Michael Upgraded To Category 4 'Major' Hurricane As It Approaches Florida...
The storm is forecast to be the most destructive to hit the Panhandle in decades and expected to send life-threatening surges of ocean water into coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.
View ArticleToxic Algae Bloom Closes 25 Beaches On Mississippi's Coast, Fed By Fresh...
The blue-green algae "can cause rashes, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting," the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality says.(Image credit: Jonathan Bachman)
View ArticleTropical Storm Barry Starts To Hit Gulf Coast: 'A Life-Threatening Situation'
The storm surge started pushing water into areas around Lake Pontchartrain Friday, as Barry slowly moved toward shore. Some inland areas could see 3 feet to as much as 6 feet of water.(Image credit:...
View ArticleFisheries And Fishermen Hard Hit By Decline Of Oysters On Gulf Coast
Record flooding on the Mississippi River sent too much fresh water into the Gulf of Mexico, killing oysters and crippling other seafood harvests that depend on saltwater to survive.(Image credit:...
View ArticleHistoric Gulf Coast Hurricanes: How Does Laura Compare?
Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.(Image credit: Jack Thornell)
View ArticlePhotos: Scenes From Hurricane Ida's Devastating Path
Photos: The Louisiana coast is left with serious damage after Hurricane Ida. Remnants of Ida brought historic flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.(Image credit: Spencer Platt)
View ArticleDivers Are Investigating The Source Of Oil Spill Off The Coast Of Louisiana
Coast Guard teams have been dispatched to help determine the extent of the damage from the spill, which is situated roughly two miles off the Louisiana coast. Officials say the source remains unclear.
View ArticleNorth Port residents start sorting through the wreckage of Hurricane Ian
The town of North Port, Fla., was hit hard by Hurricane Ian, and then days of river flooding. As the waters start to recede, residents are starting to dry out and take stock of the damage.
View ArticleAnother storm is expected to bring more snow and flooding to California
Storms have been sweeping across California since last December. Areas with high elevation are forecasted to experience the brunt of this week's extreme weather.(Image credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez)
View ArticleAmericans love shrimp. But U.S. shrimpers are barely making ends meet
Many Americans don't realize the cheap, plentiful shrimp they buy in the market and order in restaurants is driving U.S. shrimpers out of business.
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