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Puerto Rico's infrastructure still recovering from Hurricane Maria 7 years later

Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria -- nearly seven years after the powerful Category 4 storm caused extensive damage to the island's infrastructure.
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In this Sept. 27, 2022, file photo, Leida Rodriguez and Javier Castellanos stand in front of their house that collapsed into a sinkhole after being flooded with water and mud during Hurricane Fiona at Villa Esperanza in Salinas, Puerto Rico.
September 15, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Tropical Storm Ileana weakens to a depression

The National Hurricane Center says Storm Ileana has weakened to a tropical depression
September 15, 2024 at 7:50 PM
This satellite image provided by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Ileana, left, near the coastal Mexican city of Topolobampo on the eastern side of the Gulf of California, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at 6:10 p.m. EDT. (NOAA via AP)
September 14, 2024 at 12:58 AM

Hurricane Francine's remnants prompt flood warnings in several states

Now a tropical depression, Francine brings heavy rains and a flash flood threat across the South, from Florida to Tennessee, through Saturday.
September 14, 2024 at 12:58 AM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine's remnants prompt flood warnings in several states
September 13, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Remnants of Hurricane Francine batter the South

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the latest as Francine, now a tropical depression, brings heavy rains and a flash flood threat across the region.
September 13, 2024 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: Remnants of Hurricane Francine batter the South
September 12, 2024 at 10:30 PM

An ER nurse says it was 'second nature' to rescue a man trapped in hurricane floodwaters

A man whose pickup truck got trapped in rushing floodwaters unleashed by rains from Hurricane Francine was saved by a Good Samaritan who also happened to be an emergency room nurse
September 12, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Two vehicle on Olive street are flooded during Hurricane Francine in New Orleans, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. (David Grunfeld/The Times-Picayune via AP)
September 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Hurricane Francine downgraded to tropical depression, heads north

The storm made landfall Wednesday in Louisiana, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds to the region.
September 12, 2024 at 3:49 PM
VIDEO:  Hurricane Francine downgraded to tropical depression, heads north
September 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana

The storm made landfall early Wednesday evening near New Orleans as a Category 2 storm, before weakening to a Category 1 hurricane.
September 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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Where Hurricane Francine is heading next

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest track and timing of the storm.
September 12, 2024 at 1:01 PM
VIDEO: Where Hurricane Francine is heading next
September 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM

Red Cross spokesperson on Hurricane Francine’s possibly life-threatening landfall

ABC News’ Trevor Ault speaks with Stephanie Fox, the national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, about mobilizations in Louisiana as Hurricane Francine makes landfall.
September 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM
VIDEO: Red Cross spokesperson on Hurricane Francine’s possibly life-threatening landfall
September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Francine

Hurricane Francine has made landfall as a Category 2 story in southern Louisiana with 100 mph winds. Disaster preparedness expert General Russel Honoré joins the show to discuss his concerns.
September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM
VIDEO: Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Francine
September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana

Roads flooded near the Gulf Coast, and some areas braced for up to 10 feet of storm surge on Wednesday. New Orleans officials expressed confidence that pumps will keep water out of the city.
September 11, 2024 at 11:46 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
September 11, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Hurricane Francine makes landfall as Category 2 storm

As Louisiana braces for Category 2 Hurricane Francine, Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and Stephanie Fox of the American Red Cross join to discuss emergency response and more.
September 11, 2024 at 10:51 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine makes landfall as Category 2 storm
September 11, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Weather expert discusses looming threat of Hurricane Francine

ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi and Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, discuss the latest on the approaching storm.
September 11, 2024 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Weather expert discusses looming threat of Hurricane Francine
September 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Emergency preparation underway ahead of Hurricane Francine

Todd Terrell, founder of the non-profit United Cajun Navy, talks about his organization’s mission which began in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
September 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM
VIDEO: Emergency preparation underway ahead of Hurricane Francine
September 11, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Hurricane Francine heads toward Louisiana

The Category 1 storm is expected to make landfall later Wednesday, bringing flash flooding and a possible storm surge of up to 10 feet.
September 11, 2024 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine heads toward Louisiana
September 11, 2024 at 2:42 PM

Hurricane Francine prepares to make landfall along Gulf Coast

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest track and timing for the Category 1 storm.
September 11, 2024 at 2:42 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Francine prepares to make landfall along Gulf Coast
September 11, 2024 at 2:25 PM

