Sometimes, events happen that can affect available coverage for new travel insurance plans. If it is a high-profile event that can affect many of our policyholders, we release a travel insurance alert so travelers are aware that coverage for a certain event has been cut off for any plans purchased after the announced date. A list of alerts for vacation rental travel insurance plans is below.
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2020
November 2 - Hurricane Eta
Tropical Storm Eta strengthened into a hurricane Monday morning, November 2, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. Hurricane Eta is about 115 miles east of Cabo Gracias a Dios on the Nicaragua/Honduras border and 140 miles east-northeast of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua and moving towards the west near 9 mph. A slower motion toward the west-southwest is forecast by this afternoon and will continue into Tuesday. The center of Eta is expected to approach the northeastern coast of Nicaragua later today, and make landfall within the hurricane warning in Nicaragua on Tuesday. The center of Eta is forecast to move farther inland over northern Nicaragua through Wednesday night. Eta is rapidly strengthening and currently maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph. Continued rapid strengthening is expected through early Tuesday, and Eta is expected to become a major hurricane very soon. Eta will began to weaken after the system moves inland.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after November 2, 2020.
October 27 - Hurricane Zeta
Tropical Storm Zeta strengthened into a hurricane Monday afternoon, October 26, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. The national hurricane center indicates that Zeta made landfall as a hurricane along the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, just north of Tulum on Monday night. Currently, Zeta is about 25 miles north-northeast of Progreso, Mexico and 520 miles south of the mouth of the Mississippi river and is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph, and this general motion is forecast to continue today. Zeta should turn toward the north tonight, and a faster northward to north-northeastward motion is anticipated on Wednesday. On the forecast track, the center of Zeta will move over the central Gulf of Mexico tonight. Zeta is forecast to approach the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday, make landfall within the hurricane warning area late Wednesday or Wednesday night, and move inland across the southeastern United States early Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph with higher gusts. Zeta has weakened back into a tropical storm early this morning, but is forecast to re-strengthen while it moves over the southern Gulf of Mexico, and become a hurricane again later today. Zeta is forecast to be at or near hurricane strength when it reaches the northern Gulf Coast late Wednesday.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 26, 2020.
October 22 - Hurricane Epsilon
Tropical Storm Epsilon strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday night, October 20, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. The national hurricane center indicates that Epsilon is about 235 miles east-southeast of Bermuda and is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph. A turn toward the north-northwest is expected later today, followed by a northward motion tonight through Friday night, and an acceleration toward the northeast over the weekend. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 90 mph with higher gusts, some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next couple of days, with weakening by early next week. Tropical storm conditions are expected intermittently on Bermuda through this evening, when Epsilon is forecast to make its closest approach east of the island. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Bermuda. Large swells generated by Epsilon are affecting Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Leeward Islands, and are expected to reach portions of the east coast of the United States and Atlantic Canada during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 20, 2020.
October 5 - Hurricane Delta
Tropical Storm Delta strengthened into a hurricane Monday evening, October 5, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. The national hurricane center indicates that Delta is about 150 miles south-southwest of Negril, Jamaica and 220 miles south-southeast of Grand Cayman, moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph, with a faster northwestward motion expected Tuesday through Wednesday night. On the forecast track, the center of Delta is expected to pass southwest of the Cayman Islands early Tuesday, and approach the northeastern portion of the Yucatan peninsula and the Yucatan Channel Tuesday afternoon or evening. Delta is forecast to move over the southern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday night or early Wednesday, and be over the south-central Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and Wednesday night. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph with higher gusts. Additional rapid strengthening is expected during the next day or so, and Delta is expected to be a major hurricane when it nears the Yucatan Peninsula. Currently for Delta, a hurricane warning is in effect for Cuba province of Pinar del Rio, Tulum to Rio Lagartos, Mexico, and Cozumel. A hurricane watch is in effect for Cuban province of Artemisa and Isle of Youth. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands including Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, in addition to, Isle of Youth. And lastly, a tropical storm watch is in effect for Cuba province of La Habana.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 5, 2020.
October 1 - Hurricane Marie
Tropical Storm Marie strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 2020 in the Eastern Pacific ocean. Marie is about 820 miles southwest of the Southern tip of Baja California and is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph, and this general motion with decreasing forward speed is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph, and rapid strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, with Marie expected to become a major hurricane by tonight or sooner. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect and Marie poses no immediate threat to land.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 30, 2020.
September 17 - Hurricane Teddy
Tropical Storm Teddy strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. Teddy is about 610 miles east-northeast of the Lesser Antilles and 1,155 miles southeast of Bermuda, and is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph, with this general motion forecast to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph with higher gusts. Teddy is a category 3 hurricane and some additional strengthening is possible through tonight, however, a slow weakening trend is expected to begin over the weekend. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Teddy, but, large swells generated by Teddy are expected to affect portions of the Leeward Islands, the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, Bermuda and the southeastern United States late this week and into the weekend. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 16, 2020.
September 14 - Hurricane Sally
Tropical Storm Sally strengthened into a hurricane Monday morning, September 14, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. Sally is about 130 miles east-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi river and 165 miles southeast of Biloxi, Mississippi and is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph. This general motion is expected to continue today, followed by a decrease in forward speed and a turn toward the northwest tonight and a northward turn sometime on Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Sally will move over the north-central Gulf of Mexico today, approach southeastern Louisiana tonight, and make landfall in the hurricane warning area on Tuesday or Tuesday night. Afterward, Sally is expected to move slowly north-northeastward near the northern Gulf Coast through Wednesday. Sally looks to have rapidly strengthened with maximum sustained winds currently near 90 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 14, 2020.
September 14 - Hurricane Paulette
Tropical Storm Paulette strengthened into a hurricane Saturday night, September 12, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. Paulette is about 65 miles north of Bermuda and is moving toward the north near 14 mph, with this general motion continuing into the afternoon. A turn toward the northeast is expected later tonight followed by a turn toward the east-northeast and an increase in forward speed Tuesday night through Friday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph with higher gusts and additional strengthening through Tuesday night is likely as Paulette accelerates northeastward to east-northeastward. Gradual weakening is forecast to begin on Wednesday. A hurricane warning is in effect for Bermuda, and swells generated by Paulette are affecting portions of the Leeward Islands, the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the east coast of the United States. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 12, 2020.
