hurricane
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The storm reached "violent typhoon" status, the highest classification used by the Japan Meteorological Agency and roughly equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Some insurers encourage customers to file claims fast in an emergency by, say, texting them after a hurricane hits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1, and emergency officials across coastal states are still urging residents and travelers to prepare early rather than assume a quieter forecast guarantees safety.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
“This year is different,” he added, because if U.S. inventory dips to 200 million barrels, “there could be all sorts of worries, particularly during hurricane season.”
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
“The day after the hurricane, I was interviewed by a Miami meteorologist named Maria Martinez,” Natalie began.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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