Track Tropical Storm Bertha's path
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on Tropical Storm Bertha's projected path as the storm travels through the Gulf of Mexico.
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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile in the Midwest, severe storms caused flooding in Des Moines, Iowa, and several tornadoes were spotted in northern Wisconsin. Lana Zak reports.
See Tropical Storm Bertha's projected path
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday and strengthened early Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm's path.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast with heavy rain. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the details.
Extreme weather in South, Gulf Coast
Heavy rain on Tuesday hammered parts of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, creating dangerous conditions and leaving drivers stranded. Jason Allen reports.
Rare jellyfish that can have 70-foot tentacles wash up on Texas beach
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Looking at population shifts post-Katrina
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A look at the meteorology behind Hurricane Katrina 20 years later
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20 years after Hurricane Katrina, a barrier island in Alabama is disappearing
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Tropical rains slam Gulf Coast
A tropical disturbance is bringing heavy rain to the Gulf Coast, putting millions at risk of flash flooding through the weekend. CBS News' Kati Weis has the latest.
Rebuilding amid new hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season is getting underway, but some coastal areas are still dealing with the fallout from last year's storms. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on how some of those communities are preparing.
Hurricane-ravaged communities hope to draw in tourists as rebuilding continues
Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton slammed Florida less than two weeks apart, businesses dependent on tourism want visitors to know they're open even as construction continues.
Hurricane season preparations underway
The Gulf Coast and the Atlantic region are on edge as $10 billion dedicated to storm preparation has been cut, just a month from hurricane season. Conservationists have long been working to shore up natural barriers to slow storm flooding, but those changes don't happen fast. Michelle Miller visits a Florida preservation effort decades in the making.
Gov. DeSantis refers to Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America"
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Florida mayor on Hurricane Milton
Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross discussed the city's preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm will bring life-threatening conditions to Florida's west coast.
Why Hurricane Milton is so strong
Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 165 miles per hour, as meteorologists and politicians call it potentially catastrophic. CBS News chief meteorologist and hurricane specialist Ivan Cabrera explains why the storm is so strong.
Milton restrengthens into Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton is on a path toward Florida's west coast after surging back into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the state. Tampa's mayor warned of a direct hit and urged people to follow evacuation protocols Monday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more on how residents are responding and CBS News correspon dent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on those still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Short-term dockworkers, port owners deal made
Dockworkers and port owners reached a tentative agreement Thursday after a strike shut down 14 ports along the East and Gulf coasts. They will negotiate a permanent contract on Jan. 15, 2025, a source said. New York Times global economics reporter Peter Goodman joins CBS News to discuss the deal.
Maps show Helene's path as it batters Florida and Southeast
Maps show the areas impacted by storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Helene, once a major hurricane and now a tropical storm, moves inland from Florida's Gulf Coast over Georgia.
Florida preparing for Helene landfall
Hurricane Helene intensified from a tropical storm Wednesday, churning toward Florida's Gulf Coast. According to the National Hurricane Center, it will reach Florida late Thursday with winds of up to 115 miles per hour. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Tampa.
Florida braces for Debby
Tropical Storm Debby was expected to become a hurricane Sunday night as it barreled toward Florida's Gulf Coast. It would be the first hurricane to hit the state this season. Tom Hanson has more.
What to do if you're caught in a rip current
Rip currents in the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are being blamed for at least eight deaths since last week. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports on how Florida is reacting. Then, Wyatt Werneth, public service spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, explains how to identify the beachside danger and what to do if you're caught in one.
Coast Guard searching Gulf after man reported missing from cruise ship
A Carnival spokesperson said that security video showed the missing man jumping from the fourth deck of the ship in the early morning hours Monday.
Florida prepares for potential hurricane
A state of emergency has been declared for parts of Florida as Tropical Storm Idalia makes its way for the state's Gulf Coast. Idalia is forecast to be at or near major hurricane strength before making landfall. Cristian Benevides reports.
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