Hurricane

Many experts warned that Hurricane Milton could be the worst storm in U.S. history. It made landfall Wednesday on the west coast of Florida, causing flooding and wind damage and leaving millions without power. While the full scope of the storm's damage is unknown, it was a Category 3,...

Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc across Florida on Wednesday night, causing widespread power outages as it made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County before barreling through the central part of the state. What Happened: Over 2 million residents were left without power as the storm’s...

For meteorologists who study extreme weather events like Hurricane Milton — and Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago — the most frightening aspect of the back-to-back storms isn’t just strength. It’s speed. The fact that Milton mutated from tropical storm to Category 5 hurricane in...

As Hurricane Milton barrels through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida on Wednesday, officials downgraded the storm from Category 5 to Category 4. That’s not enough to rescind calls for residents to evacuate. For a look at how hurricanes are categorized, and what it means for sustained wind...

As Florida braces for the destructive force of Hurricane Milton, inmates in several counties are "assisting residents that are not capable of filling their own sandbags," the Lake County Sheriff's Office wrote in a Facebook post.   In preparation for the now Category 4 storm, the Lake County...

Walt Disney World owned by the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) will be closing early on Wednesday as Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton. What Happened: Disney World announced that it will be closing its Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by the closure...

Insurance companies operating in Florida face significant challenges following two intense hurricanes: Helene and Milton. What Happened: After Hurricane Helene, losses for private insurers were estimated at $3 to $6 billion. Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall Wednesday on Florida's Gulf...

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward central Florida, Goldman Sachs estimated that the newly classified Category 5 storm could have an adverse impact of $150 million to $200 million on Walt Disney World’s Parks and experiences in the current quarter. This potential loss is primarily attributed...

In a recent development, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has denied knowledge of any calls made by Vice President Kamala Harris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, despite numerous reports suggesting otherwise. What Happened: DeSantis claimed ignorance of Harris’s calls during a press...

Generac Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) shares traded higher Monday as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the Florida coast.  The Details: According to a report from The Weather Channel, Hurricane Milton has intensified to a Category 5 storm, and hurricane watches have been posted along Florida's Gulf...

Florida’s Gulf Coast, still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, is now bracing for another major hurricane. Tropical Storm Milton is rapidly intensifying and is expected to hit the region as a Category 3 hurricane by mid-week. What Happened: Milton’s top winds reached 60...

Hurricane Helene has left a devastating mark on the Southeast, prompting urgent federal responses and highlighting stark political divides as communities struggle to recover. Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting North Carolina to support the state’s recovery efforts following Hurricane...

Hurricane Helene is on track to hit Florida and the Gulf Coast region Thursday night in what could be one of the most powerful storms to strike the regions in decades. Here's a look at the regions most affected, and how the hurricane is impacting travel, sports, and key stocks to watch. Hurricane...

Tropical Storm Helene is forecasted to turn into a hurricane as it makes landfall over Florida on Thursday. The storm was located about 60 miles northeast of Cozumel, Mexico, Wednesday morning, moving northwest at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, according to the National Weather...

Energy companies on the U.S. Gulf Coast suffered minimal damage after Hurricane Francine made landfall on Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane and weakened as it made its way inland on Thursday. Shell plc (NYSE:SHEL) inspected its manufacturing sites in Geismar and Norco, Louisiana, to ensure the....