Winds

In an urgent response to the raging Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles, helicopters dropped water and fire retardant on the steep terrains, aiming to curtail its unsettling eastward advance. The intensity of firefighting on the ground has surged dramatically, especially with wind gusts poised to reach a staggering 113 km/h, posing an additional peril to containment efforts. Tragically, the consequences of these wildfires have already claimed the lives of at least 16 individuals, leaving neighborhoods devastated and pushing…

Hurricane Rafael has escalated to a Category 2 storm and is poised to strengthen even more as it moves northward towards western Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of mid-morning, the hurricane boasted sustained winds of 175 km/h and was edging closer to the southern coastline of the Caribbean island. At 10 a.m. local time, Rafael was positioned approximately 205 km southeast of Havana, Cuba’s bustling capital. Strong winds and torrential rains were already beginning to impact the Isle of Youth, an area…

As Hurricane Milton hurtles toward Florida's Gulf Coast, residents face a tense final day to either evacuate or brace themselves for the impending disaster of this "catastrophic" Category 5 storm. With an anticipated life-threatening storm surge on the horizon, the urgency to act has never been more vital. Over a million individuals residing in coastal territories are currently under mandatory evacuation orders. As people make their way to higher ground, roads have become choked with traffic, and gas stations have run dry…