Hurricanes
Projected lineups for Hurricanes at Wild on November 19
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The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena on Wednesday night, with both teams releasing projected lineups amid several injury concerns. Frederik Andersen is expected to start for Carolina, while the Wild aim to extend their win streak to three.
The 2026 cyclone season began on June 1 with two systems under watch in the Pacific. One could become Amanda and the other Boris.
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New research highlights the overlooked danger of extreme heat to workers cleaning up after hurricanes, as seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas. The study, from the University of Georgia and published in GeoHealth, notes that heat caused as many deaths as the storm itself in that case. Climate change is exacerbating these risks by intensifying storms and prolonging hot weather.
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, struck Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025, fueled by unusually warm sea surface temperatures linked to climate change. Meteorologists expressed alarm over its rapid intensification and potential for catastrophic damage, including up to one meter of rain. Three people died in preparations for the storm.
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Hurricane Melissa has escalated into a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds, poised to hit Jamaica on Monday night. The storm has already claimed four lives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Climate change is amplifying its dangers through warmer oceans and increased moisture.