Aimed at making homes hurricane-resistant, the SC Safe Home program offers grants for roof replacements and hurricane ...

Intense hurricanes now require that the Caribbean and Florida strengthen homes with smarter design, stronger connections and ...

Your roof is your home’s first line of defense, so it deserves attention before the winds pick up. South Florida roofs take a beating even on normal summer afternoons, which means you want them in top ...

Florida’s tropical climate, expansive coastline, and geographical position make it a frequent target for hurricanes. Understanding these complex climatological phenomena, including the history of ...

Florida’s beautiful weather comes with a catch as hurricane season can wreak havoc on outdoor spaces. Screened porches are popular for enjoying the outdoors without bugs, but they need special ...

Hurricane Melissa's wind gusts reached a record-breaking speed shortly before the storm made landfall in the Caribbean last month, according to data recorded during the deadly event. The data was ...

Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction as it moved across Jamaica, seen for the first time from space in new satellite images obtained from Vantor. The storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday ...

Melissa will pass through the Bahamas on Wednesday afternoon. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane -- one of the most powerful hurricane landfalls on record in the ...

Hurricane Melissa, an intense Category 5 storm, brought violent winds and heavy rainfall to Jamaica after making landfall Tuesday and continues to threaten parts of the Caribbean as it tracks through.

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Jamaica is bracing for what the National Hurricane Center said would be catastrophic flash flooding and landslides caused by up to 40 inches of rain. Coverage for this live blog has ended. Follow the ...