but after that, its strength remains uncertain. Some models dissolve it into a wave while others intensify it greatly.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:18:00 +0200wsvn-63876b453235c492b203cf6d165b8570wsvnen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisasters20200821181800https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/tropical-storm-warning-puerto-rico-lauraMIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Depression Thirteen strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura on Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said just after 9 a.m. As of the 11 a.m. update, Laura is about 210 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC. The system is packing 45 mph winds and is moving west at 18 mph.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:39:00 +0200abcactionnews-7b1ed2014c602f8c9333bdbb487f7ef2abcactionnewsen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersAction NewsDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200821173900https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/tropical-storm-laura-forms-located-east-of-leeward-islandsMIAMI, Fla. — Tropical Depression Thirteen strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura on Friday morning, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said just after 9 a.m. Laura is about 230 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC. The system is packing 45 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 21 mph.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:22:00 +0200abcactionnews-18298ac1f484e5a1cb1d1b91befeb4a9abcactionnewsen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersAction NewsDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200821152200https://www.wbtv.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0200wbtv-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eewbtven14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821144700https://www.wsfa.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:34:00 +0200wsfa-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eewsfaen14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821143400https://www.fox19.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:32:00 +0200fox19-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eefox19en14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821143200https://www.live5news.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:14:00 +0200live5news-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eelive5newsen14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821141400https://www.newschannel6now.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:07:00 +0200newschannel6now-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eenewschannel6nowen14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821140700https://www.wbrc.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:05:00 +0200wbrc-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eewbrcen14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821140500https://www.nbc12.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200nbc12-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eenbc12en14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821135800https://www.wafb.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:58:00 +0200wafb-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eewafben14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821135800https://www.kswo.com/2020/08/21/tropical-storms-expected-form-each-end-caribbean/Tropical Depression #Thirteen Advisory 6: Depression Approaching the Northern Leeward Islands. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 21, 2020 Friday morning, the system was centered about 305 miles (490 kilometers) east of the northern Leeward Islands with....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:57:00 +0200kswo-e9dc718c3d36c5bf0e259ccf6eb377eekswoen14.09905 -87.203087NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821135700https://abc11.com/national-hurricane-center-noaa-tracker-tropical-depression/6381534/Tropical Depression Thirteen officially formed late Wednesday night over the tropical central Atlantic. The system has triggered Tropical Storm Watches for the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The track for Thirteen shifted to the west with the 5 a.m. update on Friday putting landfall anywhere from western Florida and Louisiana.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:52:00 +0200google-top-stories-a953526fe8b033440564354ae3c5c1c7google-top-storiesen19.42705 -99.127571NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821135200https://abc11.com/national-hurricane-center-noaa-tracker-tropical-depression/6381534/Tropical Depression Thirteen officially formed late Wednesday night over the tropical central Atlantic. The system has triggered Tropical Storm Watches for the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The track for Thirteen shifted to the west with the 5 a.m. update on Friday putting landfall anywhere from western Florida and Louisiana.