September 3 - Hurricane Nana
Tropical Storm Nana strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday night, September 2, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. Late Wednesday night, Nana made landfall as a small hurricane with winds near 75mph, on the coast of Belize between Dangriga and Placencia. Early Thursday morning, Nana weakened into a tropical storm and is currently moving toward the west near 15 mph, with a westward to west-southwestward motion expected through Friday night. The center of Nana will move over northern Guatemala and southeastern Mexico today and tonight, then move over the Gulf of Tehuantepec on Friday. Winds have decreased to near 45 mph and will continue to decrease in forward speed and Nana is expected to become a remnant low on Friday. All coastal watches and warnings have been discontinued for this storm, however, tropical storm conditions will continue near the center of Nana for a few more hours, and heavy rainfall with isolated maximum amounts as high as 3 to 6 inches could result in flash flooding in Guatemala and portions of southeastern Mexico.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 2, 2020.
August 23 - Hurricane Marco
Tropical Storm Marco strengthened into a hurricane Sunday morning, August 23, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. Hurricane Marco weakened Sunday night and is now tropical storm status, again. Marco is about 85 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River and is moving towards the northwest near 10 mph. Marco is forecast to approach the coast of Louisiana this afternoon, and then turn westward and move very close to the coast of Louisiana through Tuesday night.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph with higher gusts. Further weakening is expected, and Marco is forecast to become a tropical depression late on Tuesday and dissipate on Wednesday. Gusty winds, dangerous storm surge, and heavy rainfall are expected from Marco along portions of the Gulf Coast beginning later today. Currently, a storm surge warning is in effect for Morgan City Louisiana to Ocean Springs Mississippi and Lake Borgne. In addition, a tropical storm warning is in effect for Intracoastal City to the Mississippi/Alabama border and Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Maurepas, and Metropolitan New Orleans.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 23, 2020.
August 17 - Hurricane Genevieve
Tropical Storm Genevieve strengthened into a hurricane Monday morning, August 17, 2020 in the Pacific ocean. Genevieve is about 250 miles south-southwest of Zihuatanejo Mexico and 745 miles southeast of the southern tip of Baja California. Genevieve is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph, and this motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn to the northwest and a decrease in forward speed is forecast to occur on Tuesday and continue through at least early Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Genevieve is expected to move parallel to but well offshore the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast to continue over the next day or so, and Genevieve is expected to become a major hurricane on Tuesday. A weakening trend should begin on Wednesday. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, however, Genevieve is expected to produce large swells across portions of the southern coast of Mexico today and will spread northward along the southwestern and west-central coast of Mexico to the Baja California peninsula through Wednesday. These swells are likely to cause life- threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 17, 2020.
August 11 - Hurricane Elida
Tropical Storm Elida strengthened into a hurricane Monday, August 10, 2020 in the Pacific ocean. Elida Is about 250 miles southwest of the Southern tip of Baja California. Elida is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph, and this heading with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected through Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible this morning, but steady weakening is forecast to begin late this afternoon and continue into Thursday. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, however, swells generated by Elida are expected to affect portions of the coast of west-central Mexico and the southern Baja California peninsula during the next day or two. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 10, 2020.
July 31 - Hurricane Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened into a hurricane Thursday night, July 30, 2020 in the Atlantic ocean. Currently, Isaias is about 365 miles south-southeast of Great Abaco Island and 295 miles Southeast of Nassau. Isaias is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph, and a general northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected for the day or so followed by a turn toward the north-northwest. On the forecast track, the center of Isaias will continue to move near or over the Southeastern Bahamas today and is forecast to be near the Central Bahamas tonight, and move near or over the Northwestern Bahamas Saturday and near the east coast of the Florida peninsula Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible today and tonight, and Isaias is expected to remain a hurricane for the next few days. A hurricane warning is in effect for North of the Deerfield Beach to the Volusia-Brevard county line and a Hurricane warning has been put in place for the Northwestern and Southeastern Bahamas.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after July 30, 2020.
July 22 - Hurricane Douglas
Tropical Storm Douglas strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in the Eastern Pacific ocean. Douglas is about 1,785 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and is forecast to turn west-northwest and increase speed by late Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph with higher gusts with additional strengthening expected over the next day or two. Some weakening could begin on Friday once Douglas begins to move over cooler waters. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but the forecast cone from the hurricane center shows the storm could approach the Hawaiian islands by the second half of this weekend, and there is an increasing chance that strong winds and heavy rainfall could affect portions of the state beginning on Sunday.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after July 22, 2020.
January 29 - Coronavirus Outbreak
The Coronavirus outbreak is considered a foreseeable event as of January 29, 2020. This means coverage is unavailable for losses related to the Coronavirus if the insurance plan was purchased on or after January 29, 2020.
COVID-19 was formally declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. For insurance plans that exclude pandemics, coverage is unavailable for losses that occurred on or after March 11, 2020. Plan exclusions for a pandemic can vary according to your state of residence and the plan you purchased. To review your coverage details, please see your Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy.
For any plans that include coverage for losses due to sickness, we are providing coverage if you, a family member, or a traveling companion contract COVID-19 and plan requirements are met. Eligible coverages can include Trip Cancellation prior to your scheduled departure, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, Medical and Dental, and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage during your trip.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage.
January 8 - Puerto Rico Earthquake
Puerto Rico was struck by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake the morning of January 7, 2020. Roughly two-thirds of Puerto Rico remains without electricity, many still don't have water and frightened residents were staying outside as a series of aftershocks rocked the island following the large earthquake. It hit before dawn Tuesday, leaving a man dead and causing dozens of homes and structures to crumble and was centered off Puerto Rico's southern coast, 6 miles south of Indios. Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced declared a state of emergency and activated the Puerto Rico National Guard as she pleaded with residents to remain calm and prepare for aftershocks.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after January 7, 2020.
November 11 - Winter Storm Caleb
Snow from a fast-moving weather system, named winter storm Caleb by the weather channel, will blanket parts of the Plains, Midwest and Northeast, including areas as far south as Tennessee, early this week. This latest round of early season snow will quickly spread into the interior Northeast and Ohio Valley Monday. Following behind the snow is a blast of cold air, which is likely to break records in the central and eastern United States through midweek. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service from the Front Range of the Rockies and central Plains into parts of the Midwest, Appalachians and interior Northeast. Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Milwaukee, Omaha, and St. Louis are among the cities under a winter weather advisory. Burlington, Vermont, and Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, New York, are under a winter storm warning for more significant snow accumulations.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after November 11, 2019.
