Gulf of Mexico News & Breaking Stories

Hurricane Beryl forms in Atlantic, expected to hit Caribbean. Rare early season storm intensifying quickly, potential impact on Gulf Coast uncertain.

National Weather Service warns of dangerous surf and rip currents in coastal Alabama. Five drownings reported in Florida in two days.

Shark attacks close Florida beaches, swimmers warned. Two rare attacks in one day. Authorities patrol with boats. Beaches reopen with warnings.

NGOs in Mexico rescue animals from heatwave, while government cools down zoo animals with frozen treats amid drought.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches successfully, aiming for moon and Mars missions. Boosters controlled descent, critical step for reusable spacecraft.

Founder is creating first minority-run stock exchange in the US, aiming to level the wealth gap between Black and white Americans.

Severe storms and heavy rain expected in Atlanta on Tuesday. Wind advisory, potential flooding, and risk of tornadoes. Stay updated and prepared.

Boston woman visiting the Bahamas killed by shark. Lifeguard saw what happened and brought her back to shore.

SpaceX's Starship rocket failed in space after liftoff. The test flight was a key step in the company's moon mission.

Saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico is threatening drinking water supplies for 900,000 residents in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards has declared an emergency and plans to request federal aid. The Mississippi River's low water levels have allowed the saltwater to intrude, and officials are working to mitigate the impacts and ensure safe drinking water. The saltwater wedge has already traveled 15 miles inland in just seven days, and without significant rainfall, an underwater levee will be overtopped, requiring freshwater to be transported by barge to water treatment plants.

Hurricane Lee is set to hit the northeastern US, with heavy rainfall, wind gusts, and flooding expected in multiple states.

US gas prices are continuing to rise, with the average price in Fresno increasing from $4.69 to $4.84 in just over a week. The national average is $3.82 per gallon. The rising prices are unusual given that fewer people are fueling up their cars this summer compared to previous years. The increase in gas prices is due to a combination of factors including record temperatures, which have caused refineries to operate below capacity, and production cuts by major oil-producing countries.

Partial body camera footage released of former NFL player's drowning.