Cat 2 Katia Gains Strength, To Impact U.S. Shores
MIAMI (CBS4) - Hurricane Katia is expected to increase the risk of rip currents and potential dangerous surf along the eastern seaboard and the Bahamas over the next few days.
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MIAMI (CBS4) - Hurricane Katia is expected to increase the risk of rip currents and potential dangerous surf along the eastern seaboard and the Bahamas over the next few days.
Assaulted by high winds in the upper atmosphere Saturday, Hurricane Katia once again dropped to tropical storm strength as it continued to chug westward across the Atlantic, but forecasters now say the storm could regain Hurricane status Sunday, as it moves into an area favorable for intensifying.
Tropical Storm Katia continues spinning in the open Atlantic waters. It weakened from a hurricane Thursday, though forecasters said it would again grow stronger.
Katia has lost a little of it's strength as of Thursday evening and has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm as it spins westward across the Atlantic.
A strengthening Tropical Storm Katia is on the verge of becoming a Category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane Irene has led to the deaths of at least 29 people in nine states:
While Hurricane Irene's winds and storm surge fell short of the doomsday predictions, it did leave a mess from North Carolina north through the New England area.
Long lines and a long journey lie ahead for thousands of cruise ship passengers who docked in Port Everglades early Sunday morning only to find they couldn't get home.
Nearly two dozen deaths in eight states have been attributed to Hurricane Irene.
Thousands of tourists are finding themselves stranded in South Florida because of Hurricane Irene. More than 9,000 flights have been canceled nationwide because of weather along the east coast.
Just as South Florida was starting to see a gradual decline in gasoline prices, we could see a hurricane kick them higher again, even though Irene passed us by. Blame the potential hike on eastern refineries at risk from Irene.
The very powerful and very dangerous Hurricane Irene has started to slowly move away from battered Abaco Island in the Bahamas.
A very powerful and dangerous Hurricane Irene pounded the Bahamas Thursday and there is widespread damage reported on at least two southern islands.
In anticipation of the arrival of a very dangerous Hurricane Irene, Amtrak is canceling all train service south of Washington D.C. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Cruise lines are having to change a number of Caribbean itineraries to keep their ships and passengers out of the way of a very dangerous Hurricane Irene.
A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Irene will be the first hurricane to seriously threaten the U.S. in almost three years.
While no watches, warnings or protective alerts have been issued for residents and visitors in the Florida Keys, emergency managers have asked everyone to closely monitor Hurricane Irene's progress.
As Hurricane Irene looms about a thousand miles off our coast, many in South Florida are stocking up on batteries, flashlights and extra storm supplies.
With a hurricane churning to our east and South Florida in the center of the cone, some South Floridians spent Sunday stocking up on supplies – just in case.
Bye, bye Gert. The seventh named storm of this year's hurricane season continues to weaken as it heads out to sea.
Tropical Storm Warnings for Bermuda were dropped after Tropical Storm Gert skirted the island Monday morning.
After reforming into a weak tropical depression, what was once Tropical Storm Emily is nothing more than a remnant swirling out to sea.
Sheets of rain and strong gusty winds from Tropical Storm Emily whipped hundreds of thousands of Haitians still living and tents and flimsy shanties in and round the country's capital city.
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in west Miami-Dade have been busy over the last few days tracking Tropical Storm's Emily's movements.
As the FIFA Club World Cup brings fans to South Florida, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood is celebrating the global game with an immersive exhibit blending street art, soccer and community.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
FEMA announced more than $124 million in new Florida recovery and mitigation funding tied to Hurricanes Helene, Milton and past disasters.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
On Thursday, low water lines were visible throughout the area, a stark contrast to what airboat captains say the landscape looks like during a normal rainy season.
As the FIFA Club World Cup brings fans to South Florida, the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood is celebrating the global game with an immersive exhibit blending street art, soccer and community.
As thousands of boaters prepare to head out for the Independence Day weekend, South Florida families affected by deadly boating accidents are reminding others that simple safety precautions can save lives.
FEMA announced more than $124 million in new Florida recovery and mitigation funding tied to Hurricanes Helene, Milton and past disasters.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
The 29-year-old attorney is hoping to stand out from the pack by going after young voters.
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in the county jail, the Miami-Dade County Commission gave final approval on Tuesday to open the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery.
There are seven Democrats in the race and whoever wins the primary in August will almost certainly be elected to Congress, since this is the most Democratic district in the state.
Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Carín León sees the World Cup as something that pulls different cultures together.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.