Louisiana braces for Hurricane Francine to make landfall

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports from Houma, Louisiana, where the outer bands of the storm are expected to hit the area within the next couple of hours.
September 11, 2024 at 2:25 PM
VIDEO: Louisiana braces for Hurricane Francine to make landfall
September 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Francine

It's expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 1 hurricane. Flash flooding is expected in Louisiana and Mississippi through Wednesday night.
September 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM
VIDEO: Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Francine
September 10, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in Gulf

ABC News’ chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on the storm system, which is expected to strengthen before making landfall tomorrow.
September 10, 2024 at 2:38 PM
VIDEO: Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in Gulf Coast
September 6, 2024 at 10:54 PM

Residents in Louisiana city devastated by 2020 hurricanes are still far from recovery

Although it has been nearly four years since hurricanes Laura and Delta decimated southwest Louisiana and caused an estimated $22 billion in damage nationwide, some residents say they are still far from recovery
September 6, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Roof tarps that were put up after Hurricanes Laura and Delta four years ago are now tattered remnants, disintegrated from the elements over the last four years, in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
September 6, 2024 at 10:26 PM

How to build stronger homes to withstand a hurricane

As global temperatures rise, climate scientists say we can anticipate fewer but stronger and more destructive hurricanes. ABC News' Matt Gutman takes a look at making a house better withstand a hurricane.
September 6, 2024 at 10:26 PM
VIDEO: How to build stronger homes to withstand a hurricane
September 5, 2024 at 12:36 PM

Why the Atlantic Basin has been unusually quiet as peak hurricane season nears

The time of year that typically sees the most tropical systems forming in the Atlantic basin is almost here.
September 5, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Debris from winds and waves caused by Hurricane Ernesto, Aug. 16, 2024, in Rodanthe, N.C.
August 25, 2024 at 1:44 PM

Hone gains hurricane strength south of Hawaii

ABC News' meteorologist Somara Theodore reports on Hurricane Hone moving south of the Big Island of Hawaii, threatening to drop up to a foot of rain.
August 25, 2024 at 1:44 PM
VIDEO: Hone gains hurricane strength south of Hawaii
August 25, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Hurricane Hone moves south of Hawaii's Big Island as Category 1 storm

Hawaii is on alert for Hurricane Hone, a weak Category 1 hurricane moving south of the state's Big Island.
August 25, 2024 at 12:04 PM
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Hone and Hurricane Gilma located southeast of Hawaii, Friday, Aug. 22, 2024.
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Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall in Bermuda, weakens to Category 1

Hurricane Ernesto weakening to a Category 1 storm overnight as it bears down on Bermuda.
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In this screen grab from a video, rain and wind from Hurricane Ernesto is shown in Hamilton, Bermuda, on Aug. 16, 2024.
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Hurricane Ernesto batters Bermuda

The hurricane's impact is also being felt up and down the East Coast with waves reaching eight feet. Officials warn of dangerous rip currents along the entire Eastern Seaboard.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto batters Bermuda
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Ernesto brings damaging rain to Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall, bombarding the islands with 85 mile-per-hour winds.
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VIDEO: Ernesto brings damaging rain to Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto brings damaging winds, heavy rain to Bermuda

The island is experiencing winds near 85 mph and has the potential for 6 to 9 inches of rainfall as life-threatening rip currents are possible along the U.S. East Coast.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda

At least 36 hours of dangerous weather conditions are expected. Now a Category 2 hurricane, Ernesto is also kicking up rip currents and high surf along the East Coast of the U.S.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto bears down on Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto causes rip current alerts along East Coast

The National Weather Service has issued alerts for “high surf” and “rip current” up and down the East Coast.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto causes rip current alerts along East Coast
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Hurricane Ernesto takes aim at Bermuda

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest as the storm is expected to gain strength and is on track to hit the popular island tourist destination Saturday.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto takes aim at Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto gains strength over Atlantic, threatens Bermuda

As the Category 1 storm pulls away from Puerto Rico, providers race to get power back to more than 300,000 customers. Many are also without water.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto gains strength over Atlantic, threatens Bermuda
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Hurricane Ernesto churns toward Bermuda as Category 1 storm

Hurricane Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the coming days as it travels north toward Bermuda.
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Hurricane Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the coming days as it travels northwards toward Bermuda, having already left half of Puerto Rico residents without power
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Hurricane Ernesto moves out of Puerto Rico, takes aim at Bermuda

