#hurricanes

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A study tracked North Carolina Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older using electricity-dependent medical equipment after Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
County-level disaster declarations showed no significant immediate changes, but Hurricane Matthew was associated with sustained increases in hospitalizations and deaths over a year.
Higher-resolution flood data produced stronger and more consistent associations, while Black individuals had worse outcomes as flooding severity rose.

DT Editorial Team·Oct 21, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

A revised hurricane graphic improved recognition of inland watch areas.
The change did not significantly raise perceived danger or intended protective action.
Participants did not better identify areas under storm warnings.
The study found continued misunderstanding of the hurricane forecast cone.

DT Editorial Team·Oct 21, 2026·via sciencedaily.com

Authorities reported five deaths after rain, flooding and severe coastal conditions affected Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Five people were reported missing in Baja California, where helicopters rescued 32 people.
Officials warned that heavy rain and waves up to five metres could remain dangerous as Simon’s track evolved.

DT Editorial Team·Oct 13, 2026·via phys.org

A Nature paper reports that DeepMind's WeatherNext model improves cyclone forecasting accuracy.
The model gives forecasters about one extra day of useful lead time on average.
Researchers say the gain helped illustrate earlier warning potential during Hurricane Melissa in 2025.

DT Editorial Team·Aug 8, 2026·via arstechnica.com

Researchers studied homes affected by Hurricanes Ida and Ian to identify which post-flood conditions were most linked to new respiratory symptoms.
Roof age, indoor mold spores, and maximum flood depth were the strongest predictors in the analysis.
Ventilation-related factors such as bathroom exhaust fan airflow and building airtightness also mattered.
The work suggests post-disaster recovery should include targeted indoor health interventions months after storms.

DT Editorial Team·Jul 30, 2026·via phys.org

NOAA declared El Niño on June 11, and forecasters say it is developing early and strengthening quickly.
AccuWeather expects 11 to 16 named Atlantic storms, below recent La Niña-influenced seasons.
Utilities still face elevated risks from flooding, debris flows, drought, wildfire and heat-related demand spikes.
Experts warn that storms forming close to the coast during El Niño years can leave less preparation time despite lower storm counts.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 18, 2026·via utilitydive.com