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Hurricane Earl Threatens East Coast, Tropical Storm Fiona Right Behind It [UPDATED]

By Dana ChivvisSep 1st 2010 – 2:31PM

(Sept. 1) -- UPDATED, 5:00 P.M. EDT -- Hurricane Earl has weakened to a Category 3 storm but is still grinding its way toward the East Coast of the United States, causing large swells and dangerous surf along its path. Authorities began evacuating North Carolina's Ocracoke Island this morning. Below, Surge Desk answers...

Hurricane Earl: Shades of Historic Gloria?

By Paul YeagerAug 31st 2010 – 2:02PM

(Aug. 31) -- As the powerful and dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Earl moves northward through the western Atlantic during the remainder of the week, the difference between a track just offshore and a direct hit that affects the area from eastern North Carolina into New England is immense. Will Earl be similar to Gloria -- a...

Backgrounder: Where to Go to Track Hurricanes

By Dana ChivvisJul 23rd 2010 – 5:25PM

(June 23) -- There are several places you can go for information on tropical cyclones (which include hurricanes). Below is a list of a few online resources to check first: The National Hurricane Center provides regular updates on tropical cyclones. Stormpulse's interactive map shows storm paths and current...

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