The storm crashed across the breadth of Florida, flooding and flattening communities, but caused fewer deaths than authorities feared.
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Severe solar storm could stress power grids as U.S. deals with back-to-back hurricanes
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth Thursday into Friday could temporarily disrupt power and radio signals.
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What to know about Hurricane Milton as it churns toward Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton is churning through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida as an ‘extremely dangerous’ storm that could wallop one of the state’s major population centers just two weeks after Hurricane Helene.
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Can humans control hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled.
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Hurricane Milton nears Florida coast as thousands evacuate
Amid dire warnings and predictions of giant storm surges, Floridians puzzled over how far to flee was far enough – or whether to flee at all.
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Inside a helicopter bringing life-saving relief to storm-ravaged North Carolina
National Guard and civilian aircraft now crisscross the skies of a region where roads and bridges have been destroyed and people are trapped.
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When will the power return? Weary Carolinas residents long for relief after Helene’s fury
Nearly 700,000 homes and businesses in the Southeast are still without power more than a week after Hurricane Helene blew through the region.
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Maine sending emergency response teams to North Carolina for Helene recovery
The teams from Maine Emergency Management Agency and the Maine Forest Service will depart for North Carolina on Thursday and Friday, the governor’s office said.
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Tennessee investigating after flooding from Helene swept away 11 factory workers
As the nearby Nolichucky River swelled from rainfall, employees in the Impact Plastics factory kept working. Several asserted that they weren’t allowed to leave in time.
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As death toll mounts, Helene rescue efforts underway across Southeast
Roads remain inaccessible and communication systems battered. Many residents are desperate for water, food and medical supplies.