Tropical Storm Imelda is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves off the Southeast coast this week, kicking up dangerous surf, rip currents, coastal flooding and beach erosion from Florida through the Carolinas. At the same time, Hurricane Humberto, which briefly exploded into a rare Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds Saturday, is now a large Category …
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Tropical storm watches issued for coastal Brevard and Volusia Counties – WFTV
Tropical storm watches issued for coastal Brevard and Volusia Counties WFTV Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a rare Cat 5, but there’s another storm the US needs to watch CNN Humberto hits Category 4, while The Bahamas and Southeast U.S. prep for the next storm Yale Climate Connections Florida On Watch Ahead Of Future Imelda; Humberto Category 5 Hurricane The Weather Channel Forecast tropical storm …
Read More »Louisiana reports five deaths from flesh-eating bacterium in coastal waters | Louisiana
Five people in Louisiana have died in 2025 from a flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters, substantially exceeding the annual average on such deaths, state officials have said. Those who had died from contracting Vibrio vulnificus as of Wednesday were among at least 26 to be infected with the bacterium, with each case resulting in hospitalization, according to Louisiana’s …
Read More »Four takeaways from UVA football’s dominant win over Coastal Carolina
The Virginia Cavaliers started the 2025 season hot against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Saturday evening. Following a slow start in the first quarter, the Wahoo offense exploded for 28 points in the second stanza as quarterback Chandler Morris and his receivers settled in. John Rudzinski’s defense was stout all game long, limiting the Chanticleers on the ground and relying …
Read More »Hurricane Erin pulling away from U.S., but coastal flooding will peak Thursday night » Yale Climate Connections
Hurricane Erin made its closest approach to the U.S. at 2 a.m. EDT Thursday, when its center passed about 200 miles (320 km) southeast of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. At the time, tropical storm-force winds of the massive hurricane extended out about 230 miles (370 km) to the northwest of the storm. The U.S. Coast Guard Station at …
Read More »How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters
NEW YORK – States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. Vibrio vulnificus are becoming an annual threat along the Gulf Coast and — increasingly — up the Eastern Seaboard. People should listen to the warnings, said Bernie Stewart, a 65-year-old retired bounty hunter in Florida who counts himself …
Read More »Hurricane Erin's waves lash N.C.: Nearly 40M under coastal flood alerts – Axios
Hurricane Erin’s waves lash N.C.: Nearly 40M under coastal flood alerts Axios Live updates: Hurricane Erin tracks north along the East Coast CNN 2 more beachfront homes near collapse as Hurricane Erin’s waves pound North Carolina’s Outer Banks AP News Hurricane Erin Bulletin #5 | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. Dare County, NC (.gov) Hurricane Erin live updates: Storm strengthens as North …
Read More »Hurricane Erin will bring dangerous coastal flooding to North Carolina – The Washington Post
Hurricane Erin will bring dangerous coastal flooding to North Carolina The Washington Post Hurricane Erin starts rough slog up US East Coast: Live updates USA Today Erin to bring dangerous surf to Mid-Atlantic, watching two other areas Gulf Coast News and Weather Hurricane Erin An East Coast Wave Danger; Storm Surge, Tropical Storm Warnings In North Carolina The Weather Channel Dare County News Dare County, …
Read More »Valley fever is rising across California. Numbers are skyrocketing in one coastal county – San Francisco Chronicle
Valley fever is rising across California. Numbers are skyrocketing in one coastal county San Francisco Chronicle California valley fever cases hit record highs again in 2025, state reports Los Angeles Times Joan Merriam: Valley Fever and your dog TheUnion.com California Valley Fever Cases on Track for Record High KQED Regional: Valley Fever Cases On The Rise In Central Coast And Central Valley Areas SFGATE Source …
Read More »Massachusetts health officials warn about potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters
Health officials in Massachusetts are warning the public about a potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters after a person was infected. The state’s Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday about Vibrio bacteria following what it called “an extremely rare case” of Vibrio vulnificus infection. Officials said the person was most likely exposed to it while at a beach …
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