October 8 - Super Typhoon Hagibis
Super Typhoon Hagibis has gathered strength with astonishing speed. This western Pacific storm first became a tropical depression and then tropical storm Saturday October 5, 2019. Winds in the system surged by at least 90 mph by Monday morning. All told, it took just 18 hours for Hagibis to reach super typhoon status. By Monday evening, local time, sustained winds had reached 162 mph, with gusts in excess of 186 mph, and the storm is set to strengthen even further into today. The U.S. National Weather Service issued a typhoon warning for the islands of Saipan, Tinian, Alamagan and Pagan in the Northern Marianas on Sunday, with the worst impacts from the storm expected in the region through Monday afternoon, Eastern Time. A tropical storm warning was also in effect for the islands of Agrihan, Rota, and Guam. Hagibis is set to bring strong winds and torrential rainfall to the Northern Marianas, a U.S. territory, through today, Eastern Time. Flash flooding and high surf are also likely in Guam as the centre of the storm passes to the north. From there, models diverge somewhat on the eventual path of the storm, but the official track takes it on a path close to Japan's main island by the end of the week. Given the expected trajectory and strength of this storm, Weather Network meteorologists say it may eventually influence the weather in western North America in the long range.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 5, 2019.
September 25 - Hurricane Lorenzo
Tropical Storm Lorenzo strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in the Atlantic ocean. Lorenzo is moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph, and this motion is expected to continue through Thursday with a turn toward the northwest expected by Thursday night. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph with higher gusts and additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. Lorenzo is forecast to become a major hurricane by Thursday, However, at this time there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect, and this storm poses no immediate threat to land.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 25, 2019.
September 19 - Hurricane Jerry
Tropical Storm Jerry strengthened into a hurricane Thursday, September 19, 2019 in the Atlantic ocean. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph with a west-northwest motion at a similar forward speed expected over the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Jerry will be near or north of the northern Leeward Islands Friday, pass north of Puerto Rico on Saturday and east of the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph with higher gusts and Jerry is forecast to strengthen during the next day before some weakening begins this weekend.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 18, 2019.
September 19 - Hurricane Lorena
Tropical Storm Lorena strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in the Pacific ocean. Lorena is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph but a gradual turn to the northwest and west-northwest is expected today and Friday. On the forecast track, the center of Lorena will continue to move near or over the southwestern coast of Mexico within the hurricane warning area this morning, and then move back over water this afternoon. Lorena is then expected to move away from the west- central coast of Mexico and approach southern Baja California Sur Friday night and Saturday. Currently, maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts and some weakening is expected today while the circulation is interacting with the high terrain. Once Lorena moves over water again, re-strengthening is anticipated.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 18, 2019.
September 16 - Hurricane Humberto
Tropical Storm Humberto strengthened into a hurricane Sunday, September 15, 2019 in the Atlantic ocean. Humberto is moving toward the northeast near 5 mph and a turn toward the east-northeast is expected later today, with an east-northeastward motion and gradual increase in forward speed expected tonight through early Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Humberto is forecast to approach Bermuda late Wednesday or Wednesday night. Maximum sustained winds are currently near 85 mph with higher gusts and additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. At this time, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect, but the national hurricane center advises interests in and around Bermuda to monitor the progress of Humberto. Additionally, Humberto is expected to cause 1 to 2 inches of additional rainfall in the northwest Bahamas and may bring periods of heavy rain to Bermuda beginning late Wednesday or Thursday. Swells generated by Humberto will affect the northwestern Bahamas and the southeastern coast of the United States from east-central Florida to North Carolina during the next few days, which could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 15, 2019.
September 16 - Hurricane Kiko
Tropical Storm Kiko strengthened into a hurricane Saturday, September 14, 2019 in the Pacific ocean. Kiko is moving toward the west near 6 mph and this motion is expected to continue through tonight. A west-southwestward motion is expected Tuesday and Tuesday night, followed by a turn back to the west on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are currently near 115 mph with higher gusts. Kiko is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, however, gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days. At this time, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect for Kiko and it poses no immediate threat to land.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 14, 2019.
September 3 - Hurricane Juliette
Tropical Storm Juliette strengthened into a hurricane Monday, September 2, 2019 in the Pacific ocean near the Southern tip of Baja California. Juliette is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue through Friday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph with higher gusts. Juliette is currently a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Juliette could become a category 4 hurricane later today or early Wednesday, however, steady weakening is expected to begin by late Wednesday and continue through Friday. At this time, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect and Juliette poses no immediate threat to land.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 2, 2019.
August 28 - Hurricane Dorian
Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in the Atlantic ocean near St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dorian is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph and this motion is expected to continue for the next day or two. On this track, Dorian should continue to move near or over the U.S. and British Virgin Islands this afternoon and then move over the open Atlantic well east of the southeastern Bahamas. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph with higher gusts and Dorian is forecast to continue strengthening during the next few days over the Atlantic waters.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 28, 2019.
July 30 - Hurricane Flossie
Tropical Storm Flossie strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in the East-Northern Pacific ocean. Flossie is moving toward the west near 14 mph. A westward to west-northwestward motion at about the same forward speed is expected during the next few days. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph with higher gusts and additional strengthening is expected during the next few days.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after July 30, 2019.
July 30 - Hurricane Erick
Previous Tropical Storm Erick strengthened into a major hurricane (Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) yesterday July 29, 2019. Erick is located far east-southeast of Hawaii. A turn toward the west-northwest at a slightly slower forward speed is expected later today. This west-northwest motion is forecast to continue through Thursday. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 mph with higher gusts and some additional strengthening is expected later today. By Wednesday, gradual weakening is possible, with a more rapid weakening trend expected on Thursday.
Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after July 29, 2019.
July 16 - Heathrow Airport Strike
Heathrow Airport will be going on strike. In a row over pay, trade union ‘Unite the union’ announced last week that 4000 workers are set to walk out on a string of dates during the airports busiest time. This includes security guards, engineers, passenger service operatives and passenger service drivers. The dates affected by the strikes are: Friday July 26, Saturday July 27, Monday August 5, Tuesday August 6, Friday August 23 and Saturday August 24. According to the union, the walkout "could potentially shut down the airport", however Heathrow insists they are determined to "minimize disruption" by implementing contingency plans that will ensure the airport remains open and operating safely throughout any coordinated actions. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for organized labor strikes, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 12, 2019.
July 2 - Hurricane Barbara
Previous Tropical Storm Barbara strengthened into a hurricane yesterday, July 1, 2019. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 130 mph with higher gusts. Barbara is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is possible today, but weakening is likely to begin on Wednesday and continue into Thursday. At this time, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect at this time, and Barbara poses no immediate threat to land. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after July 1, 2019.
