Weather

Hurricane Erin becomes a Category 4 in the Caribbean as the region braces for flooding

The Associated Press

Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said.

The sun shining through palm trees in San Diego in this undated photo.

KPBS Staff

Public Safety

Extreme-heat warning in effect in San Diego-area deserts

City News Service

Chicago Sun-Times

National

Canada wildfires cause poor air quality in the midwest and northeast U.S.

Kristin Wright

Millions without power as Milton churns across Florida

Ayana Archie

Florida residents are being encouraged to shelter in place, as hazards such as storm surges, tornadoes and high winds and flash flood warnings were extended into early Thursday morning.
National

Photos: Hurricane Milton brings devastation across Florida

Mhari Shaw

Korva Coleman

High winds from Hurricane Milton tore off the fiberglass roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
National

Keep calm and hunker down: Floridians brace for Hurricane Milton's impact

Jaclyn Diaz

Kira Wakeam

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton's potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.
Politics

How could hurricanes impact the election? What we can learn from 5 recent storms

Rachel Treisman

The election and Atlantic hurricane seasons are overlapping with dramatic effect, and not for the first time. Here's what we can learn from other storms that shaped elections, from Katrina to Maria.
Milton makes landfall in Florida with warnings of life-threatening storm surges

Ayana Archie

Bill Chappell

Alana Wise

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening near Siesta Key in Sarasota County along the west coast of Florida as the National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges.
Environment

Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely

Alejandra Borunda

Rachel Waldholz

Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues.
National

Floridians reconsider staying home as Hurricane Milton edges closer

Jaclyn Diaz

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

Communities along Florida's west coast are bracing for a life-threatening storm. Many residents are taking Milton very seriously, heeding calls to evacuate to higher ground. Others are staying put.
Environment

Cooler conditions expected throughout inland San Diego County

City News Service

Record highs were reported throughout San Diego County on Monday.
Environment

Are hurricanes getting worse? Here’s what you need to know

Rachel Waldholz

Alyson Hurt

Climate change hasn't increased the total number of hurricanes hitting the U.S., but it is making dangerous storms more common.
National

As Florida braces for Milton's impact, FEMA chief says hurricane aid isn't political

Destinee Adams

Steve Inskeep

Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, tells Morning Edition that disaster response after Helene is not political and that the agency has the funding it needs.