5 years later Hurricane Ivan's terrible blow to Gulf lost to national memory, but pain lingersSeptember 15th, 2009 Ivan the terrible? Gulf storm forgotten by manyGULF SHORES, Ala. — Hurricane Ivan is recalled by weather experts as the most powerful storm to approach the Gulf of Mexico from the southeast when it took aim at the Alabama and northwest Florida coasts in September of 2004.
Texas island city ravaged by Hurricane Ike marks anniversary with sunrise memorial serviceSeptember 13th, 2009 Texas city marks anniversary of Hurricane IkeGALVESTON, Texas — Mymi Freedman's memories of Hurricane Ike's immediate aftermath still linger, especially in one sense. "The smell — everything was rotten," she said Sunday, sitting in her garage with her husband Sergio and reflecting on the year that has passed since Ike damaged thousands of homes, including her own, on the Texas island city of Galveston.
Hurricane Danny: second hurricane?August 27th, 2009 According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center Tropical Storm Danny is gathering strength and is likely to be formed into the season's second hurricane later in this week.
Hurricane Bill weakens to Category 2 storm with 110 mph top winds as it approaches BermudaAugust 21st, 2009 Hurricane Bill weakens to Category 2 stormMIAMI — Hurricane Bill has weakened to a Category 2 storm over the Atlantic as it nears Bermuda on track to pass between the island and the U.S. East Coast. Bill's maximum sustained winds had decreased to 110 mph Friday.
Hurricane Guillermo strengthens to a Category 2 storm in Pacific far off Mexican coastAugust 15th, 2009 Category 2 Hurricane Guillermo moves out to seaMEXICO CITY — Hurricane Guillermo has strengthened into a Category 2 storm far off Mexico's Pacific coast. The National Hurricane Center says Guillermo's maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (160 kph).
National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Guillermo forms in the PacificAugust 14th, 2009 Hurricane Guillermo forms in the PacificMEXICO CITY — Hurricane Guillermo formed far out in the Pacific Ocean on Friday. Guillermo's maximum sustained winds reached near 80 mph (130 kph) with little further strengthening expected, the U.S.
Hurricane Felicia weakens, is expected to be over Hawaiian islands Monday as tropical stormAugust 9th, 2009 Weakening Hurricane Felicia moves toward HawaiiHONOLULU —A weakening Hurricane Felicia continues to slip toward Hawaii. The National Weather Service says the storm is a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.
Hurricane Felicia weakening as it nears Hawaii, but officials still closing Big Island beachesAugust 9th, 2009 Hawaii closing beaches as Hurricane Felicia nearsHONOLULU —Several beach parks on Hawaii's Big Island will be closed beginning Sunday afternoon because of Hurricane Felicia, which is expected to increase wave heights as it approaches land, Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency officials said Saturday. The National Weather Service in Honolulu, however, said Felicia would likely be downgraded to a tropical storm or tropical depression once it moves closer to the islands.
New Web service connects hunters with locations in TexasAugust 3rd, 2009 Web service connects hunters with Texas locationsAUSTIN, Texas — A new free Web service aims to connect hunters with hunting opportunities posted by private landowners in Texas. The Hunt Texas Online Connection was created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HCP files complaints against Sunrise Senior Living, seeks to end agreements on propertiesJune 29th, 2009 HCP files complaints against Sunrise Senior LivingLONG BEACH, Calif. — Real estate investment trust HCP Inc.
Texas woman pleads guilty to theft after posing as FEMA rep, stealing Hurricane Rita trailerJune 17th, 2009 Texas woman stole, sold Hurricane Rita trailerBEAUMONT, Texas — A Texas woman who stole a Hurricane Rita travel trailer and resold it has pleaded guilty to theft of government property. The U.S. Attorney's office in Beaumont on Tuesday announced the plea by 44-year-old Shelley Jerie Dewitt of Vidor (VY'-dor).
Galveston heads into 2009 hurricane season still rebuilding from Ike's devastationJune 5th, 2009 Memories of Ike weigh on Texas beach city's summerGALVESTON, Texas — Another hurricane season is the last thing Galveston wants to think about after last year's devastation from Hurricane Ike. "Hurricane season got here a lot quicker than I thought it would.
Fire destroys 60 condos at Galveston, Texas, beachfront development damaged by Hurricane IkeJune 4th, 2009 Fire destroys 60 of Ike-damaged Galveston condosGALVESTON, Texas — A fire has destroyed at least 60 condos in a Galveston, Texas, beachfront development that was being rebuilt after being damaged by Hurricane Ike. Fire Chief Mike Vaerla Sr.
Galveston, Texas, beachfront condo development on fire; being rebuilt after Hurricane IkeJune 3rd, 2009 Ike-damaged Galveston condo development in flamesGALVESTON, Texas — Firefighters have brought under control a blaze at a waterfront condo development that was damaged last year when Hurricane Ike struck Galveston, Texas. The fire started in a corner of the Maravilla Condos early Wednesday afternoon.
Perfect storm for romance? Some docs say Hurricane Ike behind mini baby boom in Houston areaMay 12th, 2009 Hurricane Ike: A perfect storm for making babies?HOUSTON — It's taking a while for one consequence of Hurricane Ike to become clear — nine months, to be exact. Several obstetrical practices associated with one of Texas' biggest hospitals for births say they're expecting a mini baby boom apparently connected to the storm that slammed into southeast Texas on Sept.
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