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Euronews
03-04-2025
- Climate
- Euronews
Beryl, Helene and Milton join list of nearly 100 hurricane names so deadly they won't be repeated
ADVERTISEMENT Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Beryl caused so much destruction last year that their names are being retired. The World Meteorological Organization on Wednesday officially replaced the names of the trio of 2024 storms that killed more than 300 people and caused more than $119 billion (€107bn) in damage. Brianna, Holly and Miguel take their place in the rotating six-year list of names for Atlantic storms set in advance by a committee of international meteorologists. The names are repeated every six years, unless a storm is so deadly that its name is retired. This killer list is now approaching 100. Related Greece storms were made wetter and more destructive by climate change, study finds How destructive were these 2024 hurricanes? David DeMeza walks out with belongings through sands pushed on to the streets by Hurricane Helene, 2 October 2024, in Treasure Island, Florida. AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File Helene was by far the deadliest and most expensive of the trio with its flooding claiming 249 lives, the most in the United States since 2005's Katrina. It also was the seventh most expensive storm in American history, with damages reaching $78.7 billion (€70.9bn), according to the National Hurricane Center. While it came out of the Gulf and hit Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4, most of the deaths and damage were inland in North Carolina and South Carolina. Milton came on the heels of Helene, bringing high winds, flooding and tornadoes to cause $34.3 billion (€30.9bn) in damage, almost all of it in Florida. It caused 15 fatalities. An overwhelmed resident surveys the damage following flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, 11 July, 2024, in Plainfield, Vt. AP Photo/Dmitry Belyakov Beryl , which in June became the earliest Category 5 storm to form in a season, killed 68 people in the United States, Grenada, Venezuela, Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In the Pacific region, the name Jack is replacing John, a Category 3 storm that killed 29 people in Mexico. Related Nearly half of last year's 'unprecedented' weather events were in Europe, WMO data shows Arctic winter ends with lowest sea ice cover in recorded history Early warnings reduced death tolls, WMO says "The work of the Hurricane Committee is critical to ensuring that everyone in the region across the Atlantic and east Pacific basins is ready for the upcoming 2025 hurricane season, providing early warnings for all and reducing the impacts to life and property from these dangerous storms," says Michael Brennan, chair of the Hurricane Committee and director of the Regional Meteorological Specialized Center Miami. The WMO notes in particular that when Beryl struck, loss of life in the most devastated areas was fortunately limited by accurate advance forecasts and coordinated regional and national disaster risk management. Although early warnings have dramatically reduced fatalities, economic losses are rising. This is why tropical cyclones are one of the main priorities for the UN's Early Warnings For All initiative . 'Whilst the USA bears the biggest outright economic losses, Small Island Developing States and fragile economies suffer disproportionately,' adds WMO secretary-general Celeste Saulo.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hurricane names Beryl, Helene and Milton retired
Boats sit after being pushed ashore by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Photo credit: AP/Mike Carlson) Beryl, Helene and Milton have officially been retired as Atlantic hurricane names, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced Wednesday. The names Brianna, Holly and Miguel will replace them on the rotating list. John has also been retired from the eastern Pacific list and will be replaced by Jake. The rotating lists of names is overseen by the WMO, and when a hurricane is particularly destructive, its name may be retired. The retirement of hurricane names is an important process that helps remember the impact of devastating storms and honor its victims. Naming storms is a relatively recent practice that originated in 1950 with the implementation of the phonetic alphabet by the U.S. Weather Bureau. The phonetic alphabet was eventually replaced. In 1953, women's names were introduced for storm identification, and by 1979, men's names were also included for Atlantic and Gulf storms. The primary reason for naming storms is to facilitate quick and efficient communication. Using concise names instead of latitude and longitude coordinates allows meteorologists to reference storms quickly, reducing the potential for errors. Naming storms is also important when multiple storms occur simultaneously. For instance, while one hurricane may be active in the Gulf of Mexico, another could be approaching the Atlantic coast. A total of 100 names have now been retired and will never be used again, including the names of historic storms like Harvey, Ian, Katrina, Michael, and Sandy.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jake Mangum goes 4 for 4 in second MLB game to help the Rays beat Pirates 6-1 in first night game
Jake Mangum goes 4 for 4 in second MLB game to help the Rays beat Pirates 6-1 in first night game Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum, right, celebrate scoring with Yandy Díaz during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, steals second base as Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, front left, waits for a late throw during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel, left, and Kameron Misner, right, celebrate after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda, right, follows through on a double in front of Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum celebrates with teammates after hitting in two runs during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum celebrates scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum celebrates scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum, right, celebrate scoring with Yandy Díaz during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, steals second base as Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, front left, waits for a late throw during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel, left, and Kameron Misner, right, celebrate after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda, right, follows through on a double in front of Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum celebrates with teammates after hitting in two runs during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum celebrates scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, March 31, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jake Mangum got two hits from each side of the plate to finish 4 for 4 in his second major league game, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Monday night in their first