June 28 - Hurricane Alvin
Tropical Storm Alvin becomes the first hurricane of the 2019 East Pacific season. Alvin, strengthened into a hurricane late Thursday night but it was short lived, as Alvin then weakened into a Tropical Storm early this morning. Currently, maximum sustained winds are around 65mph and a weakening trend is expected. Alvin, should become a remnant low by Saturday and dissipate soon thereafter. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after June 27, 2019.
June 12 - Tropical Cyclone Vayu
Tropical Cyclone Vayu is strengthening and poses a danger to parts of western India and southeastern Pakistan including flooding rain, storm surge and damaging winds later this week. Vayu could be the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall along far northwest India's coastline in 20 years. Tropical Cyclone Vayu is about 650 miles south-southeast of Karachi, Pakistan, and is being steered generally northward along the western periphery of a high-pressure system situated over India. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after June 10, 2019.
April 26 - Winter Storm Xyler
It may be late April, but Winter Storm Xyler will make you forget that it is spring in the Midwest this weekend. Snow is on the way from Minnesota to New York. Snow is already beginning to fall in the northern Rockies. Rain will change over to snow across the northern Plains overnight. Winter storm watches and warnings have been posted by the National Weather Service for parts of southeastern Minnesota, northern Iowa, southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. A band of heavy snow will likely lead to difficult travel conditions, especially in the winter storm warning area. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after April 26, 2019.
April 23 - Sri Lanka Terrorist Attack
On Easter Sunday, Sri Lanka suffered a wave of bombings. At least six suicide bombers were involved in six attacks — three at luxury hotels and three at churches celebrating Easter — across Sri Lanka on Sunday. Combined, the attacks killed 310 people and injured at least 500 more. While ISIS claimed responsibility, there is no direct evidence the group coordinated the bombings. Authorities have arrested 40 people in connection to the attacks and are investigating the attacks with assistance from global agencies like Interpol and the FBI. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that there are "still people on the run with explosives." He said he doesn’t know how many people. The Sri Lankan government admitted on Monday that it failed to act on multiple warnings before the attacks. A government spokesman said some of the warnings came from foreign intelligence services. Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency, and Tuesday has been declared a national day of mourning. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for terrorist attacks, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after April 21, 2019.
April 10 - Winter Storm Wesley
Wesley is the latest bomb cyclone taking aim at the Plains and upper Midwest. More than a foot of snow is likely in parts of the Plains and upper Midwest. Blizzard warnings have been issued in the Plains from Wednesday into early Friday. This includes areas still dealing with flooding, including parts of the Missouri Valley. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after April 8, 2019.
March 28 - WOW Airlines Ceases Operations
Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air has ceased operations and canceled its flights, leaving passengers stranded on both sides of the Atlantic. The airline announced the closure in a statement posted to its website on Thursday. It advised passengers to book new flights on other airlines, and said some may be eligible for compensation. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for financial insolvency, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after March 28, 2019.
March 15 - New Zealand Terrorist Attack
At least 49 people were killed and 20 seriously injured, in a terror attack targeting two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. A man in his late 20s has been arrested and charged with murder. Authorities found an 87-page manifesto filled with anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim ideas. New Zealand's prime minister called the attack an "unprecedented act of violence" and "one of New Zealand's darkest days." Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for terrorist attacks, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after March 14, 2019.
March 11 - Winter Storm Ulmer
Winter Storm Ulmer is already bringing snow to the West and will push into the central states by midweek, triggering the development of an intense low-pressure system that will hammer parts of the Plains with blizzard conditions. This winter storm is being spawned by two jet-stream disturbances, one that is located near California right now and another that will enter the Northwest by Tuesday. Those disturbances will combine over the West and give birth to a strong area of low pressure in the Plains by Wednesday. Winter storm watches have been posted in parts of the northern and central Plains and High Plains, from northeastern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming into South Dakota, western Nebraska and far northwestern Kansas. Winter storm warnings and watches and winter weather advisories are also in effect for various portions of the West, including parts of the Cascades, Southern California mountains and Rockies. A blizzard warning has also been issued in northwestern Montana's Rocky Mountain Front due to near-zero visibility from ground blizzard conditions. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after March 11, 2019.
March 8 - Winter Storm Taylor
Winter Storm Taylor will be another powerful low-pressure system that will track across the Lower 48 states late this week into the weekend, bringing snow, ice and wind from the West to the Plains, upper Midwest and Northeast. The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories from portions of the Sierra Nevada of California into the Intermountain West. Winter storm watches are also posted from parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley. This is the area that could experience the greatest impacts from Winter Storm Taylor this weekend. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after March 7, 2019.
March 4 - Winter Storm Scott
Winter Storm Scott stomped into the Northeast overnight. Fast moving—Scott hit the northeast early this morning bringing a treacherous commute and school closings. In addition, more than 600 flights have been canceled in the US, and over 60,000 people are without electricity. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after March 1, 2019.
February 25 - Winter Storm Ryan
Winter Storm Ryan brought heavy snow to parts of Oregon overnight, knocking out power and causing tree damage. Ryan is expected to impact the Northwest, Sierra Nevada and northern Rockies with more snow to start the week while bringing a renewed threat of flooding to Northern California. A stripe of accumulating snow will also spread from the Midwest into the Northeast during the first half of the week. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service from the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies and the Sierra Nevada. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 24, 2019.
February 22 - Typhoon Wutip
Wutip is expected to continue on a northwest track today and tonight with decreasing forward speed, then turn to a north-northwest course on Sunday and Monday. This track takes Wutip to a closest approach of about 160 miles southwest of Guam this evening. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 120 mph. Wutip is now a Category 3 Typhoon, is expected to cause damaging winds and gusts of heavy rain, and will maintain this intensity today, then begin a slow weakening trend tonight and Sunday. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 21, 2019.
February 20 - Winter Storm Quiana
Winter Storm Quiana will dive into the West through midweek and then will spread another round of snow, wind and ice into portions of the Plains, Midwest and northern New England late this week and into the weekend. Ice Accumulation can be a concern as well, but it is still too early to tell. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been posted by the National Weather Service from the higher elevations of the Northwest into the Southwest. A winter weather advisory has been issued for Las Vegas which could see another round of light snow showers, primarily on Thursday morning, but little to no accumulation is expected. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 19, 2019.
February 20 - Winter Storm Petra
Petra brought snow to the West earlier this week, which brought heavy snow to California’s Sierra Nevada causing travel headaches. Petra also brought rare snowfall in parts of Las Vegas metro areas Sunday, resulting in a forced closure of interstate 15 from the south end of Las Vegas valley to the California border that following Monday morning. Petra will bring snow and ice to parts of the Midwest and East today. Poor travel conditions will slow commutes in many cities along its path. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service for a large area stretching from the Plains to the upper Midwest, Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Washington D.C. and Baltimore are among the cities included in winter storm warnings, where the worst of the weather conditions are anticipated. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 18, 2019.
