On Oct. 9th, Hurricane Isaias made landfall at Destin, Florida, with Category 2 strength—winds between 85 and 105 mph. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, as a precaution, signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency across 25 northern counties.
Hurricane Isaias has the dubious distinction of being the latest “first hurricane” of any season on record. Over a month later than most, because El Niño generally suppresses hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean by increasing vertical wind shear, which makes it harder for storms to develop.
However, El Niño can lead to more hurricanes in the eastern and central Pacific basins. The 2026 Pacific hurricane season is…. Read More
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- The Muni Bond Buyers
- How Important is Natural Gas?
- Hurricane Havoc: Bigger Storms, Smaller FEMA?
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Expired
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- Federal Lease Downgrade