Tag: winds
Residents evacuate as Hurricane Michael strengthens
Florida Gov. Rick Scott warned residents of northern Florida at a news conference, “We can rebuild your house, but we cannot rebuild your life.” WATCH…
FEMA chief speaks out as Florida preps for ‘life-threatening’ storm
Brock Long tells “GMA” how officials are preparing for Michael as the storm closes in as a Category 4 hurricane. WATCH FULL EPISODES: http://abc.go.com/shows/good-morning-america Visit…
Hurricane Michael rips roofs off buildings as it strikes Florida
The winds reached more than 150 mph as waves crashed ashore at St. Andrew’s Bay. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2pOgvmi WATCH…
Hurricane Willa makes landfall as Category 3 in Mexico
The storm slammed Mexico’s coast with winds topping 120 mph and is now on a path towards Texas. WATCH FULL EPISODES: http://abc.go.com/shows/good-morning-america Visit Good Morning…
Torrential rain, winds and mudslides slam the West Coast
The heavy rains triggered mudslides along the Pacific Coast Highway and more than 250,000 people were left without power across Washington due to the storms….
Dangerous tornadoes rip through the South
ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports from Columbus, Miss., on the deadly winter weather that has more than 90 million people bracing for strong winds. source
Winds push massive wildfires across western states | WNT
Windy and extremely dry conditions are feeding dozens of massive wildfires that have forced thousands to evacuate. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’:…
Historic California town incinerated by swift-moving wildfire | WNT
The Dixie fire tore through Greenville aided by 40 mph winds. Cars were melted in place, and dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed within…
Louisiana prepares for Hurricane Ida
“If you are voluntarily evacuating our city, now is the time to leave,” New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said. source
Historic blizzard impacts 18 states and 50 million people
Up to 2 feet of snow is expected to impact many western states as winds strengthen. source
Tornadoes and flooding wreak havoc across the Plains
High winds in parts of Kansas and Nebraska downed power lines and toppled trees while hail was so severe in Colorado it looked like snow….
Window washers saved from Oklahoma high-rise
Two window washers working on an Oklahoma City high-rise were saved in a dramatic rescue after their basket-like platform was whipped back and forth by…
Hurricane Barry slams Louisiana
The first Atlantic hurricane of the season brings heavy winds, storm surge, rain and severe flooding dangers. source
Hurricane Barry makes landfall, downgraded to tropical storm
Fierce winds up to 75 mph slam through the Gulf Coast, as damaging rain on the Louisiana coast leave more than 150,000 people without power….
Tropical Storm Dorian gains strength in the Atlantic Ocean l ABC News
Tropical storm warnings are in effect as Dorian makes its way across the Caribbean; it could become a category 1 hurricane as it nears Puerto…
Hurricane Dorian hammers the Bahamas for more than 24 hours l ABC News
The prime minister said that at least five people had died in Abaco and there were reports of as many as 13,000 houses that were…
Bahamas official describes damage after Dorian l ABC News
Iram Lewis, a member of Bahamas’ Parliament, speaks out on “GMA” about the damage left by the hurricane and how officials are responding. READ MORE:…
Dorian hits Outer Banks with 100 mph winds, 14 inches of rain l ABC News
First responders arrived by helicopter to Okracoke Island, hit hard by the hurricane, to help the estimated 800 people who did not evacuate. WATCH THE…
South Carolina braces for Dorian’s storm surge l ABC News
ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reports from Charleston, South Carolina, where residents have been asked to shelter in place. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2jYkptt Hurricane Dorian, a Category…
Multiple fires break out across California l ABC News
ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports from Porter Ranch, California, where the fast-moving fires are shutting down highways and destroying homes. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2VzKUUv #ABCNews #Wildfire…