February 20 - Winter Storm Oren
Winter Storm Oren was named February 17, 2019. Winter Storm Oren was a cross-country snowmaker over the Presidents Day weekend before wrapping up in the Northeast with light snow and some ice on Presidents Day itself. The heaviest snow fell in California's Sierra Nevada and the northern Plains. A glaze of ice from freezing rain and sleet was also observed in parts of the Northeast. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 17, 2019.
February 11 - Winter Storm Nadia
Winter Storm Nadia will approach the West Coast today, bringing more snow to the Pacific Northwest before spreading toward California, the Intermountain West and possibly parts of the Midwest and East with snow and rain later in the week ahead. Winter storm warnings, winter storm watches and winter weather advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service from the Northwest into the Sierra Nevada of California. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 10, 2019.
February 11 - Winter Storm Maya
Winter Storm Maya will deliver an expansive mess of snow and ice to the Midwest and Northeast through Wednesday after bringing more heavy snow to the West over the weekend. There is a possibility of some ice accumulation through Tuesday night from the Missouri Valley into the southern Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. The ice could slicken roads throughout all of those regions. In parts of the southern Great Lakes and interior Northeast, accumulations could be enough to trigger power outages and possibly some tree damage, though an eventual change to rain may mitigate those impacts. There is also a threat of heavy rain and a few severe storms on the southern side of Maya early this week. Currently, winter storm warnings have been posted in parts of the upper Midwest and also parts of upstate New York and Vermont. Winter storm watches have also been posted in a swath of the Northeast, including much of the Boston metro area. Watches are also in effect in parts of Michigan, including the Detroit metro area, and parts of Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 7, 2019.
February 4 - Winter Storm Lucian
Winter Storm Lucian will continue to bring more snow to the West early this week before turning into a wintry mess by midweek in parts of the Plains, Midwest and interior Northeast. Lucian is colder than Winter Storm Kai, which means snow is falling at low elevations in the West. It will also bring snow and ice farther to the south across the Midwest when compared to Kai. As of this morning, snow has already fallen at very low elevations in the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle and the coast of Oregon. In California, heavy snow and strong winds continue to pummel the Sierra Nevada as soaking rain moves through the lower elevations. The rain could raise the risk of possible flooding and debris flows near recent burn areas. The National Weather Service has posted winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories from Washington southward into Oregon, the Sierra Nevada and the mountains of Southern California as well as eastward into parts of the Rockies and Intermountain West. A blizzard warning has been posted through Monday in parts of the Sierra, where strong winds will produce zero visibility and whiteout conditions. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 4, 2019.
February 4 - Winter Storm Kai
Winter Storm Kai was named early Saturday, first bringing in heavy rain and mountain snow to California Friday into Saturday. Up to 6 feet of snow piled up in 24 hours at June Mountain Ski Area in California. On Sunday, Alpena, Michigan, reported 0.17 inches of ice while Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, picked up 0.10 inches of ice. A glaze of ice was reported in Duluth, Minnesota. Snow and wind also affected the northern Rockies and northern Plains on Sunday. Winter Storm Kai will finish up today by spreading snow and ice from North Dakota into northern Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and parts of far northern New England. Freezing drizzle may cause slick travel conditions this morning as far south as southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 2, 2019.
January 28 - Winter Storm Jayden
Winter Storm Jayden has already pummeled parts of the Plains and Midwest with heavy snow and wind, and will spread its wintry grip across parts of the South and East early this week, impacting travel in those regions. Temperatures are plummeting to the coldest some cities have seen in more than two decades. Winter storm warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service across the upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions. Cities included in the warnings are Milwaukee and Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition, high wind warnings continue in parts of the northern Plains, where gusts up to 60 mph are possible. In the South, winter storm warnings have been issued from parts of Mississippi to Alabama, Tennessee, and western North Carolina. Winter storm watches continue in north Georgia, including the Atlanta metro area. Winter weather advisories stretch from northern Louisiana to western Virginia and West Virginia. In the Northeast, winter storm watches have been posted from Monday night into Wednesday morning for parts of western, central and upstate New York, northeast Pennsylvania and western and northern New England. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after January 26, 2019.
January 17 - Winter Storm Harper
Winter Storm Harper was named on January 16, 2019. It is expected to bring in heavy snow Saturday in the Plains and Midwest, with blizzard conditions being possible in parts of the Plains. The heaviest snow is likely in parts of the Northeast this week, in which winter storm watches have already been issued. Winter Storm Harper has been predicted to cause difficult road travel, if not impossible, in parts of the Midwest and Northeast Saturday into Sunday. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after January 16, 2019.
January 11 - Winter Storm Gia
Winter Storm Gia was named late Thursday afternoon and is expected to spread a swath of snow and some ice from parts of the Rockies, Plains and Midwest to the mid-Atlantic into this weekend. The stripe of snow will stretch from Colorado and New Mexico to the East Coast, making travel a challenge in these areas. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after January 10, 2019.
December 11 - Strasbourg, France, Terrorist Attack
A man opened fire in a Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, on December 11. At least two people have been confirmed dead and 12 others wounded, six of those considered in critical condition. The suspect, 29-year old Cherif Chekkatt, was wounded during an exchange with police and soldiers protecting the market, but is still at large. Although the attacker has not been apprehended, officials have lifted the lockdown of the city and schools have reopened. Additional security has been provided to the other Christmas markets throughout France. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for a terrorist act, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after December 11, 2018.
December 5 - Winter Storm Diego
Winter Storm Diego began in California on Wednesday December 5 and was named later that day. Its current projection has it traveling across the Southern part of the United States and is believed to last through the rest of the week, potentially extending through the end of the week and into Monday. Winter advisories and watches have been ordered in Texas and Oklahoma with more expected soon. The storm is expected to reach the East Coast by Saturday and travel delays are expected due to heavy rains, ice and snow, particularly over the busy hub of the Atlanta International Airport. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after December 5, 2018.
November 26 - Winter Storm Bruce
Winter Storm Bruce began in the Midwest over the weekend, was named Monday, November 26 and is currently making it’s way across the Northeast. Winter advisories and watches have been ordered for the Northeastern part of the U.S. with the belief this will develop in to a Nor’easter and drop heavier amounts of snow in the coming days. Between Sunday and Monday, more than 2,800 flights have reportedly been cancelled due to the storm. The storm is expected to last with lingering effects through Wednesday, November 28. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after November 26, 2018.
