Tropical Cycline Ilsa hit northwestern Australia on 04/08/2023 with the country’s strongest sustained winds ever recorded.
Policy must have been purchased on or before 03/23/2023 for Insolvency to be applicable or on or before 04/07/2023 for Trip Cancellation coverage to be applicable due to weather and other foreseeable events.
The three horrific attacks on 04/17/2023, in which three were killed and at least eight others wounded, affected citizens of Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Policy must have been purchased on or before 03/22/2023 for Insolvency to be applicable or on or before 04/06/2023 for Other Covered Reasons related to events such as terrorism.
Tropical Storm Newton formed on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, Newton is located about 280 miles west-southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico and is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph with this general motion to continue for the next couple of days. Currently, maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph with higher gusts and Newton is forecast to maintain its strength for a day followed by a gradual weakening through the weekend. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Newton.
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 21, 2022.
Gaston formed on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in the Atlantic Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, Gaston is located about 285 miles northwest of Faial Island in the Central Azores and is moving toward the east-northeast near 21 mph with a turn to the east expected tonight and a slower southeastward or southward motion forecast by early Saturday. Currently, maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph with higher gusts and gradual weakening expected over the next few days and on the forecast track, the center of Gaston will move near or over portions of the Azores tonight through Saturday. At this time, there is a tropical storm warning in effect for Flores and Corvo in the western Azores, in addition to, Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa and Terceira in the central Azores.
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 20, 2022.
Tropical Storm Madeline formed on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, Madeline is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph with a gradual turn toward the west-northwest and then west expected over the next 24-36 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Madeline will gradually move away from the coast of Mexico and pass to the south of the Baja California peninsula by tonight. Currently, maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph with higher gusts and little change in strength is expected today, followed by weakening expected to begin tonight. Madeline is forecast to become a remnant low on Tuesday. At this time, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Madeline. However, outer bands from Madeline are forecast to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches along the Jalisco coast into this afternoon and 1 to 2 inches this evening over the southern tip of Baja California and in addition to that, swells generated by Madeline will affect the southwestern coast of Mexico for the next couple of days, and will spread northward to the southern Baja California peninsula coast and the coast of west-central Mexico later today.
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, 2022.
Tropical Storm Kay formed Sunday, September 4, 2022 in the Pacific ocean.
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, 2022.
Tropical Storm Earl formed Friday afternoon, September 2, 2022 in the Atlantic ocean.
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, 2022.
Tropical Storm Ivette formed on Monday, August 15, 2022 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, satellite wind data indicate the depression has become a Tropical Storm Ivette and is expected to weaken soon. The storm was located 445 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California moving west at 2 mph. Recent satellite wind data indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. The center also says that despite the recent increase in intensity, gradual weakening is expected. The depression is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression tonight and degenerate into a remnant low on Tuesday.
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 15, 2022.
Tropical Storm Howard formed Sunday afternoon on August 7, 2022 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center, Howard is located about 295 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. The storm is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph and this motion is expected to continue today, followed by a turn to the west – northwest tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast, and Howard is now forecast to become a hurricane later today. Beyond midweek, Howard is expected to move over cooler waters and into a drier air mass, hindering the intensification process and causing the storm to weaken slowly.
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 7, 2022.
The McKinney Fire is a fast-growing wildfire fueled by strong winds from thunderstorms and high temperatures in Northern California has grown to 55,493 acres, becoming the state’s largest wildfire so far this year and forcing evacuations in rural neighborhoods. According to Cal Fire, the McKinney Fire started on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Siskiyou County at Hwy 96 and McKinney Creed Rd, southwest of Klamath River. A portion of Hwy 96 remains closed due to the fire and travelers should check CalTrans road conditions prior to traveling as the fire is 0% contained. The NY Times says that the blaze began burning through dry timber in the Klamath National Forest in Siskiyou County near the Oregon state line. The fire has caused thick smoke to cover the area and flames to burn through hillsides in sight of the houses. As the fire continues to spread, more than 4,900 structures are threatened and over 100 structures have burned so far. On July 30, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsome of California declared a state of emergency for Siskiyou County, and nearly 3,000 people have been ordered to evacuate since then. In Siskiyou County 60 hikers were rescued by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team in Oregon. While there are no evacuation orders issued for Jackson County, the area does remain under watch for fire risk since smoke and ash from the fire are impacting the area. Local search and rescue teams are looking through evacuation zones for hikers and campers as there is likely little to no cell service on parts of the trail and may not know how close they are to the fire. Sources also say that the fire presents an “immediate threat to life” and the area is “lawfully closed to public access.”
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 July 29, 2022.
