hurricanes

Nate makes nine Atlantic hurricanes in a row—unprecedented in modern era

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On August 9th, deep in the southern Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Franklin reached 85mph winds before moving into Mexico. Although the storm dropped some heavy rains over the Mexican state of Veracruz, Franklin’s effects were relatively moderate, and it was soon forgotten. But following Franklin’s formation two months ago, eight additional tropical systems have developed … Read more

‘Never seen anything like this in the modern record’: Three hurricanes are churning in the Atlantic Basin

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(Left to right) Category 1, Hurricane Katia; Category 5, Hurricane Irma and, Category 1, Hurricane Jose at 1300UTC on September 7, 2017. Photo by NOAA, illustration by National Post NOAA/RAMMB /Jose Romero via AFP/NP Photo illustration Seen from space, Hurricane Irma is a fearsome sight — a massive swirl of clouds barrelling across the ocean towards … Read more