The hurricane dumped almost 10 inches of rain on the island and is expected to strengthen over the next two days with high surf and rip currents expected along the U.S. East Coast this weekend.
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VIDEO: Hurricane Ernesto moves out of Puerto Rico, takes aim at Bermuda
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Ernesto becomes hurricane, causes major power outages in Puerto Rico

More than 700,000 customers are without power in the U.S. territory, with power provider LUMA prioritizing restoring service to hospitals and water and sewage facilities.
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VIDEO: Ernesto becomes hurricane, causes major power outages in Puerto Rico
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More than half of Puerto Rico is without power after Hurricane Ernesto

Juan Saca, the president and CEO of Puerto Rico’s energy company Luma, joins ABC News Live to discuss how his team is helping bring power back to the island.
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VIDEO: More than half of Puerto Rico is without power after Hurricane Ernesto
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Ernesto upgraded to a hurricane

ABC meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks Ernesto as it heads toward the East Coast.
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VIDEO: Ernesto upgraded to a hurricane
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Remnants of Debby take aim at Northeast

Millions of people are bracing for tropical depression Debby as it moves up the East Coast.
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VIDEO: Remnants of Debby take aim at Northeast
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Tropical Storm Debby makes 2nd landfall

The storm made a second landfall overnight between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, bringing more heavy rain to the already soaked region.
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VIDEO: Tropical Storm Debby makes 2nd landfall
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Tropical Storm Debby gains strength for second landfall

The center of Debby is now churning off the Southeast coast after dumping another six to 10 inches of rain in parts of Georgia and the Carolinas.
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VIDEO: Tropical Storm Debby gains strength for second landfall
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Major flood threat as Tropical Storm Debby heads north

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest as Debby moves across the Southeast, dropping life-threatening rain in Georgia and South Carolina.
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VIDEO: Major flood threat as Tropical Storm Debby heads north
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Southeast coast braces for flooding ahead of Debby

ABC News’ Victor Oquendo reports from Charleston, South Carolina, where a flash flood warning has been issued for the area due to the tropical storm.
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VIDEO: Southeast coast braces for flooding ahead of Debby
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Thousands of flights delayed or canceled as Debby rolls in

Over 67,000 flights have been canceled or delayed since Sunday as travelers deal with the ripple effects from Tropical Storm Debby and a series of scattered storms across the Midwest and Northeast.
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VIDEO: Thousands of flights delayed or canceled as Debby rolls in
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Debby leaves trail of death and destruction across Southeast

It made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane early Monday, causing massive power outages.
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VIDEO: Debby leaves trail of death and destruction across Southeast
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Deadly Hurricane Debby downgrades to tropical storm

Debby makes landfall in Florida, downgrading from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm. Director of the National Hurricane Center Mike Brennan shares tips for how residents can stay safe.
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VIDEO: Deadly Hurricane Debby downgrades to tropical storm
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Sailor describes surviving harrowing encounter with Hurricane Debby in the Gulf

Nathan Thomas explained how he and a friend survived a harrowing close encounter with Tropical Storm Debby off the Gulf Coast of Florida on Sunday.
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The Coast Guard released dramatic video of two sailors being rescued Sunday after losing their sail and being stranded about 73 miles off the coast of Boca Raton, Florida, as then-Tropical Storm Debby was bearing down on Florida Gulf Coast.
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Strongest hurricanes to hit the US mainland and other storm records

Idalia is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Florida's Apalachee Bay region ever on record. Here is a look at the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. mainland.
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Men use ropes to pull away the debris of houses in order to look for bodies, after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
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Florida braces for flooding as Hurricane Debby makes landfall

ABC News’ Faith Abubey reports from Gainesville, Florida where officials are expecting the rainfall to cause significant flooding and life-threatening storm surge as high as six to ten feet.
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VIDEO: Florida braces for flooding as Hurricane Debby makes landfall
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Debby downgraded to tropical storm, flooding threat remains for Southeast

The slow-moving system is expected to bring heavy rain through Friday.
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VIDEO: Debby downgraded to tropical storm, flooding threat remains for Southeast
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2 dead in Tampa as Hurricane Debby makes landfall

Tampa's mayor, Jane Castor, shares her heartbreak at the loss of life and warns people to heed weather warnings in their area.
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VIDEO: 2 dead in Tampa as Hurricane Debby makes landfall