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2013 STORM NAMES
- Andrea
- Barry
- Chantal
- Dorian
- Erin
- Fernand
- Gabrielle
- Humberto
- Ingrid
- Jerry
- Karen
- Lorenzo
- Melissa
- Nestor
- Olga
- Pablo
- Rebekah
- Sebastien
- Tanya
- Van
- Wendy
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Hurricane season
Chantal dissolves but remains a wet threat for Haiti
Tropical Storm Chantal fell apart on Wednesday, but remained a flood threat for Haiti and promised a dreary weekend for South Florida and much of the rest of the state.
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Hurricane season
Chantal churns toward Hispaniola; South Florida remains at risk
Forecasters say the storm’s passage over mountainous Hispaniola will go a long way to deciding what threat it poses for the mainland
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Tropical storm
Chantal threatens Caribbean; South Florida in cone
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to sweep across a string of islands over the next few days and could bring nasty weather to South Florida by the weekend.
Hurricane Guide
Surviving a storm
- Things to do now
- If a watch is issued
- If a warning is issued
- High rises
- During a hurricane
- Special instructions
- If you must evacuate
- Mobile homes
- After a hurricane
What is a hurricane?
- When a hurricane develops
- Tracking by range
- Reconnaissance aircraft
- Saffir-Simpson Scale
- The danger zone
Preparing for a storm
- Choosing the right shutter
- How to install plywood
- Anchoring mobile homes
- With electricity, it's safety first
- Choosing a generator
- Wattage requirements
- Avoid deadly fumes
- Avoiding scams
- Storing important papers
- Home preparation
- Getting your yard ready
- Pool and patio enclosures
- Pool precautions
- Pet care
- Automobile safety
- Caring for your boat
- Great storm gadgets
- Stocking up on food
- Water
After the storm
Multimedia
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Tropical storm
Chantal threatens Caribbean; South Florida in cone
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to sweep across a string of islands over the next few days a...
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Hurricane season
Andrea makes landfall at Florida’s Big Bend
Though at least eight twisters were reported across the state, including three in Southeast Florida, there ...
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Hurricane season
Stronger Andrea whirls toward Florida Gulf Coast
The hurricane season’s first tropical storm could bring heavy rain to much of the state as well as coa...
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Making a plan
10 actions to take before the big storm
South Florida has been lucky in recent years, with no major storms or power outages. Don’t let that ...
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Preparing the pool
Preparing the pool before the storm
You never know what you’ll find in your pool after a hurricane.
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Stocking the pantry
Stock the pantry now for staples to see you through storm, recovery
Anyone who’s spent at least one hurricane season in South Florida knows the scene, if only from the ...
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Trees
Plant thoughtfully, prune well before storm
Designing a completely hurricane-proof yard is impossible, but the decisions you make before and after you...
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