hurricane
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The hurricane will bring heavy surf and strong rip currents along L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The NWS considers super typhoons to have the equivalent destructive potential as a category four or five hurricane.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
People in Guam and the Northern Marianas hunkered down on Saturday as the second "super typhoon" to hit the US Pacific territories since April approached with the equivalent of category-5 hurricane winds.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
“The national average could fall below $3.75/gal by July 4, under a optimistic timeline, but hurricane season could be a major wildcard for the rest of summer,” he said in a social-media post.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 14, 2026
The hurricane would have prevented them from getting very far.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
An average season has 14 named storms and seven hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that Canada has helped the US battle wildfires in California and respond to hurricanes in North Carolina.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Nationally, extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, surpassing floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes combined.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Unlike other disasters, such as hurricanes, flooding, or extreme heat, a fire can be manipulated in minutes by just one person.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
Long Island never sees hurricanes this early in the summer.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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