Extreme weather is striking the Caribbean and the southeastern United States at the same time, creating one of the most chaotic stretches meteorologists have seen in years. Multiple hazards — earthquakes, floods, dust plumes, and developing storms — are unfolding simultaneously, overwhelming local systems and raising widespread concern.
The week’s chain of events began with an earthquake near Trinidad. Though not catastrophic, the shaking rattled communities already on edge due to an active storm season. For many, it was yet another reminder of how fragile conditions remain.
