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Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

A huge cold front sweeping Australia's southeast is bringing wild storms, giant hail and damaging winds as it meets a humid, unstable air mass.

'Paradise still paradise': Florida vows to rebuild

'Paradise still paradise': Florida vows to rebuild

'Paradise still paradise': Florida vows to rebuild

'Paradise still paradise': Florida vows to rebuild

Residents in Florida are determined to stay despite the devastating damage wreaked by two hurricanes, as Governor Ron DeSantis backs their right to rebuild.

Millions without power in Florida after deadly Milton

Millions without power in Florida after deadly Milton

Millions without power in Florida after deadly Milton

Millions without power in Florida after deadly Milton

While Hurricane Milton wasn't quite as catastrophic as first feared, it still killed 16, left millions without power, and it may cost as much $A60b.

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Harris rips Trump for his criticism of storm response

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of storm response

Kamala Harris has slammed Donald Trump with playing politics with the US hurricane response after President Joe Biden told him to "get a life" over his attacks.

No seawater surge as Hurricane Milton kills at least 10

No seawater surge as Hurricane Milton kills at least 10

Hurricane Milton is barrelling into the Atlantic after ploughing across Florida, but it did not trigger the catastrophic surge of seawater that was feared.

Hurricane Milton cuts destructive path across Florida

Hurricane Milton cuts destructive path across Florida

Hurricane Milton has ploughed across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, whipping up tornadoes and cutting power to millions of customers.

Ceilings collapse, snow-like hail after wild weather

Ceilings collapse, snow-like hail after wild weather

A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain that caused ceilings in businesses to collapse and hail that coated the ground like snow north of Brisbane.

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'Catastrophic' Hurricane Milton heads to Florida coast

'Catastrophic' Hurricane Milton heads to Florida coast

'Catastrophic' Hurricane Milton heads to Florida coast

'Catastrophic' Hurricane Milton heads to Florida coast

More than a million people have been ordered to leave or brace for impact as Hurricane Milton churns towards a potentially cataclysmic collision with Florida.

Monster hurricane threatens an already-battered Florida

Monster hurricane threatens an already-battered Florida

Monster hurricane threatens an already-battered Florida

Monster hurricane threatens an already-battered Florida

Florida authorities have ordered over a million people to flee the path of Hurricane Milton in communities that are still reeling from the devastating Helene.

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

As the death toll rises to more than 160 people, US southeastern states are facing a very long recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

More than 100 deaths have been reported since Hurricane Helene crossed the US coast, with President Joe Biden set to survey the damage in North Carolina.

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of households along NSW's north coast face a night without power following damaging winds and heavy rain which has triggered flood warnings.

Scientists sweat on warning system for lethal heatwaves

Scientists sweat on warning system for lethal heatwaves

Scientists sweat on warning system for lethal heatwaves

Scientists sweat on warning system for lethal heatwaves

Scientists are developing an early warning system for lethal heatwaves as other researchers track the impact of humidity to women's health.

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

With fire season fast approaching Victorians are being warned to brush up on their safety plans, as many aren't aware they're living in a bushfire-prone area.

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Winds hit east coast, Tassie prepares for more floods

A woman has been killed by a falling tree branch as damaging winds hit the east coast of NSW, bringing gusts up to 100km/h.

Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire

Australia's emergency management teams are preparing for severe spring weather, with parts of the nation set for higher-than-average fire and flood risk.

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

At least 65 people have been killed by landslides and floods in Vietnam as the most powerful storm to hit Asia in 2024 devastates the country's north.

Tourist hotspots face climate change 'peril'

A report from a global insurance giant reveals half of Australia's tourist hotspots face high risks, and possible "natural peril" from climate change.

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Warm, wet spring could bring severe storms

Emergency services are urging the public to be vigilant ahead of the spring storm season.

Federal disaster funds to flow after wild weather

People in two states hit by damaging weather can apply for disaster relief funding to help rebuild and clean up.

Fresh winds to hit already battered southeast Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting another burst of strong winds to hit parts of southeast Australia, where wild weather has damaged homes and cut power.

Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas

Family reunions are in order for two yachties rescued 300 kilometres off Australia's east coast before one gets back on the water this week.

Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up

Melting snow could flow into bulging rivers in Tasmania, while tens of thousands of Victorians are still without power after days of wild weather.

'It was scary': couple's narrow escape from flooding

Wild weather and flooding has eased in Tasmania but damage assessments for dozens of at-risk properties have yet to be completed.

Flood evacuations, walkers stranded in wild weather

Flood warnings have been issued in Tasmania and dozens of flights cancelled at Sydney Airport as wild weather continues to wreak havoc in three states.

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