Hurricane Milton, a massive storm that's set to hit Florida, has caused NASA to delay the SpaceX Crew-8 mission's return. This means four astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have to wait a bit longer to come home. Initially planned for October 7, the mission's return has been pushed back to October 13 due to the storm's expected damage. Hurricane Milt...
On Wednesday, a tornado touched down in Port Salerno, near the intersection of U.S. 1 and Cove Road. The National Weather Service confirmed the event, with reports of fallen branches and minor home damage, but no injuries. Similar incidents happened across St. Lucie and Martin counties due to Hurricane Milton's outer bands. State Rep. Toby Overdorf noted signifi...
As Hurricane Milton speeds towards Florida, the Department of Health and Human Services has declared a Public Health Emergency. This isn't the first time in recent weeks, with a similar declaration made ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall. A Public Health Emergency is like a big alarm bell, signaling a health crisis and allowing governments to quickly get resources ...
Hurricane Milton is about to hit Florida, and communities are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. This has sparked discussions about a conservative plan called Project 2025, which could change the way we get weather warnings. This plan, developed by conservative groups, wants to make big changes to government weather services. It suggests that the National Oceani...
Imagine running out of gas while trying to escape a hurricane. That's the scary reality for many Floridians as Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm, heads their way. Over 1,600 gas stations in the state have run out of fuel due to panic buying. People are topping off their tanks, which actually makes the shortage worse. The storm is set to hit the Gulf Coast tonight ...
Having trouble with your iPhone’s internet or cellular connection during a natural disaster like Hurricane Milton? Fret not, if you have an iPhone 14 or later, it's packed with a unique feature called Emergency SOS via satellite. This technology keeps you connected with emergency services even when your regular networks are down. But, hold on! Not all phone carriers...
Imagine a scary storm surge or powerful winds tearing down your street. Old weather videos are circulating online, showing what hurricanes can do. These videos were first shared years ago, but they're becoming popular again as Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida. Milton might hit with winds up to 160 mph and a storm surge of 15 feet. That's a lot! Experts say this ...
Hurricane Milton is making waves in the insurance industry. Though it's lost some steam, dropping to a Category 4 storm, experts warn that it's still a major threat. The hurricane is expected to hit Florida's west coast sometime on Wednesday or Thursday. Analyst Paul Newsome from Piper Sandler says this could be one of the biggest insurance events ever. Why? Because ...
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard found herself in an unexpected situation while in Florida. A fierce hurricane was approaching, and she had to act fast. Bouchard took to social media to share her experience, starting with a picture of herself in a car, wearing a mask, as she headed to the airport. She captioned the photo, “escaping the storm.” Next, she showed h...
Hurricane Milton, set to hit Florida, has people wondering if Category 6 hurricanes should exist. The conversation started because Milton shifted between intense hurricane classifications, with its wind speed reaching 180 mph at one point. Scientists are debating if a new category—Category 6—should be added for wind speeds over 192 mph. Climate change might be making...