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:39:00 +0200google-top-stories-innovatie-a953526fe8b033440564354ae3c5c1c7google-top-stories-innovatieen19.42705 -99.127571NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821133900https://theunionjournal.com/national-hurricane-center-two-tropical-depressions-are-now-churning-in-the-atlantic-and-both-are-eyeing-the-gulf-of-mexico-noaa-says/RALEIGH (WTVD) — Two tropical depressions have now formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and in a rare occurrence, both are eyeing the same part of the country. If forecasts are correct, we could see something that has never happened before: two hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0200theunionjournal-72b2b46a347a72811c9345dd346bbb8ftheunionjournalen19.42705 -99.127571NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821131500https://abc11.com/national-hurricane-center-noaa-tracker-tropical-depression/6381534/Tropical Depression Thirteen officially formed late Wednesday night over the tropical central Atlantic. The system has triggered Tropical Storm Watches for the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The track for Thirteen shifted to the west with the 5 a.m. update on Friday putting landfall anywhere from western Florida and Louisiana.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:51:00 +0200google-top-stories-512b793843913d203a4f1b2544113b89google-top-storiesen19.42705 -99.127571NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200821125100https://www.al.com/hurricane/2020/08/tropical-depression-13-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-later-today.htmlTropical Depression Thirteen is now forecast to become a tropical storm this weekend. Its long-range track is very uncertain, but it's headed toward Florida and could move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. By Leigh Morgan Here’s a Thursday night look at Tropical Depression 13, which is in....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:34:00 +0200al-e95170de8f17db79e24ac286b6f720afalen23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisasters20200821063400https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2020/08/20/tropical-depression-13-still-headed-toward-tampa-bay-the-panhandle-should-also-be-worried/?itm_source=parsely-apiThirteen may not be Florida’s lucky number. Tropical Depression 13 remains on course to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane and reach the Sunshine State and the Tampa Bay region early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. Thursday advisory.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:56:00 +0200tampabay-d309f07695bbfa0b8107ec14b1e2333atampabayen39.221111 -77.060278CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersTampa Bay TimesMike ClayHurricane MichaelNational Hurricane Center20200821055600https://www.nbc12.com/2020/08/20/two-potential-tropical-storms-tropics-get-busy/RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The tropics are heating up, with several areas to watch. The first is Tropical Depression 13 which is on its way to becoming Tropical Storm Laura, potentially as soon as the next NHC update this evening. As of 8am, it had sustained winds of 35 mph. A tropical storm has sustained winds of 39mph.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:42:00 +0200nbc12-e2ddab890049873c7f85124422148848nbc12en23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisasters20200821044200https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/tropical-storm-watches-issued-for-puerto-rico-and-u-s-virgin-islands-as-thirteen-continues-to-move-w-nwTropical Depression Thirteen is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm on Friday. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Thirteen continues to move west-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Thirteen is about 505 miles east....Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:25:00 +0200abcactionnews-603a32d8f92093c8d438aa4c801aeb2babcactionnewsen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersAction NewsDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200821022500https://theunionjournal.com/two-tropical-systems-could-threaten-the-gulf-coast-at-the-same-time/The first system to watch is Tropical Depression Thirteen (TD-13), which is about 615 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Tropical storm watches have been issued for St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Saba and St. Eustatius.