Tropical storm Don became a hurricane on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. Hurricane Don, which is moving in a northwest direction over the central Atlantic, is located about 775 kilometers (481.56 miles) south-southeast of Cape Race Newfoundland and packing maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour, the Miami-based…
Tropical Storm Cindy Forms Behind Bret in an Early and Aggressive Start to Atlantic Hurricane Season
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Tropical Storm Cindy has formed behind Tropical Storm Bret, in the first case of two storms in the tropical Atlantic in June since record keeping began, forecasters said Friday. The historic event signals an early and aggressive start to the Atlantic hurricane season that began June 1 and whose peak usually runs…
Eastern Caribbean Islands Prepare for Heavy Flooding as Tropical Storm Bret Grows Stronger
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger on Wednesday as it took aim at islands in the eastern Caribbean that braced for torrential rainfall, landslides and flooding. Bret had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph) early Wednesday morning and was moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean at 14 mph (22 kph), according…
Tropical Storm Leaves 30 Dead, 20 Missing in Madagascar
ANTANARIVO, Madagascar—Flooding and landslides caused by the passage of tropical storm Cheneso across Madagascar caused 30 deaths, left 20 people missing and affected tens of thousands across the Indian Ocean island nation, according to a provisional assessment Monday. The storm made landfall in the northeast of the island last Thursday and impacted close to 89,000…
Tropical Storm Injures 3, Displaces Thousands in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines—A tropical storm blew out of the northern Philippines on Wednesday, leaving at least three people injured and thousands displaced and prompting authorities to shut down schools and government offices in the capital and several provinces prone to flooding and landslides. Tropical Storm Ma-on weakened slightly after barreling across mountainous northern provinces then exited…
Bacteria That Causes Rare Tropical Disease Found in US Soil
NEW YORK—A germ that causes a rare and sometimes deadly disease—long thought to be confined to tropical climates—has been found in soil and water in the continental United States, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. The bacteria was found on the property of a Mississippi man who had come down with the disease, melioidosis. Officials don’t…
Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Mai Tai
In 1934, Ernest Gantt, aka Donn Beach, opened his first Tiki bar in California. Victor Bergeron, aka Trader Vic—as Tiki joint owners apparently don’t tend to use their real names—soon opened his first as well. The purportedly Polynesian theme caught on. Bergeron, who created his cocktail menu himself, came up with the mai tai in…
Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Painkiller
If you like piña coladas—this is even better. Swapping orange juice in for the lime and sprinkling a bit of nutmeg, you end up with a dangerously drinkable Caribbean cocktail called a Painkiller. Don’t bother with the little umbrella; it only gets in the way. I first learned to make them while helping out at…
Sun-Drenched Vacation Spots of Your Dreams
Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com Create warm family memories in a sun-drenched and relaxing destination. These five ideas will encourage you to begin planning now. St. Martin & Anguilla Gift yourselves a double dose of sunshine. A unique package makes it possible to experience a dual island treat: the dazzling beachside luxury at Belmond La Samanna…
Tropical Storm Megi Hits Philippines, Leaving at Least 25 Dead
MANILA—Philippine authorities said on Monday at least 25 people had died in landslides and floods caused by tropical storm Megi as it hit the eastern and southern coasts of the Southeast Asian country. The storm made landfall on Sunday with sustained winds of up to 65 kilometres (40 miles) per hour and gusts of up…
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