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Slowing Hurricanes Cause Concern

Some hurricanes are moving more slowly, spending increased time over land and leading to catastrophic local rainfall and flooding, according to a new study published Wednesday (June 6) in the journal Nature. While hurricanes batter coastal regions with destructive wind …

Hurricane Hunters Facing Tough Choices Due to Budget Reductions

The Hurricane Hunters are tracking Tropical Storm Dorian while also keeping an eye on the bottom line. With budget reductions and furloughs, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is facing some tough choices as to which storms they fly into and …