Stranded vacationers on the island, which depends on tourism, used their beds to block their windows in case the powerful storm shattered the glass.
Tag: Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Hurricane Melissa Could Hit as One of Jamaica’s Strongest Storms Ever
Direct landfalls from big hurricanes are rare for Jamaica. Melissa could pummel the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 hurricane, forecasters said.
Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides in Mexico Kill at Least 41
The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.
Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall in Southern China
The tropical cyclone disrupted transportation, forced more than 151,000 evacuations and raised fears of flooding as it barreled toward Guangdong Province.
Unusual Climate Case Accusing Oil Giants of Racketeering Is Dismissed
Citing laws more commonly used against organized crime, the lawsuit argued that fossil fuel companies were responsible for devastating hurricane damage in Puerto Rico.
Watchdog Warns Trump’s Cuts at FEMA Pose a ‘Major Challenge’
The country lacks the ability to address multiple disasters happening at once, the Government Accountability Office said.
China’s Tropical Resort Island Orders Evacuations as Typhoon Kajiki Nears
Officials on Hainan Island, China’s only tropical beach destination, halted public transportation. Businesses were closed in Sanya, a popular resort city on the island.
Key Hurricane-Monitoring Data Will Stay Online, Officials Say
The Department of Defense said it no longer planned to shut down a program that makes satellite data publicly available to researchers and forecasters.
Typhoon Wipha Pounds Hong Kong and Macau With Rain and Wind
The tropical cyclone made landfall in mainland China late Sunday afternoon with winds near to those of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane.