The Earth’s weather is a powerful force, capable of unleashing breathtaking beauty and devastating destruction. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and storm surges are among the most potent of these forces, capable of upending lives and landscapes in a matter of hours. Understanding these phenomena is crucial for preparedness and safety, especially for those living in areas prone to these severe weather events.
Tropical Storm “Hone,” the eighth named storm of the 2024 Pacific hurricane season, formed on August 22, 2024, and is now moving westward just south of Hawaii.
This meteorological phenomenon, which is already north of Puerto Rico, has reached sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour, with even stronger gusts, and is moving northwest at a speed of 26 kilometers per hour.
Tropical Storm Debby is set to bring another round of heavy rainfall to the already saturated Carolinas as it slowly makes its way north. After causing significant flooding and damage in Florida, the storm is expected to make a second landfall in South Carolina before moving up the East Coast.
Hurricane Beryl was tearing through the Caribbean on Tuesday as a record-breaking Category 5 storm.
