Table Of Content
- Live: Tropical Storm Hilary batters US-Mexico border
- Watch: Tropical Storm Harold expected to come ashore on Tuesday
- Impact of Hurricane Hilary on Carnival Cruise Ships
- Mitigation Strategies Implemented after Hurricane Sandy
- Four Carnival Cruise Homeports Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
- More than dozen people rescued from San Diego riverbed
During the occurrence of Hurricane Hilary, Carnival Cruise Ships took several proactive measures to closely monitor and accurately forecast the weather conditions. In the event of an approaching hurricane, Carnival Cruise Ships work closely with these authorities to determine the safest and most appropriate response. This collaboration ensures that the ships can make informed decisions regarding itinerary changes, evacuation procedures, and other necessary measures to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew members.
Live: Tropical Storm Hilary batters US-Mexico border
Around 65,000 homes are currently dealing with power outages across California as the southern parts of the state are hammered by extreme weather, according to Poweroutage.US. Emergency services managed to rescue all 14 people, with two of them being treated for injuries. A rescue mission was launched with officials finding 14 people stranded on an island of the river. Tropical Storm Hilary is hammering swathes of California with “life-threatening” floods after making landfall in Mexico on Sunday.
Watch: Tropical Storm Harold expected to come ashore on Tuesday
By utilizing state-of-the-art technology and working closely with expert meteorologists, the cruise line was able to obtain real-time information about the hurricane’s intensity, path, and potential impact on their ships and itineraries. In the event of a hurricane, the safety of passengers and crew members is of utmost importance to Carnival Cruise Ships. As part of their comprehensive safety protocols, Carnival Cruise Ships have well-established evacuation procedures in place.
Impact of Hurricane Hilary on Carnival Cruise Ships
Tropical Storm Idalia is now near hurricane strength with sustained winds of 70 miles per hour. The storm is expected to pick up speed as it moves north and continue strengthening. After rapidly strengthening, Hurricane Idalia made landfall on the gulf coast of Florida this morning.
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"Our Fleet Operations Center in Miami is actively monitoring Hurricane Hilary's potential impact on the itineraries for Carnival Panorama and Carnival Radiance," a Carnival spokesperson told Newsweek via email. As recently identified by the National Hurricane Center (NOAA), Hurricane Hilary is predicted to have significant consequences for cruises, particularly those departing from Los Angeles and heading towards Mexico’s Baja Peninsula.
Mitigation Strategies Implemented after Hurricane Sandy
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The overlap of the events was seen in satellite imagery shared by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University on Monday. Researchers noted that heavy smoke from fires in the Northwest, and also in British Columbia, Canada, was visible outside of the storm’s cloud cover. Devastating blazes in central Greece left two dead and two firefighters injured on Monday, while fires consumed the city of Alexandroupolis, damaging a school, a cemetery and several homes. And on Tuesday, the bodies of 18 people were found in a forest after a fire struck an area in the north east of the country. So far, no deaths, serious injuries or extreme damages have been reported in California, though officials warned that risks remain, especially in the mountainous regions where the wet hillsides could unleash mudslides.
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It offers short cruises to Ensenada, Mexico, with the 4-night cruises also visiting Catalina Island, California. Carnival Cruise Line gave an itinerary update to guests sailing on Saturday’s seven-night Mexican Riviera voyage of Carnival Panorama. Now, the revised itinerary is two days at sea, Tuesday in Cabo San Lucas and Wednesday in Puerto Vallarta, two more days at sea, and back to Long Beach as scheduled. Carnival Radiance, which departs Los Angeles on August 18 and is expected to be docked in Ensenada, Mexico, on August 19, is among the cruises that might face the brunt of the storm. Hurricane Hilary has developed in the Pacific ocean which and set to impact cruise itineraries on and ports on the west coast.
Four Carnival Cruise Homeports Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
There are a number of other lines that are either visiting ports that could be impacted by a storm, or the weather is between the ship and a scheduled port. The storm is currently moving northwest, but is expected to turn out toward sea, putting it dangerously close to Bermuda starting Tuesday night and into Wednesday. I think Victoria and Vancouver may be a bit too far - either that or it might wind up being the only port.
More than dozen people rescued from San Diego riverbed
Hilary’s expected to arrive sometime early Sunday morning for the Baja California Peninsula, and then morning for Southern California. The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) has officially named the eighth Pacific storm of the 2023 hurricane season, Hurricane Hilary, which is moving through the Eastern Pacific Ocean this week. Both storms are in places where they can have an impact on cruise itineraries, and in some cases they already are. Your cruise line will be in touch with the latest updates, but here is what we know as of now.
The Palm Springs Police Department said in a statement Sunday that 911 lines were down and that in the event of an emergency, residents should text 911 or reach out to the nearest police or fire station. The 34-year-old businessman said the situation deteriorated rapidly and became “more apocalyptic” overnight on Sunday when the Californian city was struck by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. “There’s no way in or out of Palm Springs and that’s the case for the majority of the Coachella Valley. It’s not something that I’ve ever done in my 34 years as a firefighter, but disasters like this really cause us to have to look at those means of rescue that aren’t in the book and that we don’t do everyday,” he said at a news conference. Death Valley in California, known for its extremely hot temperatures, saw its "wettest day on record in 112 years" on Sunday, according to data shared by Weather Channel senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman on Twitter. Although Hilary has weakened from hurricane status, millions expect more flooding and mudslides to come.
Meanwhile, dramatic scenes showed rescuers reaching people through roads covered in mud and debris. Tropical Storm Hilary causing flooding and waterways full of debris throughout the Los Angeles area. One person drowned in Mugele when their vehicle was swept away and the Mexican military had to step in with bulldozers and dump trucks to help clear tonnes of boulders and earth that clogged streets and roads, as well as downed power lines.
The impact could include flash flooding and landslides in some portions of Baja California and flash, urban, and arroyo floods in the Southwestern U.S., according to the NHC. Tropical Storm Idalia has just been upgraded from a tropical depression, now with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. From there, Idalia is forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane on Tuesday as it moves moves toward the gulf coast of Florida.
In summary, Carnival Cruise Ships prioritize the safety and security of passengers and crew members during a hurricane. Through well-structured evacuation procedures, effective emergency communication systems, and shelter-in-place protocols, Carnival Cruise Ships strive to provide a secure environment and comprehensive support to all individuals on board. By adhering to these safety measures, Carnival Cruise Ships ensure that their passengers can enjoy their cruise experience with peace of mind, even in the face of adverse weather conditions. Forecasters warned that a year’s worth of rainfall could swamp the region in a matter of days during the first tropical storm system to hit California in almost a century. Tropical Storm Hilary is expected to drive north through southern California into Nevada over the course of Monday having already brought heavy rain and flooding to the desert region, forcing rescuers to pull several people from swollen rivers.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on Saturday and urged people to take precautions. According to Cruise Hive, Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas is visiting Ensenada, Mexico, earlier than planned to make sure the vessel is able to move out of Hilary's projected path. Cruise Radio prioritizes well-balanced cruise news coverage and accurate reporting, paired with ship reviews and tips.