October 22 - Hurricane Willa
Tropical Storm Willa strengthened into a Hurricane southwest of Mexico, Sunday October 21, 2018. The hurricane center said it could make landfall along Mexico's southwestern coast Tuesday night or Wednesday morning and bring with it a life-threatening storm surge. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 21, 2018.
October 8 - Hurricane Michael
Previous Tropical Storm Michael strengthened into a Hurricane today, Monday October 8, 2018. Michael is moving toward the north with a slightly faster northward motion expected through Tuesday night, followed by a northeastward motion on Wednesday and Thursday. The center of Michael is expected to move towards the western tip of Cuba in a few hours and into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by tonight. Michael will move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday and Tuesday night, and is expected to move inland over the Florida Panhandle or Florida Big Bend area across the southeastern United States Wednesday night and Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph. Steady to rapid intensification is expected during the next day or so, and Michael is expected to become a major hurricane by Tuesday or Tuesday night. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 8, 2018.
October 3 - Hurricane Leslie
Previous Tropical Storm Leslie strengthened into a hurricane today, October 3, 2018. Leslie is nearly stationary, and little motion is expected today. A northward motion is forecast to begin tonight, and this motion should continue through Friday night. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph and some additional strengthening is expected during the next day or so. At this time, there are currently no coastal warnings or watches in effect, However, large swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect portions of the southeastern coast of the United States, Bermuda, and the Bahamas during the next few days. Swells are also expected to increase near the coasts of New England and Atlantic Canada by the end of the week. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 3, 2018.
October 2 - Hurricane Sergio
Previous Tropical Storm Sergio strengthened into a hurricane yesterday, October 1, 2018. Sergio is moving toward the west. This motion is forecast to continue today and a turn towards the west-northwest is expected by tonight, followed by a northwestward motion on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph and additional strengthening is expected during the next couple of days. Sergio is forecast to be near major hurricane strength by Wednesday or Wednesday night. At this time, there are currently no coastal warnings or watches in effect, and no immediate threat to land. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 1, 2018.
October 1 - Hurricane Walaka
Previous Tropical Storm Walaka strengthened into a Hurricane far southwest of Hawaii, Sunday September 30, 2018. Walaka is moving toward the west-northwest with this motion expected to continue, with a turn toward the northwest to begin later today, followed by a turn toward the north late tonight through Tuesday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph, making Walaka a category 3 hurricane. Rapid intensification is expected today into tonight with little change in intensity Tuesday through Tuesday night. There is a hurricane warning currently in effect for Johnston Atoll, Tropical storm winds are expected across the island starting tonight or early Tuesday, with Hurricane conditions expected by Tuesday afternoon. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 30, 2018.
September 26 - Hurricane Rosa
Previous Tropical Storm Rosa strengthened into a hurricane today, September 26, 2018. Rosa, is moving toward the west-northwest, this motion is forecast to continue for the next two days and a turn towards the northwest is expect by Saturday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph and rapid strengthening is forecast to continue through tonight. Afterward, strengthening should continue at a slower rate through Friday. There are currently no coastal warnings or watches in effect at this time, However, swells generated by Rosa will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico and the southern Baja California Peninsula late this week and over the weekend. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 26, 2018.
September 10 - Hurricane Isaac
Previous Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened into a Hurricane yesterday September 9, 2018. Isaac is moving toward the west with maximum sustained winds currently at 75 mph. A westward motion with a slight increase in forward speed is expected through the end of the week. On the forecast track, Isaac should move across the Lesser Antilles and into the eastern Caribbean Sea on Thursday and is expected to weaken during that time. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 9, 2018.
September 10 - Hurricane Helene
Previous Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a Hurricane Sunday September 9, 2018 over the Tropical Atlantic. Helene is moving toward the west-northwest, and this general motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected through late Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the northwest and toward the north-northwest on Wednesday and Thursday. At this time, maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph. Some additional strengthening is expected today and Helene is forecast to become a major hurricane by tonight. Currently, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect with no immediate threat to land, and steady weakening is forecast to begin by late Tuesday. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 9, 2018.
September 4 - Hurricane Florence
Previous Tropical Storm Florence strengthened into a Hurricane today September 4, 2018. Florence is moving towards the west-northwest and this motion is expected to continue through Wednesday. A slower northwestward motion is forecast to begin Thursday and continue through the weekend. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph. Little change in strength is expected through tonight, but weakening is forecast to begin Wednesday and continue through Friday. There are no coastal warnings or watches in effect at this time, with no current threat to land through the weekend. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 4, 2018.
September 4 - Hurricane Olivia
Previous Tropical Storm Olivia strengthened into a Hurricane September 3, 2018. Olivia intensified into a Category 2 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 105 mph. Additional strengthening is expected today, however Olivia is expected to gradually weaken beginning late Wednesday. Olivia is moving toward the west, a general motion that is expected through tonight, with a turn toward the west-northwest tomorrow. Currently, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect with no threat to land. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 3, 2018.
September 4 - Boundary Wildfire
The Boundary Fire was reported August 23 at approximately 6:15 pm. The fire is located in the Boundary Creek Valley, near the Campbell Mountain area 1 mile west of Upper Waterton Lake in northeast Glacier National Park. All trails originating from Goat Haunt are closed. Currently, the fire is still burning and helicopters continue to perform water bucket drops on active areas of the fire, but as of now there is 0% containment. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after August 23, 2018.
September 4 - Howe Ridge Wildfire
The Howe Ridge Fire is a wildfire in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Ignited by a thunderstorm on the evening of August 11, 2018, the fire was located on the northwest side of Lake McDonald. Windy and dry conditions fueled the fire to rapidly expand and evacuation orders were issued for the North Lake McDonald road, Lake McDonald Lodge area, Sprague Creek and Avalanche Campgrounds and the Going-to-the-Sun road from the foot of Lake McDonald to Logan Pass. On August 19, an additional evacuation order was issued for the Fish Creek Campground. The fire is still burning with 12% containment. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after August 11, 2018.
August 30 - Hurricane Miriam
Previous Tropical Storm Miriam strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday afternoon August 29th, 2018. Miriam is heading north-westward across the central pacific far away from land with maximum sustained winds near 80mph. Some additional intensification is expected today, followed by fairly rapid weakening Friday through Saturday night. Currently, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect and no threat to land. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 29, 2018.
