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Hurricane Dorian bashes Bahamas, weakens to category 2 storm

At least 5 dead as 'monster' storm batters the Caribbean islands.

USA

Some Floridians refuse to evacuate as Hurricane Dorian approaches

"It's scary as heck," said a woman as female inmates from the Brevard County jail stacked sandbags in the trunk of her car.

USA

Hurricane Dorian poses 'significant threat' to Bahamas & Florida

Hurricane Dorian was forecast to become an "extremely dangerous major hurricane" on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Two people missing after violent storm causes mudslide in Switzerland

The search continued in Chamoson after two people were carried away in a car during a violent storm.

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USA

Storm 'turned Mississippi Delta into an ocean'

Fears circulated prior to the storm that some of Mississippi River's levees would be toppled at New Orleans, allowing the canals to rush into the city. This destruction happened before, in 2005's Hurricane Katrina, with devastating consequences for the city.

USA

Hurricane Barry makes landfall in Louisiana

Barry is expected to weaken as it heads further inland and is forecast to become a tropical depression by Sunday.

USA

More than 120 dogs, cats in path of Hurricane Barry are flown to safety

The Humane Society evacuated animals that were up for adoption in Louisiana shelters, which helps to increase capacity for dogs and cats that may displaced in the storm.

USA

Thousands lose power as Tropical Storm Barry nears Louisiana

Tropical Storm Barry moved closer to landfall on Saturday, threatening millions with rain and high winds and testing New Orleans' flood defences.

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Texan tornado

People hurt and homes destroyed as severe storms hit parts of the southern US

USA

Florida bill would make it illegal for owners to abandon dogs outside in hurricanes

Stories about animals abandoned during natural disasters drew widespread attention in the last few years as hurricanes slammed the U.S.

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Hurricane Bora hits Italian and Croatian coasts

Hurricane Bora hits Italian and Croatian coasts

Mexico

Mexico braces for 'potentially catastrophic' hurricane

Hurricane Willa, a category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall on mainland Mexico on Tuesday afternoon.

Portugal

Clean-up begins after hurricane batters Portuguese atlantic coast

Only fifth hurricane ever recorded in the region

Portugal

27 injured as hurricane-force winds batter Portugal

60 people evacuated from their homes after power lines are ripped out and trees uprooted

Portugal

Hurricane Leslie causes widespread damage in Portugal

Portugal has been hit by a rare Atlantic Hurricane, with some weather experts describing the storm as the most powerful to hit the country since 1842.

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Search and rescue teams pick through the aftermath of Hurricane Michael

Search and rescue teams pick through the aftermath of Hurricane Michael

USA

Hurricane-affected communities rely on social media for help in Michael aftermath | #TheCube

Communities in Florida affected by the recent Hurricane Michael turned to social media in the aftermath of the storm to call for help

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Hurricane Michael ravages Florida

Hurricane Michael ravages Florida

World

Hurricane Michael moves inland, leaving devastation behind

Homes have been ripped to shreds and whole neighborhoods submerged in the US, as hurricane Michael beat a destructive path through Florida, Alabama and Georgia.

USA

Residents trapped in Hurricane Michael share frustration, fears

Florida residents share their experiences and photos as Hurricane Michael makes landfall

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