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Evacuations underway in Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala as Iota approaches

Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua announced evacuations last week, even as the region was still reeling from the devastation inflicted by previous storm Eta.

Just in: Iota strengthens into ‘catastrophic’ Category 5 hurricane

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced Monday morning that Iota has strengthened into a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane. 

‘Exceptionally dangerous’ Hurricane Iota could reach Category 5

An exceptionally dangerous Iota could strengthen into a Category 5 hurricane before making landfall in Nicaragua and Honduras, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned Monday morning.

Hurricane Iota expected to reach Category 4; authorities warn ‘last day’ to prepare

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned Sunday is the last guaranteed day to prepare for Hurricane Iota, which is expected to make landfall tomorrow in Honduras or Nicaragua.

Hurricane Iota bears down on storm-battered Central America

Iota was upgraded to a hurricane early Sunday, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Costa Rica issues weather alerts as Iota approaches Central America

Costa Rica's National Emergency Commission (CNE) on Saturday afternoon placed the entire national territory under weather alerts as it anticipates indirect effects from Tropical Storm Iota.

Hard-hit Central America in crosshairs of another hurricane

Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua announced evacuations Friday as a second major hurricane in days closed in on Central America with the region still reeling from deadly storm Eta last week.

Guatemala asks for international help due to damages caused by Hurricane Eta

Guatemala on Wednesday made an international call for assistance to recover from the damage caused by the passage of cyclone Eta.

Guatemala approves state of calamity due to devastating cyclone Eta

After passing through Central America, Eta reentered the Caribbean Sea before making landfall in Cuba and the United States. 

Costa Rica declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Eta response

Costa Rica on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency, a move which will help the National Emergency Commission (CNE) take administrative, operational and economic measures to assist the country's recovery from Hurricane Eta. 
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