Hurricane

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

The poweroutage.com website reported 42,889 customers without power as of 2:14 p.m. HST in Hawaii, including 31,792 on the Big Island and 7,203 in Maui County.

A young green sea turtle fills up on grass as ocean waters started to raise due to the approach of Tropical Storm Lala at Reed's Bay in Hilo, Hawaii on August 14, 2026.
A resident stops on a rural road as it floods in Volcano Village on Hawaii Island, on August 15, 2026.

Over 40,000 face 'life-threatening' conditions without power as Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii

"Disaster-driven litigation is a testament to the Gulf Coast's resilience and its demand for accountability."

In the storm's wake: How hurricanes fuel a surge in complex litigation across the Gulf Coast

A JDC emergency team, working with the local Jewish community to reach isolated regions and deliver food, water, hygiene kits, and tarps to protect homes for more than 10,000 survivors.

Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica


Florida governor says storm surge from Hurricane Ian has likely peaked

Before heading to Florida, Hurricane Ian slammed into Cuba, forcing evacuations, cutting power and swamping fishing villages.

 Hurricane Ian makes its way to Florida's west coast after passing Cuba in a composite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-East weather satellite September 27, 2022.

Hurricane Ian rips into western Cuba, with Florida in its sights

The Category 3 hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen further on Tuesday after cutting a swath through Cuba's farm country west of the capital Havana and emerging over the Gulf of Mexico

 A satellite image shows Hurricane Ida in the Gulf of Mexico and approaching the coast of Louisiana, US, August 29, 2021.

Israeli delegation in Puerto Rico to offer emergency aid in wake of storm

Israeli delegation departs before Rosh Hashana to Puerto Rico to offer psychological and medical aid in wake of Hurricane Fiona

 United Hatzalah sends emergency delegation to Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Fiona.

Reeling from Hurricane Fiona, Puerto Rican Jews prepare for a post-storm Rosh Hashanah — again

Puerto Rican Jews to celebrate Rosh Hashanah after hurricane Fiona hit the Island.

 Jeff Berezdivin, left, and Diego Mandelbaum, right, of San Juan's Congregation Shaare Zedek distribute pallets of bottled water to flooded residents of Loiza devastated by Hurricane Fiona.

Yale scientists predict expansion of hurricanes due to climate change - study

The study found that hurricanes and typhoons could migrate to more populated areas as the planet warms due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.

 A satellite image shows Hurricane Ida in the Gulf of Mexico and approaching the coast of Louisiana, US, August 29, 2021.

Typhoon Rai weakens after pummeling central Philippines

Disaster officials could not yet give a complete damage assessment but were not expecting major devastation based on initial data gathered.

 Philippine Coast Guard personnel rescue residents after being inundated by floods caused by Typhoon Rai in Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines, December 16, 2021.

Seven more killed in Oman following tropical storm Shaheen

Tropical Cyclone Shaheen was downgraded to a tropical storm after it made landfall in Oman, but authorities in Gulf states urged caution, expecting heavy winds and flooding.

Strong waves hit the shore as Cyclone Shaheen makes landfall in Muscat Oman, October 2, 2021.

Hurricane Olaf brings strong winds, rain to Mexico's Baja California

Hurricane Olaf made landfall at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula with heavy rains and over 100 mph winds battering the area.

 Men board up a store with plywood ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Olaf in Cabo San Lucas, in Baja California Sur state, Mexico September 9, 2021.

At least 44 dead as Ida floods New York-area homes, subways

Hurricane Ida has killed at least 44 people in multiple states, and caused widespread damage and flooding

 The Shell Norco manufacturing facility is flooded after Hurricane Ida pummeled Norco, Louisiana, U.S., Aug. 30, 2021.

In Hurricane Ida's wake: Jews of New Orleans prepare for High Holy Days

After being scattered by hurricane Ida, with winds stronger than Katrina’s in 2005, the Jews of New Orleans prepare for the High Holy Days.

A NINE-PANEL sculpture by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam stands near the entrance of the Holocaust Memorial in New Orleans.