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:46:00 +0200theunionjournal-c95cf17ba90ebb0fa7ec6ec2673db39ctheunionjournalen14.55778 -90.732193NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterAir Force20200821004600https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2020/08/20/tropical-depression-13-still-headed-toward-tampa-bay-the-panhandle-should-also-be-worried/Thirteen may not be Florida’s lucky number. Tropical Depression 13 remains on course to pass by the Tampa Bay region as a hurricane early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. Thursday advisory. The latest storm track shows the storm moving over the Florida Keys and the....Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:37:00 +0200tampabay-004ef209023386db2582559192a9e2a6tampabayen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersTampa Bay TimesHurricane MichaelNational Hurricane Center20200820233700https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/tropical-storm-watches-issued-for-puerto-rico-and-u-s-virgin-islands-as-thirteen-continues-to-move-w-nwTropical Depression Thirteen is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm at any minute Thursday night. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Thirteen continues to move west-northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Thirteen is....Thu, 20 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0200abcactionnews-d156d65be5c9cf175d4264c616c2f891abcactionnewsen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersAction NewsDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200820232300https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2020/08/20/rare-double-storm-threat-there-could-be-2-hurricanes-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-next-week/SURPRISING FACT. Both storms are forecast to be in the northern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, which is an extremely rare phenomenon. “I can’t say I have ever seen two storms trying to share the Gulf at the same time,” Zack Fradella, a New Orleans-based meteorologist, said Thursday. CRITICAL QUOTE.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:25:00 +0200forbes-7e07bcbb2e2e505481e8976aa47ee419forbesen19.42705 -99.127571NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane CenterRon DeSantis20200820222500https://www.nola.com/news/hurricane/article_24985c70-e310-11ea-9280-cbbe617346c1.html, which is in the Atlantic Ocean, could reach the gulf as a Category 1 hurricane next week. It is expected to become a hurricane on Sunday or Monday. formed in the western Caribbean Sea on Thursday. It is forecast to move towards the Yucatan Peninsula this weekend then towards the Gulf of Mexico by early next week.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:57:00 +0200nola-695110b777eb04f6ca249733da568a3bnolaen23.1168 -82.3886NaturalDisastersPhilip KlotzbachCSUEmergencyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationJohn Bel Edwards20200820215700https://www.al.com/hurricane/2020/08/tropical-depression-13-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-later-today.htmlTropical Depression Thirteen is forecast to become a tropical storm later today. Its long-range track is very uncertain, but it's headed toward Florida and could move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. By Leigh Morgan Here’s a Thursday afternoon look at Tropical Depression 13, which is in the central Atlantic and forecast to strengthen.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:37:00 +0200al-7c3a955cb0a7ad80185f3b0b79a50a9falen23.30514 -106.476799NaturalDisasters20200820203700https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/british-virgin-islandsTropical Depression Thirteen, which may develop into a Tropical Storm, is currently forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to the islands from the morning of Saturday 22 August 2020. The hurricane season officially runs from June to November although severe storms can occur in the Caribbean throughout the year.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:41:00 +0200gov-uk-647f66dca205dd7f124089d438ddf417gov-uken18.4292338571081 -64.6286184411713TourismTimoGazzada2020TerroristAttackNaturalDisastersEmergency20200820194100https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/anguillaEntry to Anguilla is prohibited except for Anguillian nationals, persons with Anguilla Resident status and valid work permit holders. If you are eligible for entry you will have to spend 14 days quarantine on arrival in either a government run quarantine facility or a government approved self-quarantine facility.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:26:00 +0200gov-uk-231d9f5adde3c646533a2df0655c369fgov-uken18.224902 -63.066869NaturalDisastersEmergency20200820192600https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2020/08/20/1-tropical-storm-or-hurricane-threat-is-bad-enoughthe-us-braces-for-2/The Year of 2020 keeps on “2020-ing.” At the time of writing, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical systems that have a chance to further develop in the coming days. Two of the three systems are tropical depressions that are likely to develop into tropical storms or hurricanes in the coming days.