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(Source: NOAA)

South Florida Guide To Hurricane Terms

When tropical weather starts to threaten, weather forecasts are filled with new terms and ideas that can be confusing especially to people new to South Florida and tropical weather. These terms should help de-mystify hurricane season, and help you to feel a bit more confident as we face the season of storms.

CBS Miami–2013/04/30

Like last year, hurricane season 2013 is expected to be busy, according to the annual forecast released by renowned climatologists at Colo. State University. (Source: CBS4)

Climatologists: Hurricane Season 2013 To Be Active Again

Phil Klotzbach and William Gray, renowned Colorado State University climatologists, are predicting the fourth busy storm season in a row.

CBS4–2013/04/11

National Hurricane Center (Source: NASA.gov)

Sandy Criticism Triggers Hurricane Center To Revise Storm Warnings

The next time a tropical system approaches the U.S., any watches or warnings used to alert the public will be handled differently, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

CBS4–2013/04/04

A week after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the East Coast, many are still struggling with no power, flooded homes, gas shortages and frigid temperatures.  (Source: CBS)

First Full Work Week In NE After Superstorm Sandy

A week after Superstorm Sandy devastated parts of the East Coast, many are still struggling with no power, flooded homes, gas shortages and frigid temperatures.

CBS4–2012/11/05

(Photo credit MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Causes “Failure To Communicate”

As viewers in South Florida watch worrisome images from the Hurricane Sandy storm zone, many worry about friends and loved ones that might be there, and have reached out to try to learn how they did through the storm. It hasn’t been easy to connect.

CBS4–2012/10/30

(Source: CBS4) Miami Fire Rescue Truck

S. Fla. Search & Rescue Ready To Assist In Sandy Recovery

Hurricane Sandy swamped the Northeast, leaving behind flooded roads and millions without power. Tuesday morning Miami Fire Rescue crews were getting ready to head North to assist in the recovery efforts.

2012/10/30

post-tropical-cyclone-sandy

An Estimated 3 Million Without Power As Post-Topical Sandy Moves Across NE

Hurricane Sandy has picked speed as it continues to move toward the upper Mid-Atlantic states.

CBS4–2012/10/29

(Source: AP)

Hurricane Sandy Forces Flight Cancellations

Hurricane Sandy, barreling toward the northeast Monday, has caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations around the country including in South Florida.

CBS4–2012/10/29

Street Flooding (Source: CBS4)

Sandy Leaves Wet, Mess On Ft. Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Beach was dealing with flooding on A1A and in low-lying areas Sunday evening due to storm surge from Hurricane Sandy, high winds, and seasonal high tides.

CBS4–2012/10/28

Street Flooding (Source: CBS4)

Sandy Left Behind Wet Mess On Broward, Dade Coast

While the worst of Hurricane Sandy rain and wind wise hit South Florida on Friday afternoon, it left behind a wet mess for some coastal cities.

CBS4–2012/10/28

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