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A storm system is forming several hundreds of miles west of the Caribbean. It has not yet generated hurricane-force winds. FLORIDA, USA — Misinformation about a coming “Hurricane Nadine” has flooded social media in the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Numerous posts online falsely claimed the storm was expected to make landfall on Oct. 18, with multiple pictures copying and pasting Hurricane Helene’s previous track. In reality, meteorologists have not yet confirmed the presence…

The playoff driver and his wife collected food for cats and dogs during aftermath of historic storm. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, star NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez wanted to make sure everyone got the help they needed, especially those with four legs. Suárez and his wife, Julia, collected dog and cat food and helped deliver it from Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I’m a big animal lover; I love all kinds of animals,”…

The playoff driver and his wife collected food for cats and dogs during aftermath of historic storm. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, star NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez wanted to make sure everyone got the help they needed, especially those with four legs. Suárez and his wife, Julia, collected dog and cat food and helped deliver it from Charlotte Motor Speedway. “I’m a big animal lover; I love all kinds of animals,”…

Governor’s executive order extends emergency period another 15 days. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Wednesday, Oct. 9, extending the state of emergency following Hurricane Helene for another 15 days. “We will work as long as it takes to ensure all South Carolinians get the support they need,” McMaster said in a social media post. The move allows the state to coordinate disaster relief efforts  Helene began dumping heavy…

A therapy dog named Poppy is offering snuggles and support to anyone who needs it in the Boone area. BANNER ELK, N.C. — As people struggle with loss in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, therapy dogs are providing some support. On Thursday in Banner Elk, the North Carolina Department of Insurance set up an insurance camp outside of Lowe’s. Several companies were there to provide assistance and answer questions about claims. Among the volunteers were…

Rain rates were up to 5 inches per hour at times. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dozens of tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they braced for heavy rain, strong winds and especially storm surges. Violent twisters were seen crossing highways, ripping off roofs and downing trees and power lines. There have been 38 preliminary eyewitness reports of tornadoes since Wednesday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Storm…

Rain rates were up to 5 inches per hour at times. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dozens of tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they braced for heavy rain, strong winds and especially storm surges. Violent twisters were seen crossing highways, ripping off roofs and downing trees and power lines. There have been 38 preliminary eyewitness reports of tornadoes since Wednesday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Storm…

Swift announced her generous donation to Feeding America. TAMPA, Fla. — Taylor Swift is helping hurricane-stricken communities by donating $5 million to Feeding America. The organization’s CEO, Clarie Babineaux-Fontenton, announced the music superstar’s generous donation to help victims of Hurricane Milton and Helene Wednesday on social media, saying they thank her for “standing with us in the movement to end hunger and helping communities in need…” “We’re incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift for her generous…

A Rutherford County family booked a hotel in their time of need, but ended up paying more than they expected. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sisters Karen Metcalf and Sherri Splawn, along with their families, were left without power, water, or cell service after Hurricane Helene hit their Bostic Sunshine neighborhood in western North Carolina. With Metcalf’s mobility issues and Splawn’s daughter in a wheelchair, they were desperate to find a safe place to stay, so they…

Applications for jobless benefits are widely considered representative of U.S. layoffs in a given week, but they can be volatile and susceptible to historic events. WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing for for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene — and the Boeing machinist strike — than a broader softening in the labor market. The Labor…

Applications for jobless benefits are widely considered representative of U.S. layoffs in a given week, but they can be volatile and susceptible to historic events. WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing for for unemployment benefits last week jumped to their highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene than a broader softening in the labor market. The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for jobless…

As dawn broke Thursday, officials repeated that the danger had not passed. TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, where it knocked out power to more than 3 million customers and whipped up 150 tornadoes. The storm caused at least four deaths and compounded the misery wrought by Helene while sparing Tampa a direct hit. The system tracked to the south in the final hours and…

Though the deadly storm surge feared for Tampa appears not to have materialized, the situation in the area was still a major emergency. TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes. It caused at least four deaths and compounded the misery wrought by Helene while sparing Tampa a direct hit. The storm tracked…

Albert Whitted Airport, which is just two miles from Tropicana Field, recorded wind gusts of 101 miles per hour. ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Hurricane Milton brought devastating rains and damaging winds through the Tampa Bay area, including the iconic Tropicana Field. Video shows the roof completely ripped off the top of the Trop, exposing the stadium lights and inner workings of the baseball field. MILTON DAMAGES THE TROP: Video shows the roof of the…

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night near Siesta Key on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. Florida started to see conditions deteriorating late in the morning on Wednesday ahead of landfall. 10 Tampa Bay is keeping you ahead of the storm: Download our free mobile app for real-time storm information and breaking alerts, and…