SUMMARY: During hurricane season, meteorologists use key terms to describe storm characteristics and behavior. The “Eye” is the calm center, while the “Eyewall” surrounds it with the strongest winds and rain. “Wind Shear” disrupts storm growth, and “Landfall” occurs when the storm reaches land. The “Eyewall Replacement Cycle” can weaken then reintensify a storm. “Storm Surge” is dangerous rising sea levels, and “Rapid Intensification” means winds increase dramatically in 24 hours. Terms like “Tropical Cyclone,” “Potential Tropical Cyclone,” and “Subtropical Storm” describe storm types. The “Saffir-Simpson Scale” ranks hurricanes from Category 1 to 5 by wind speed and damage potential. Understanding these terms aids in hurricane preparedness.

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SUMMARY: Protesters in Israel staged a nationwide strike demanding the government negotiate for the release of about 50 hostages held in Gaza by militants. Organized by families of hostages and bereaved relatives, the protest blocked roads and closed businesses, fearing an offensive could endanger hostages believed mostly alive. Police arrested 32 protesters amid clashes. Israeli leaders are divided, with Prime Minister Netanyahu opposing deals favoring Hamas, fearing political fallout. Meanwhile, Israel launched airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen responding to missile threats. Aid deliveries of tents to Gaza resumed ahead of planned evacuations, as the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict causes massive casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Aaron rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane within 24 hours, now boasting 160-165 mph winds. Currently about 200 miles off San Juan and tracking near the Leeward Islands, Aaron is expected to turn tonight and pass safely offshore of the U.S. East Coast, remaining roughly 430 miles from Cape Canaveral at its closest. Despite no landfall threat, Central Florida will experience dangerous surf and strong rip currents from Sunday through Thursday, with 8-12 foot waves. Hurricane hunters are actively gathering data. Additional tropical activity is being monitored off the Carolina coast and Africa, signaling a busy season ahead.

FOX 35 Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has the latest conditions in the tropics as she continues to track Hurricane Erin. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs though Nov. 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.

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