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:25:00 +0200forbes-b77c81953d82c54716d17441ad0e7649forbesen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersAmerican AssociationFlorida State UniversityMarshall ShepherdColorado State UniversityNational Hurricane CenterPhil KlotzbachThe Weather ChannelUniversity of Georgia20200820192500https://www.al.com/hurricane/2020/08/new-tropical-depression-forms-in-caribbean-and-is-headed-for-the-gulf.htmlBy Leigh Morgan There is not one but two tropical systems that could threaten the United States -- and specifically the Gulf Coast -- in the next few days. The National Hurricane Center continued to track Tropical Depression 13, which was in the central Atlantic east of the Leeward Islands on Thursday.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0200al-70b705fdc4651ecc38d79f01863a21cealen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisasters20200820190700https://www.kxxv.com/news/national/tropical-depression-forms-in-atlantic-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-by-thursday-nightlate Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday. Thirteen is about 830 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 8 a.m. update. The system is packing 35 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 21 mph.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:34:00 +0200kxxv-9900660a2ce2e7746b7d88397fba7cfbkxxven28.01586 -82.452377NaturalDisastersDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200820173400https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/tropical-depression-thirteen-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-on-thursday-nhcTropical Depression Thirteen formed over the Atlantic late Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm on Thursday. Thirteen is about 750 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 11 a.m. update.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:19:00 +0200abcactionnews-8f47b799545ab3de683721f829678424abcactionnewsen14.55778 -90.732193NaturalDisastersAction NewsDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200820171900https://www.wkbw.com/news/national/tropical-depression-forms-in-atlantic-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-by-thursday-nightlate Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday. Thirteen is about 830 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 8 a.m. update. The system is packing 35 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 21 mph.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:12:00 +0200wkbw-9900660a2ce2e7746b7d88397fba7cfbwkbwen28.01586 -82.452377NaturalDisastersDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200820171200https://www.newschannel5.com/news/national/tropical-depression-forms-in-atlantic-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-by-thursday-nightlate Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday. Thirteen is about 830 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 8 a.m. update. The system is packing 35 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 21 mph.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200newschannel5-9900660a2ce2e7746b7d88397fba7cfbnewschannel5en28.01586 -82.452377NaturalDisastersDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200820163700https://www.ksby.com/news/national/tropical-depression-forms-in-atlantic-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-by-thursday-nightlate Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday. Thirteen is about 830 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 8 a.m. update. The system is packing 35 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 21 mph.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:37:00 +0200ksby-9900660a2ce2e7746b7d88397fba7cfbksbyen28.01586 -82.452377NaturalDisastersNational NewsDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200820163700https://wsvn.com/news/hurricane-forecasters-begin-advisories-on-tropical-depression-thirteen/The National Hurricane Center (NHC) began issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 13, Wednesday night. It organized from Invest98L, a low pressure system spinning in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. NHC says it is already developing feeder bands as it moves west northwest. The system should become Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday evening.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:23:00 +0200wsvn-ecbf40b2da8c0ba77d1d463f4fc10fcbwsvnen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisasters20200820142300https://www.al.com/hurricane/2020/08/tropical-depression-13-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-later-today.htmlTropical Depression Thirteen is forecast to become Tropical Storm Laura later today. It's long-range track is very uncertain, but it's headed in toward Florida and could move into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. By Leigh Morgan Here’s a Thursday morning look at the newest storm, Tropical....Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:44:00 +0200al-33f66ab9354174a6d9617b16008f9f36alen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisasters20200820134400https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/tropical-depression-thirteen-expected-to-become-tropical-storm-laura-on-thursday-nhcTropical Depression Thirteen formed over the Atlantic late Wednesday night, and according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) the storm is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Laura on Thursday. Thirteen is about 905 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 5 a.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:59:00 +0200abcactionnews-964b06f2c279b348df6d15849e568ac4abcactionnewsenNaturalDisastersAction NewsDenis PhillipsNational Hurricane Center20200820115900https://www.al.com/hurricane/2020/08/now-three-tropical-waves-to-watch-in-the-atlantic.htmlThere's a new tropical depression in the Atlantic, and it could become a problem for Puerto Rico and then Florida in the next few days. There's also another tropical wave near South America that could become a depression as well, and a third system expected to move off the coast of Africa on Friday.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:27:00 +0200al-73e4518486c9fa76941eae53a09be959alen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisasters20200820112700https://www.abcactionnews.com/weather/hurricane/t-d-thirteen-forms-in-the-atlantic-could-become-a-tropical-storm-thursdayTropical Depression Thirteen has formed over the Atlantic late Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Thirteen formed over the Central Tropical Atlantic and is about 1,035 miles east-southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, according to NHC’s 11 p.m. update.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:51:00 +0200abcactionnews-b920fe6bb56bd2891f0a0d2f1cf2b06dabcactionnewsenNaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200820055100https://www.nola.com/news/weather/article_05429358-e28f-11ea-badc-8b17ea3cb1a6.htmlTropical Depression 13 formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday night just east of the Lesser Antilles Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters predict the depression will likely form into a tropical storm by Thursday evening and will be named Laura.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:41:00 +0200nola-2b0f62d586eff4a8e003023a68732c53nolaen37.7075 -82.432778NaturalDisastersHurricane CenterNational Hurricane Center20200820054100https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/Editorial-Our-leaders-are-failing-to-prevent-15485514.phpThe chemical explosions half way across the world last week in Beirut, killing 200 people, hit too close to home for many of us Texans. We’ve been there. In 1947, the nation’s worst industrial accident to date exploded just 45 minutes southeast of downtown Houston in Texas City, killing nearly 600 and injuring thousands.Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:08:00 +0200houstonchronicle-aa67f64b4acd1012b519ab27c0b87455houstonchronicleen29.7718 -95.4071mahbNaturalDisastersJRCNuclearSecurityManMadeDisastersLabor DepartmentEric WesterveltTimothy McVeighDonald TrumpPresident ObamaHurricane HarveyRick PerryHomeland Security20200815100800https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/us/hurricane-douglas-hawaii.htmlHurricane Douglas moved north of Hawaii early on Monday, sparing the islands the direct hit that forecasters had feared. The hurricane pelted some areas with winds of 90 miles per hour and torrential rains as it passed by Oahu on Sunday, the National Hurricane Center reported.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:01:00 +0200nytimes-4fd895f1c9ee46401f998ec0c9942d01nytimesen31.512711 -82.854607CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersMayor Michael VictorinoDavid IgeKirk CaldwellDaniel VictorNational Hurricane CenterChristine Hauser20200807180100https://www.terradaily.com/reports/Australia_marks_deadliest_day_of_coronavirus_epidemic_999.htmlAustralia on Thursday reported a record number of new coronavirus infections and its deadliest day of the epidemic so far following a spike in cases at elderly-care homes. Days after authorities expressed hope that a Melbourne lockdown now in its third week was bringing persistent outbreaks under....Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:49:00 +0200terradaily-47c10f6acad067ebd82da2bb1b8cf3fcterradailyen-37.853 145.075CommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersGladys BerejiklianScott MorrisonDaniel Andrews20200731094900https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/07/27/breaking-news/hurricane-douglas-continues-to-move-away-from-main-hawaiian-islands/UPDATE 11 a.m. A hurricane warning remains in effect for portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. As of 11 a.m., Douglas was located about 190 miles west-northwest of Lihue and 300 miles west-northwest of Honolulu, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and moving west at 20 mph.Mon, 27 Jul 2020 23:33:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser-2735e7ab015d4097ae619e711d5a7d59HonululuAdvertiseren31.512711 -82.854607NaturalDisastersFloodingEmergencyNational Weather Service20200727233300https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/07/27/breaking-news/hurricane-douglas-continues-to-move-away-from-main-hawaiian-islands/UPDATE: 4:45 a.m. Hurricane Douglas continues to move away from the main Hawaiian islands as weather and surf conditions ease up. Shortly before 5 a.m., Hurricane Douglas was located 90 miles northwest of Lihue and 380 miles east-southeast of French Frigate Shoals with maximum sustained winds of 90....Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:25:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser-d6eabdbfe02c17a2dd39f118754dcea5HonululuAdvertiseren31.512711 -82.854607NaturalDisastersFloodingEmergencyNational Weather Service20200727172500https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/07/26/breaking-news/maui-joins-oahu-and-kauai-under-hurricane-warning-as-douglas-closes-in-on-hawaiian-islands/UPDATE: 2 a.m. All islands managed to avoid Hurricane Douglas which is now moving quickly away from Kauai. At 2 a.m., Douglas remained a strong Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, but was 60 miles north-northwest of Lihue. The storm was moving 16 mph west-northwest away from....Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:21:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser-3b4b32a28bc29e7b4a26d6be0823c0afHonululuAdvertiseren31.512711 -82.854607CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersEMF_HealthDavid IgeMayor Michael VictorinoRed CrossRobert BallardHawaiian AirlinesEmergencyShayne EnrightNational Weather ServiceAir Force20200727142100https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/07/27/hawaii-news/oahu-not-overwhelmed-by-hurricane-douglas-shelter-turnout/More than 350 people sought refuge Sunday at “last resort” emergency shelters on Oahu out of concern over Hurricane Douglas, which had a dangerous brush with Hawaii’s most populous island. The vast majority of at least 300 people hunkered down at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, which was one of 13....Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:48:00 +0200HonululuAdvertiser-013eb6d472625f93095388e6eebb6898HonululuAdvertiseren31.512711 -82.854607PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesRed CrossHurricane LaneNational GuardNathan Serota20200727124800http://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/hawaii-braces-for-triple-threat-of-hurricane-douglasHAWAII (NYTIMES) - Hawaii residents on Sunday (July 26) were rapidly preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Douglas, which was threatening to bring sustained winds of 90 mph and up to 15 inches of rain in some areas, forecasters said. If Douglas, which was downgraded to a Category 1, reaches the....Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:19:00 +0200straitstimesSG-9485512265260bf0482164bb0d2b5ddastraitstimesSGen19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109CommunicableDiseasesNaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionDavid IgeRed CrossKirk CaldwellNational Hurricane CentreMaria Lutz20200727051900https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/hurricane-laura-high-winds-and-rain-headed-for-texas-louisiana-border/Wednesday morning Hurricane Laura, was blowing up a storm in the Gulf of Mexico and headed straight at the Texas-Louisiana border packing Category 4 hurricane winds and torrential rain. It is expected to make landfall later in the day. The storm had already cut a swathe across Puerto Rico, the....Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:18:00 +0200sunstkitts-6cad50d8949afbe946609666c841b3e9sunstkittsen19.42705 -99.127571NaturalDisastersCivilProtection20200826141800https://www.cbs46.com/weather/laura-to-make-landfall-along-tx-la-coast-overnight/article_15209134-e2ea-11ea-94c1-fba713d507e9.htmlLaura will make landfall along the Texas/Louisiana coast overnight with life-threatening storm surge, flooding rain, hurricane winds and tornadoes. Laura's timeline Wednesday: Rain bands are already impacting the coast of Louisiana and Texas. Tropical storm winds (of at least 39 mph) are expected to increase tonight.Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:44:00 +0200cbs46-7e9313800fdd6197fcdff829d07d16a1cbs46en33.7957 -84.3492NaturalDisasters20200826204400http://oklahoman.com/article/feed/10089149/the-latest-laura-becomes-catastrophic-category-4-stormThe Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): NEW ORLEANS — A meteorologist in western Louisiana said there are increasing signs Hurricane Laura could reach Category 5 strength. “There’s been a lot of question about whether this storm would make it to Category 5 strength before landfall -- I....Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:58:00 +0200newsok-08f814a674c0f6e20f0d9ce75b0fea11newsoken37.7075 -82.432778NaturalDisastersPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesFederal Emergency Management AgencyDonald JonesNational ConventionJohn Bel EdwardsMississippi Emergency Management AgencyGreg MichelSabine PassHurricane RitaNational GuardNational Weather ServiceAndrew Lipow20200827025800https://www.hjnews.com/nation/the-latest-arkansas-declares-emergency-ahead-of-laura/article_7786bee7-fc7b-5ea6-a2d8-d401ffdf32b9.htmlThe Latest on Hurricane Laura (all times local): LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has declared an emergency ahead of Hurricane Laura and set aside $250,000 to prepare for the storm’s impact. Hutchinson said Wednesday that the state will have search and rescue teams on standby.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:26:00 +0200hjnews-e10c6ac30aed54e5678b5eb21f253669hjnewsen37.7075 -82.432778NaturalDisastersPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesFederal Emergency Management AgencyNational ConventionJohn Bel EdwardsMississippi Emergency Management AgencyGreg AbbottGreg MichelSabine PassHurricane RitaNational GuardNational Weather ServiceAndrew LipowKevin Stitt20200827022600https://news.yahoo.com/latest-laura-becomes-catastrophic-category-183012937.htmlForecasters also said heavy rainfall could arrive by Friday in parts of Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky. Laura is so powerful that it’s expected to become a tropical storm again once it reaches the Atlantic Ocean, potentially threatening the Northeast.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:29:00 +0200news-yahoo-dc74b16853895c25f0c4a983dcb1dcccnews-yahooen37.7075 -82.432778NaturalDisastersPublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesFederal Emergency Management AgencyNational ConventionJohn Bel EdwardsMississippi Emergency Management AgencyGreg AbbottGreg MichelSabine PassHurricane RitaNational GuardNational Weather ServiceAndrew LipowKevin Stitt20200827012900https://news.yahoo.com/tropical-east-pacific-erupt-activity-172637684.htmlThe Atlantic Tropical Basin has exploded with activity in recent days as two tropical systems will eye the Gulf Coast for U.S. landfall this week. As the South prepares for impact, the East Pacific Basin may be erupting with activity. While there are currently no organized tropical systems, the East....Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:54:00 +0200news-yahoo-8a54d274b282bad6fe0da7d3851ec5e1news-yahooen42.245556 -113.783611NaturalDisastersRob Miller20200823105400https://news.yahoo.com/tropical-east-pacific-erupt-activity-172637684.htmlThe Atlantic Tropical Basin has exploded with activity in recent days as two tropical systems will eye the Gulf Coast for U.S. landfall this week. As the South prepares for impact, the East Pacific Basin may be erupting with activity. While there are currently no organized tropical systems, the East....Sun, 23 Aug 2020 08:54:00 +0200news-yahoo-f89301ef283a33bad5357d39b025a4e0news-yahooen42.245556 -113.783611NaturalDisastersRob Miller20200823085400https://news.yahoo.com/tropical-east-pacific-erupt-activity-172637684.htmlThe Atlantic Tropical Basin has exploded with activity in recent days as two tropical systems will eye the Gulf Coast for U.S. landfall during the beginning of next week. As the south-central states prepare for impact, the East Pacific Basin may be erupting with activity.Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:37:00 +0200news-yahoo-2f268e3efe6d1b2e7d43d5b8ffe50ffanews-yahooen42.245556 -113.783611NaturalDisastersRob Miller20200823003700https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/as-laura-makes-landfall-in-louisiana-a-look-at-other-tropical-storms-heading-towards-mexico/story-Ds0qukY90URVyiv8ZIBvmJ.htmlLaura on early Thursday made landfall in south-western region of Louisiana in the United States as a ferocious Category 4 Hurricane with wind speeds of over 241 kmph. The National Hurricane Center said the storm, which intensified rapidly on Wednesday, came ashore at 1 am on Thursday.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:05:00 +0200HindustanTimes-9d0a713e712f90c1b525a027a52cb2deHindustanTimesen37.7075 -82.432778NaturalDisastersStephanie Abrams20200827120500https://blogs.nasa.gov/hurricanes/2020/08/27/hernan-eastern-pacific-ocean/Aug. 27, 2020 – A Nighttime View of Tropical Storm Hernan from a NASA-NOAA Satellite. Nighttime imagery from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite revealed the Eastern Pacific Ocean’s Tropical Storm Hernan along the coast of western Mexico. By the weekend, Hernan is expected to absorb nearby Tropical Storm Iselle.