August 30 - Hurricane Norman
Previous Tropical Storm Norman strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday afternoon August 29th, 2018. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 150 mph and Norman is currently moving west. This motion is expected to continue today, and a west-southwestward motion is forecast on Friday, followed by a turn back toward the west and west-northwest over the weekend. Norman is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 12 to 24 hours with gradual weakening anticipated to begin by Friday night or Saturday, however, Norman is expected to remain a very powerful hurricane during the next few days. As of now, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect for Norman and no hazards affecting land. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 29, 2018.
August 20 - Hurricane Lane
Previous Tropical Storm Lane strengthened into a hurricane Thursday evening August 16th, 2018. On Saturday, Lane crossed into the Central Pacific basin, and is still tracking westward. Currently, maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph making it a Major hurricane, and all interests in the Hawaiian Islands are continuing to monitor future progress, due to the large uncertainty in the future track and intensity of Lane. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 16, 2018.
August 8 - Hurricane John
Previous Tropical Storm John strengthened into a Hurricane Monday August 6th, 2018. Currently, maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and John is expected to become a tropical storm by late Thursday. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 6, 2018.
August 8 - Ferguson Wildfire
The Ferguson Fire is now in its 27th day. The incident started July 13, 2018 on the Sierra National Forest. Currently, it has burned across 91,502 acres with 38% containment. There have been 2 fatalities, 11 injuries to date, and 10 structures have been destroyed. The Ferguson Fire is now the largest fire in the Sierra National Forest's History. This fire is being managed as a full suppression fire. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 13, 2018.
August 7 - Ranch and River Wildfires
The Ranch and the River fire started July 27, 2018, impacting the Mendocino, Lake, Glenn, and Colusa county. Currently, the Ranch fire has burned across 225,001 acres and is 21% contained and the River fire has burned across 48,663 acres with 58% contained. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 27, 2018.
August 7 - CARR Wildfire
The CARR fire currently impacting Shasta and Trinity county, started on July 23r 2018. Thus far, it has burned across 163,207 acres with 45% containment. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 23, 2018.
August 6 - Hurricane Hector
Previous Tropical Storm Hector strengthened into a Hurricane August 2, 2018. Hurricane Hector is currently a category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 mph. It is expected to track west and pass south of the Big Island of Hawaii midweek. Gusty winds, rough surf, coastal flooding, and rip currents can be expected as reported by the National Weather Service. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 2, 2018.
July 24 - Greece Wildfires
Around 500 firefighters are currently battling the five deadly major wildfires around Greece, as stated by a fire official. These fires have already caused severe loss of life and damage to the areas affected, with winds of 50mph contributing to the rapid spread of these wildfires. One fire is to the east of Athens near Kineta; one to the west of Athens in Kallitexnoupolis, near Mati; one near Corinth and two in Crete in the Chania region. At least 74 people have died in the wildfires near Athens, Greece. In addition to deaths, it has also been reported that at least 164 adults have been injured, 23 children have been hurt and 715 people have been evacuated, mainly from the area of Mati. The fires are the deadliest to have hit the country since blazes that burned through the southern Peloponnese in August 2007, killing dozens.Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after July 23, 2018.
July 6 - Hurricane Beryl
Previous Tropical Storm Beryl strengthened into a Hurricane today July 6, 2018 in the Atlantic Ocean. Currently, sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph. Some additional strengthening is forecast today. Beryl is forecast to quickly weaken by late Saturday and become a tropical storm or degenerate into a strong open trough near the Lesser Antilles late Sunday or Monday. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after July 6, 2018.
June 11 - Hurricane Bud
Previous Tropical Storm Bud strengthened into a Hurricane June 10, 2018 in the Pacific Ocean. Maximum sustained winds are currently near 120 mph, and the core of hurricane bud is moving away from the southwest coast of mainland mexico but rainbands are lingering near the coast. Bud is a category 3 hurricane, some additional strengthening or fluctuations in intensity are possible later today, but a turn toward the north-northwest and slow weakening is expected to begin on Tuesday. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after June 10, 2018.
May 4 - Kilauea Volcano Eruption
A volcanic eruption has spewed molten rock and hazardous gas from the ground in a small community on Hawaii's Big Island, sending people fleeing from their homes as trees burn and the threat of more destruction is feared. The cracks in Kilauea volcano's rift zone erupted Thursday and early Friday, spurting lava in Leilani Estates, a community of about 1,700 people near the Big Island's eastern edge. Authorities ordered residents of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens to evacuate to two community centers, which are serving as shelters. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after May 3, 2018.
March 2 - Winter Storm Riley
Winter Storm Riley is causing coastal flooding, knocking out power and grounding flights along the Eastern seaboard. Winter Storm Riley walloped parts of the United States Friday morning with raging winds and heavy snow. In some areas winds were reported at speeds of more than 40 miles per hour. A nor’easter, Riley made its most significant impact in certain Northeast regions like New York and Boston. Riley brought severe weather to millions in the Northeast. Hundreds of flights into and out of New York and Boston were canceled, while mass power outages in certain regions as far south as North Carolina were reported. Amtrak suspended numerous services along its Northeast route as the region braced for intensified weather. “This is a LIFE & DEATH situation for those living along the coast,” the National Weather Service’s Boston arm tweeted. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after March 2, 2018.
February 7 - Winter Storm Liam
Winter Storm Liam is now bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain into the East after slickening a swath of the Plains, Midwest and South Tuesday. Winter Storm Liam's path is bringing a combination of ice, snow, and rain across the Ohio Valley and the Northeast today, causing thousands of flight delays and hundreds of cancelations across the country. As of this morning, Winter Storm Liam brought freezing rain to states stretching from Texas to Arkansas, and from 1 to 4 inches of snow in parts of Illinois, southern Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and western Pennsylvania, according to the Weather Channel’s latest forecast. More than 20 states issued winter weather alerts with advisories currently in effect for threats of snow, freezing rain, and sleet, in areas including Louisville, Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Hartford, Boston, and most of New York. Winter Storm Liam's path is expected to push into Canada tonight, with precipitation expected to come to an end by early Thursday, according to the Weather Channel. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after February 6, 2018.
January 12 - Winter Storm Hunter
Winter Storm Hunter began hitting much of the U.S. Wednesday, with its first phase bringing snow, freezing rain or sleet to the Plains and the Midwest. Early Thursday, the storm had brought blizzard conditions into Bismarck, the Grand Forks, and Salina, spreading snow into the Texas panhandle and into Michigan by later that evening. The latest forecast shows that the storm will continue marching into the eastern Great Lakes and into the Ohio Valley through today, bringing rainy conditions to New York, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Knoxville, and Burlington and snow in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Traverse City by tonight. As the storm is expected to continue to move into the weekend, cities such as Detroit and Indianapolis can expect snowy and wet conditions arriving today, and will want to keep their eyes out for possible closures according to the Weather Channel’s latest forecast. Slippery roads and spotty power outages are still expected in cities that include Boston, Portland, New York, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Cincinnati, Charleston, Cleveland, Paducah, Memphis, Louisville, and Nashville throughout Saturday. The National Weather Service has put out winter storm watches, warnings, and advisories for areas from Mississippi to the central Plains and the Rockies. The storm will also bring snow into the Washington Cascades and northern Rockies, eastern Montana, northwest Wisconsin, and Michigan's western Upper Peninsula, causing potentially hazardous roads, bridges, and overpasses. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after January 10, 2017.