game under the lights at Steinbrenner Field. The Rays had just four players with a four-hit game all of last season. Advertisement The 29-year-old Mangum, who made his big league debut on Sunday, got his first career hit in the third inning and then stole his first base. He finished with a double, three singles and two RBIs. Tampa Bay took control after sending 10 men to the plate in a four-run fourth that Mangum capped with a single up the middle, scoring two. Mangum also scored from second in the sixth when José Caballero hit a deep shot that went off the glove of right fielder Jack Suwinski. Four Tampa Bay pitchers combined for 10 strikeouts and no walks. Drew Rasmussen (1-0), coming back from his third elbow procedure, rejoined the starting rotation and allowed two hits in five scoreless innings, while striking out four. Advertisement Pittsburgh starter Carmen Mlodzinski (0-1) allowed four runs and seven hits in 3 2/3 innings. Key moment In the fourth, Jonathan Aranda hit his fourth double in four games. Then Christopher Morel singled in Junior Caminero to give the Rays a 1-0 lead. Kameron Misner's stand-up double made it 2-0 on the Rays' fourth straight. Mangum added a two-run single. Key stat Tampa Bay went 4 for 13 with runners in scoring position. Up next The teams meet again Tuesday as the Rays continue a season-opening six-game homestand at their temporary ballpark. RHP Shane Baz starts for Tampa Bay. The Pirates had not announced a starter. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rays open season with walk-off win at Yankees' minor-league stadium, fans chant 'sell the team'
The Tampa Bay Rays opened their season on one of the most positive notes possible, but the overarching reality of their situation remained as clear as the unobstructed sun in the sky. One of two MLB teams forced to play this season and beyond in a minor league stadium notched an Opening Day win with a walk-off homer from rookie Kameron Misner, defeating the Colorado Rockies 3-2. Per OptaStats, Misner is the first player in MLB history to hit a walk-off home run on Opening Day for his first career homer. The game saw the Rays enter the seventh inning down 2-0, but they tied the game with a rally featuring a double from emerging star Junior Caminero and RBIs from Jonathan Aranda and José Caballero. Misner's dinger came at the expense of Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik. Advertisement All of that was played at Steinbrenner Field, the New York Yankee's spring training stadium and home of their Single-A affiliate Tampa Tarpons. The Rays are set to play the entire season there after their longtime home of Tropicana Field was shredded by Hurricane Milton in the offseason. Rays games are going to be unusual this season. So are A's games. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Mike Carlson via Getty Images) While there were initial hopes that Tropicana Field could be repaired and the Rays could return after a year, all agreements on their long-term home have so far fallen through. The team appears poised to relocate if it can't figure out a deal in Tampa or St. Petersburg, with Orlando as a notable possibility. The whole situation has become an embarrassment for MLB, which has seen two separate disputes over a stadium result in teams deciding to play 2025 at a stadium usually used by minor league teams. The other is the Athletics, who at least have a plan to move from Sacramento to Las Vegas once construction on their new stadium is done (which will still take years from now). Advertisement The A's are scheduled to begin their tenure at Sutter Health Park — the home of the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants — against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The pressure has been on Rays owner Stuart Sternberg in particular, which was audible Friday when fans started chanting "sell the team." Those chants reportedly align with the desires of the MLB commissioner's office. It's at least worth noting that Steinbrenner Field overall appeared to be a pleasant atmosphere, if not limited by its capacity of 11,026. Tropicana Field was considered one of the worst stadiums in MLB and the brighter, more intimate feel of a minor league stadium is a positive. Especially when fans have a walk-off win to celebrate.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rays open season with walkoff win at Yankees' minor-league stadium, fans chant 'sell the team'
The Tampa Bay Rays opened their season on one of the most positive notes possible, but the overarching reality of their situation remained as clear as the unobstructed sun in the sky. One of two MLB teams forced to play this season and beyond in a minor league stadium notched an Opening Day win with a walkoff homer from rookie Kameron Misner, defeating the Colorado Rockies 3-2. Per OptaStats, Misner is the first player in MLB history to hit a walkoff home run on Opening Day for his first career homer. The game saw the Rays enter the seventh inning down 2-0, but they tied the game with a rally featuring a double from emerging star Junior Caminero and RBIs from Jonathan Aranda and José Caballero. Misner's dinger came at the expense of Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik. Advertisement All of that was played at Steinbrenner Field, the New York Yankee's spring training stadium and home of their Single-A affiliate Tampa Tarpons. The Rays are set to play the entire season their after their longtime home of Tropicana Field was shredded by Hurricane Milton in the offseason. Rays games are going to be unusual this season. So are A's games. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Mike Carlson via Getty Images) While there were initial hopes that Tropicana Field could be repaired and the Rays could return after a year, all agreements on their long-term home have so far fallen through. The team appears poised to relocate if it can't figure out a deal in Tampa or St. Petersburg, with Orlando as a notable possibility. The whole situation has become an embarrassment for MLB, which has seen two separate disputes over a stadium result in one of its teams deciding to play 2025 at a stadium usually used by minor league teams. The other is the Athletics, who at least have a plan to move from Sacramento to Las Vegas once construction on their new stadium is done (which will still take years from now). Advertisement The A's are scheduled to begin their tenure at Sutter Health Park — the home of the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants — against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. The pressure has been on Rays owner Stuart Sternberg in particular, which was audible Friday when fans started chanting "sell the team." Those chants reportedly align with the desires of the MLB commissioner's office. It's at least worth noting that Steinbrenner Field overall appeared to be a pleasant atmosphere, if not limited by its capacity of 11,026. Tropicana Field was considered one of the worst stadiums in MLB and the brighter, more intimate feel of a minor league stadium is a positive. Especially when fans have a walkoff win to celebrate.