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:10:00 +0200nasa-d9c9601f3203793567d48a0874637e56nasaen19.42705 -99.127571NaturalDisastersNASANational Hurricane CenterGoddard Space Flight Center20200827221000https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/nsfc-anv082720.phpNighttime imagery from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite revealed the Eastern Pacific Ocean's Tropical Storm Hernan along the coast of western Mexico. By the weekend, Hernan is expected to absorb nearby Tropical Storm Iselle. Tropical Depression 13E formed by 5 a.m. EDT on Aug. 26 in the Eastern Pacific.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200eurekalert-25da86f429c81219470d8ca0cbb73bf4eurekalerten19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersNASANational Hurricane Center20200827223000https://qnewshub.com/science/a-nighttime-view-of-tropical-storm-hernan-from-a-nasa-noaa-satellite/Nighttime imagery from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite revealed the Eastern Pacific Ocean’s Tropical Storm Hernan along the coast of western Mexico. By the weekend, Hernan is expected to absorb nearby Tropical Storm Iselle. Tropical Depression 13E formed by 5 a.m. EDT on Aug. 26 in the Eastern Pacific.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:16:00 +0200qnewshub-dd53e929b1a3d27a6d1e715e21e17cabqnewshuben19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersNASANational Hurricane Center20200827231600https://www.enn.com/articles/65092-a-nighttime-view-of-tropical-storm-hernan-from-a-nasa-noaa-satelliteNighttime imagery from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite revealed the Eastern Pacific Ocean’s Tropical Storm Hernan along the coast of western Mexico. By the weekend, Hernan is expected to absorb nearby Tropical Storm Iselle. Nighttime imagery from NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite revealed the Eastern....Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:55:00 +0200enn-30af9ce43541eb2164fe3a77c2c1b30fennen19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776NaturalDisastersNASANational Hurricane Center20200828165500https://reliefweb.int/report/world/wfp-latin-america-caribbean-region-covid-19-logistics-situation-update-6-26-august-20201. Highlights. Constraints. Hurricane Season. Atlantic Hurricane Marco (Category 1): It has reached hurricane (CAT 1) over Gulf of Mexico on 23 August after passing close by Yucatan Peninsula, Nicaragua and Honduras and causing minor impacts in the region as a tropical storm. Marco was dissipated on 25 August.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:30:00 +0200reliefWeb-0052fff60e7ae08e43f74c5ca706dbbbreliefWeben38.9051 -77.0162CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersPeruvian GovernmentWFP20200828223000https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/nsfc-nts082820.phpCredit: NASA/NRL. NASA infrared imagery revealed a burst of strength in Tropical Storm Hernan, located over the Gulf of California. At 12:30 a.m. EDT, NOAA's National Hurricane Center or NHC noted that recent satellite-based wind data indicated Hernan was located northeast of previous estimates.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:37:00 +0200eurekalert-2c975d6be02d6b31619eaf7788f892fdeurekalerten30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837NaturalDisastersNASAU.S. Navy20200828223700https://phys.org/news/2020-08-nasa-terra-satellite-tropical-storm-1.htmlNASA infrared imagery revealed a burst of strength in Tropical Storm Hernan, located over the Gulf of California. At 12:30 a.m. EDT, NOAA's National Hurricane Center or NHC noted that recent satellite-based wind data indicated Hernan was located northeast of previous estimates.Sat, 29 Aug 2020 04:48:00 +0200phys-a66a007b16e3e59c82a81bd562aee9c9physen30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837NaturalDisastersNASAU.S. Navy20200829044800https://qnewshub.com/science/nasa-terra-satellite-examines-tropical-storm-hernans-relocated-center/NASA infrared imagery revealed a burst of strength in Tropical Storm Hernan, located over the Gulf of California. At 12:30 a.m. EDT, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center or NHC noted that recent satellite-based wind data indicated Hernan was located northeast of previous estimates.Sat, 29 Aug 2020 08:59:00 +0200qnewshub-3d504a63dcbd7d5d96fdbff0512376f0qnewshuben30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837NaturalDisastersNASAU.S. Navy20200829085900https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1327871/hurricane-tracker-noaa-nhc-hurricane-laura-path-models-chartsHurricane Laura has developed into an “extremely dangerous Category Four hurricane” according to the 's National Hurricane Center. As of 7am CDT (1pm BST) the Laura was located at latitude 31.2 north, longitude 93.3 west which is 20 miles north of Fort Polk, Louisiana.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:26:00 +0200express-c4849516966100ef570fab2ce959bed7expressen31.040359 -93.2089NaturalDisastersNational Hurricane Center20200901042600