hurricane

Flooding risk in the Plains, wildfire danger continues in western U.S.

Hurricanes Erick and Flossie to cause some trouble in paradise the next several days

Oregon wildfire keeps I-5 lanes closed, while Erick and Flossie head toward Hawaii

Supply chain managers could be busier than expected this hurricane season

Significant tropical disturbance likely heading to Gulf coast soon

Parts of the Big Easy could be underwater later this week

Barge traffic resuming on Mississippi, Tropical Storm Barbara spinning in Pacific

Initial outlook shows a near-average 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, but this doesn’t mean we should let down our guard.

Typhoon Yutu has killed at least eight people in two countries, while Hurricane Oscar heads toward the U.K.

FreightWaves Chief Economist Ibrahiim Bayaan and FreightWaves Chief Analytics Officer Dean Croke explained what the data is saying about the freight market in this week’s monthly market update.

Giant mosquitoes are popping up across the Florida panhandle in aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Health officials trying to keep them under control.

Major Hurricane Willa smashing into Mexican islands, will hit west coast of mainland later today. Dangerous storm surge, flooding, and winds.

Major Hurricane Willa about to hit western Mexico. Extensive flooding and wind damage likely. Could flood parts of U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.

To Hurricane Michael victims inland, relief seemed to come slower than to those on the coast. Situation improving as more supply chain routes able to reopen.

It’s not unusual for tropical systems to intensify quickly, but just how fast it will happen and to what level is still a challenge to forecasters.

These are the 10 strongest hurricanes ever recorded out of the Atlantic Ocean.

There’s no telling how long power restoration will take in the Florida Panhandle. The combination of State, county, and local crews isn’t enough. So, federal help is coming.

Hurricane Michael has forced some trucking operations to shut down, but relief efforts haven’t had major interruptions.

An update on how many people have lost power due to Hurricane Michael.

About 80 miles of the major east-west interstate highway were closed eastbound with a smaller amount closed westbound.

Hurricane Michael’s historic winds caused two known deaths so far as it lashed the northern Gulf coast on Wednesday. Damage in the Carolinas possible today.

Hurricane Michael has devastated parts of the Florida Panhandle, destroying buildings and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers. One man was killed.

Hurricane Michael has already knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people in the South with to come.

Now that major Hurricane Michael has made landfall, the focus will soon shift from preparedness to relief as aid and logistics organizations get ready to help.

As monster Hurricane Michael closes in on the Florida panhandle, many people have gone to approved shelters or evacuated. How will their homes handle the ferocious winds that are coming?

As if Hurricane Michael couldn’t become more dangerous, it got stronger overnight. Now a CAT 4 just hours from landfall in north Florida, all people can do is brace themselves.

Major Hurricane Michael forces more closings as storm gets closer to north Florida. Waters beginning to rise.

Major Hurricane Michael is less than 24 hours from landfall in north Florida. Transportation and offices are shutting down during final preparations.

Michael is quickly becoming a potentially life-threatening hurricane, heading toward the Gulf coast of Florida. Crews are hurrying to prepare and keep people safe.

Hurricane Michael could cause widespread, long-lasting damage on Florida’s Gulf coast. Flooding and destructive winds.

As Hurricane Michael gains strength and speeds up, people are being evacuated from Florida.

Hurricane Michael could significantly flood and damage portions of the South this week.

It’s still the peak part of the season for tropical cyclones, and right now four of them are churning over the oceans. One of them will likely hit areas just devastated by a typhoon less then a week ago.

The drought-stricken Desert Southwest is getting too much rain at once, with reports of flooding already coming in. But in the long-term it might not be all bad news.

Health and safety are the main concerns as crews begin cleaning up from Hurricane Florence. Debris and hazardous substances have been washed into coastal waterways.

Hurricane Rosa could flood parts of the Southwest U.S. next week. The region has been stuck in a drought, but this will be too much rain at once.

Traffic has returned to normal for parts of the Carolinas that flooded from Hurricane Florence, but some roads still remain closed as rivers crest.

Rescue has shifted to recovery in areas affected by Hurricane Florence. But crews are still keeping an eye on localized flooding and high tides this week.

The 53-foot restaurant on wheels not only provides nourishment for those who may be running low on supplies, it also provides the comfort of a hot breakfast to local residents, first responders and volunteers.

JP and Chad are joined by FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller, EVP David Bradford, and Meteorologist Nick Austin for a special Hurricane Edition of What the Truck?!?

Hurricane Florence bears down on the Carolinas. Freight markets are reacting before the first rain drops have fallen.

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency for all the state’s counties earlier today due to the threat of heavy rainfall and windy conditions.

Some expected impacts include prolonged power outages and potential reductions in refined product supply in the Northeast, according to a S&P Global Platts report.

At the time of Riskpulse’s webinar, the center of Florence was 530 miles southeast of Cape Fear, North Carolina, the current projected area of landfall.

Storm surge and hurricane watches and warnings remain in effect for parts of the U.S. east coast and have been extended to cover considerably more ground.

With all the talk of the impact from Hurricane Florence as she comes ashore, likely in the Wilmington, NC, area on Thursday, much of the impact will take place for days and even weeks after the storm is long gone.

Bowser said she anticipates heavy rain, strong winds and potential power outages across D.C.

Storm surge and hurricane watches remain in effect for parts of the U.S. east coast, from Edisto Beach, South Carolina northward to the North Carolina-Virginia border.

Hurricane season brings an increased risk to transportation energy in the United States, both from a supply and price perspective.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 130 mph with higher gusts. Florence is still a category 4 hurricane, and some re-strengthening is expected.

JP and Chad sit down with Eric Adamchick, Meteorologist and Weather Analyst for RiskPulse, for a quick conversation about Hurricane Florence. This episode of What The Truck?!? was recorded live at Trimble’s in.sight 2018 conference and is sponsored by Trimble.

The orders suspend rules regarding everything from registration to length, width, weight, load and HOS.

Across the region, governments are making preparations. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency, activating members of the National Guard.

A relic of a protectionist period in US history made the damage caused by Maria so much worse. Combined with a lack of logistics infrastructure and you have the making of an American made catastrophe.

FEMA disaster relief logistics highlights the need for blockchain implementation. Blockchain is an emerging technology that promises to bring transparency and visibility to transactions. 

While Harvey may no longer be a hurricane, its flooding rains are expected to continue for days, causing major disruptions to travel and shipments in the state.

One of the worst storms to hit the US ever. Heavy flooding expected. Shipments affected but major disruptions expected over the next few weeks. 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has suspended certain commercial regulations in Texas and Louisiana, including hours of service, for drivers providing “direct assistance” for hurricane relief under regulation 49 CFR 390.5.

The National Hurricane Center has seen rapid intensification of Hurricane Harvey today and is now expecting the storm to gather strength before it makes landfall in Texas late Friday/early Saturday morning. The trucking interests are watching the storm closely as its final path and impacts will influence area spot rates, capacity, and fuel costs.

In the Gulf of Mexico, storms can happen quickly. That is the case with the remnants of Tropical Storm Harvey, which are moving into the Gulf and could potentially threaten the coast of Texas later this week.