December 13 - New York City Bomb Terrorist Attack
A man wearing a homemade pipe bomb set off the explosive in a busy transit hub on Monday morning, injuring five and setting off panic during the morning commute. Authorities said the explosion in a walkway below Port Authority Bus Terminal was an isolated attempted terrorist attack. Officials said the suspect, 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, pledged allegiance to ISIS and said he acted in response to Israeli actions in Gaza. The suspect was also stated to have had at least two devices, the device that detonated was a foot-long pipe that contained black powder, a battery, wiring, nails and screws. It was attached to Ullah with Velcro and zip ties. The explosive chemical ignited in the pipe but the pipe itself did not explode, lessening its impact, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told CNN's Wolf Blitzer. “Fortunately for us, the bomb partially detonated," he said. "He did detonate it, but it did not fully have the effect that he was hoping for." The suspect, Ullah, is currently being treated for laceration and burns to his hands and abdomen at Bellevue Hospital and the five injured were treated for minor injuries in area hospitals. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for a terrorist act, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after December 11, 2017.
November 1 - New York City Truck Attack
Around 3:05pm EST yesterday, a 29-year-old man in a rented pickup truck drove down a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York City. Eight people were killed and almost a dozen injured. After crashing the truck into a school bus, the suspect left the vehicle while displaying imitation firearms and was shot in the abdomen by a police officer, where he was than later taken into custody. A senior law enforcement official has stated that authorities found a note claiming the attack was made in the name of ISIS near the truck used in the attack, however, it is still under investigation. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for a terrorist act, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after October 31, 2017.
October 11 - Hurricane Ophelia
Previous Tropical Storm Ophelia strengthened into a Hurricane today October 11, 2017. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph with higher gusts and is expected to strengthen during the next 48 hours. At this time however, there are no coastal warnings or watches in effect for Ophelia and no threats affecting land. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after October 11, 2017.
October 11 - Northern California Wildfires
Including but not limited to the counties of Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino, Powerful wildfires fanned by strong winds ravaged parts of Northern California's wine country on Monday, killing at least 13 people and destroying some 1,500 structures including wineries, homes and resorts. About 20,000 people were forced to evacuate, some of them fleeing on foot and by car as the fires quickly overtook their towns, the authorities said. State fire officials estimated that 17 separate fires, the first group of which began Sunday night, had burned about 115,000 acres over eight counties. More than 100 people had been taken to hospitals by Tuesday morning, and officials said that the tallies of the dead and injured were likely to rise. The main north-south highway that connects San Francisco to the northernmost parts of California was closed Monday as fire engulfed both sides of it. These fires have left more than 94,000 without power as of Tuesday morning, most of them in the North Bay Division and Sonoma area, and gas service was shut off to 30,000. With increased resources headed to the region to battle the wildfires, "hopefully we'll start seeing some turnaround throughout the course of today and into tomorrow," Scott McLean, deputy chief of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, said earlier today. In the meantime, evacuation efforts are continuing, and dozens of shelters have opened across Northern California. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after October 9, 2017.
October 11 - Anaheim Wildfire
In Southern California, a fire in the Anaheim Hills, about 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles had broken out Monday morning October 9, 2017 and burned through thousands of acres, sending smoke pouring into Orange County and turning the sky a smoky shade of orange. It is said to be the biggest in the county in nearly a decade which has currently burned more than 7,500 acres and at least 24 structures were destroyed with another 5,000 threatened, fire officials said. The fire has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for some residents within the Orange county. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific event under any plans purchased on or after October 9, 2017.
September 25 - Hurricane Lee
Previous Tropical Storm Lee strengthened into a Hurricane September 24, 2017 in the Atlantic Ocean. Lee is beginning to move toward the south-southwest over the open Atlantic, with no current threat to land. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 24, 2017.
September 18 - Hurricane Otis
Previous Tropical Storm Otis strengthened into a Hurricane yesterday September 17, 2017 in the Pacific Ocean. Otis appears to have no threat to land, as there is currently no coastal warnings or watches in effect. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 100 mph and rapid weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 17, 2017.
September 18 - Hurricane Maria
Previous Tropical Storm Maria strengthened into a Hurricane yesterday September 17, 2017 in the Atlantic Ocean. Currently, maximum sustained winds are near 110mph, making Maria a Category 2 hurricane. Additional rapid strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Maria is expected to become a dangerous major hurricane before it moves through the Leeward Islands. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 17, 2017.
September 14 - Hurricane Max
Previous Tropical Storm Max strengthened into a Hurricane today September 14, 2017 in the Pacific Ocean. Currently, Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is possible before the center of Max reaches the coast of Mexico later today. Weakening is forecast once Max makes landfall, and it is expected to dissipate over the mountains of southern Mexico by late Friday. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 14, 2017.
September 7 - Hurricane Katia
Previous Tropical Storm Katia strengthened into a Hurricane yesterday September 6, 2017. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph with higher gusts and is expected to strengthen during the next 36 hours. Tonight or early Friday, Katia will begin to move toward the coast of Mexico and could be near major hurricane strength at landfall. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 6, 2017.
September 7 - Hurricane Jose
Previous Tropical Storm Jose strengthened into a Hurricane yesterday September 6, 2017. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph and is forecast to strengthen during the next 48 hours. The Leeward islands are also currently monitoring Jose with a chance of hurricane and tropical storm watches, likely to be required for portions of these islands later this morning. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after September 6, 2017.
August 30 - Hurricane Irma
Tropical Storm Irma formed August 30, 2017 over the far Eastern Atlantic Ocean. Currently, maximum sustained winds are near 50mph with some strengthening forecasted over the next 48 hours. It has been stated that Irma could become a hurricane by Friday, but at the moment there is no immediate threat to land. Customers are strongly encouraged to read their Description of Coverage or Insurance Policy for details regarding their available coverage. For plans that do offer coverage for adverse weather and natural disasters, please note that there is no coverage for this specific storm under any plans purchased on or after August 30, 2017.