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The NOAA has been permitted to fill key weather positions amid staffing cuts, including meteorologists and hydrologists. This move follows a period of significant reductions and concerns over climate data sharing, with experts warning of potential impacts on storm tracking and disaster response during hurricane season.
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Hurricane Erin, now a Category 2 storm, has expanded in size despite a reduction in wind speeds. It is currently over open waters, with dangerous conditions expected along the Caribbean and U.S. East Coast. The storm is forecast to turn northeast, remaining offshore but causing hazardous surf and flooding risks.
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A large white shark was sighted near Portland, Maine, prompting police to share drone footage for public awareness. Meanwhile, a rare manatee was spotted off Cape Cod, raising concerns about its health and possible northward migration. Both sightings highlight changing marine patterns in the region.
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Cape Verde storms, originating near Africa, are a key source of major hurricanes that threaten North America. These storms form from clusters of thunderstorms over the warm Atlantic waters, with conditions needed for their development mostly confined to August and September. Recent activity includes Hurricane Erin and potential new storms east of it.
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Recent storms and dog attacks have severely impacted sea turtle nests along the US East Coast. In Atlantic Beach, 23 hatchlings were killed by an unleashed dog, while storms on Topsail Island and Emerald Isle destroyed dozens of nests, threatening local conservation efforts. Authorities urge vigilance.
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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, the storm remains the costliest U.S. disaster, exposing systemic failures in federal response and highlighting ongoing issues of racial and economic inequality. Recent storms have shown some improvements, but concerns persist about preparedness and government trust.
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Moisture from Tropical Storm Priscilla has caused flood warnings across southwestern US states, especially Arizona, with expected heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks. The storm's remnants are bringing significant rain, with some areas facing potential record totals, amid recent deadly floods in the region.
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Multiple recent earthquakes have struck Alaska, Hokkaido, and Kamchatka, with no damage or tsunami threats reported. A 14th-century Caribbean tsunami linked to the Puerto Rico Trench has been identified, and new research explains Japan's 2024 quake as caused by ancient magma. No current tsunami risks are evident.
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Hurricane Melissa has intensified to Category 5 with winds over 157 mph, threatening Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Climate change-driven warming oceans are fueling rapid storm intensification, with experts warning of increased risks near coastlines. The storm has already caused fatalities and severe flooding in the Caribbean.