By The Associated Press and FRIEDA FRISARO and JULIE WALKER
The hurricane center predicted a particularly wobbly forward movement for Nicole as it approaches Florida before crossing into the northwest Gulf of Mexico.
One week after Hurricane Ian delivered a devastating blow to parts of the Florida Peninsula, it is still unclear how many people perished in the powerful storm.
Rescuers evacuated stunned survivors on a large barrier island cut off by Hurricane Ian and Florida’s death toll climbed sharply, as hundreds of thousands of people were still sweltering without power days after the monster storm rampaged from the state’s southwestern coast up to the Carolinas.
Hurricane Ian knocked out power across all of Cuba and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms when it slammed into the island’s western tip as a major hurricane Tuesday.
According to the latest federal numbers natural disasters cost the U.S. $145 billion last year and as homeowners are left to pick up the pieces experts say scammers are poised to swoop in. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman breaks down the warning signs you need to know.
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday before cutting through the state — very close to many of the gypsum stacks.
Some homeowners who lost insurance coverage in recent months face another costly problem due to inaction by their mortgage company, according to insurance agents.
More than half a million people in Puerto Rico remained without water service on Wednesday — three days after Hurricane Fiona slammed into the U.S. territory — sending many to line up for hours to fill jugs from water trucks and others to scoop water from mountain runoff.
Friday will have gorgeous weather with lots of sunshine and no chance of rain. There will also be lower humidity. That humidity will increase again over the weekend due to some showers returning Saturday
Rain chances are going down over the next few days. Showers and storms will be hard to come by to end the week. A little rain is possible Saturday before going dry again Sunday
Get ready for some more hot and humid weather on your Tuesday! Temperatures will get up to the 90s with lots of humidity. There will also be a few showers in the afternoon that may help cool things back down
There will be some rain around on your Labor Day, but it will not rain everywhere. Rain chances continue to remain low but not ruled out as we go through the work week
Over the next several days, rain will still be possible, but the overall trend for rain is going down. You’ll still need your umbrella at times. With more rain, this will continue to keep temperatures down
Showers and storms are still likely each day through your Labor Day weekend. It should not be a washout but you will need to have the umbrella at times as well as an indoor plan alternative as well
Showers are possible over the next several day. This will make the weather a bit unfavorable to be outdoors over the holiday weekend, but it will keep temperatures below average to start September
Temperatures will still be very warm and humid if not hot and miserable. There will be a few showers to help cool things back down in the afternoon. More subtle relief is on its way later this week
Rain chances will be up and down this week. Early on, rain chances will be higher on Monday and Tuesday, but then lower for Thursday and Friday. By the weekend, rain chances increase again
Friday and this weekend will have a few limited showers. It will not rain everywhere, so no need to cancel any plans. As we start the new week however, there will be a better shot for more showers and storms
Rain will be unlikely for the most part across the ArkLaTex for a few days. With that said, there will still be rain around, but it will not get wet everywhere. Even over the weekend, rain will be possible
Showers and storms will be limited for a few days. It will not be completely dry, nor will it be wet everywhere. Any rain we see will be isolated. This weekend will have more times of dry weather before more rain next week
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