“We knew there would be hurricanes, but at least you can prepare,” said Melissa Bartell. HUDSON, Fla. — Melissa Bartell spent 16 good years in North Texas. But the 17th year was difficult. She and her husband, Chris, lost power during the winter storm of February 2021. The lights and heat would come back on every once in a while, but she said the indoor temperature fell into the 40s. Pipes burst and their downstairs…

The storm has forced millions to evacuate ahead of its expected landfall on the heavily populated Gulf coast. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified off Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph (250 kph), just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status. Damaging winds and rain lashed the state’s heavily populated Gulf Coast, with the Naples to Sarasota region at “highest risk” of a devastating storm surge. U.S. Air…

Every part of a hurricane is dangerous, but one side and quadrant is far stronger than the other with much higher threats. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricanes can devastate coastal areas with epic winds, dangerous storm surges and even spawn multiple tornadoes. But one side of the storm is far worse than any other. It’s called the “dirty” part of the storm.  What is the ‘dirty’ side of the storm? Hurricanes rotate counterclockwise and when that…

Every part of a hurricane is dangerous, but one side and quadrant is far stronger than the other with much higher threats. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricanes can devastate coastal areas with epic winds, dangerous storm surges and even spawn multiple tornadoes. But one side of the storm is far worse than any other, called, the dirty part of the storm. What is the ‘Dirty’ side of the storm? Hurricanes rotate counterclockwise and when that rotation…