Western Alaska Braces for Chaos as Monster Storm Unleashes Record Surge and Gusty Winds

Rescuers in western Alaska are working to find missing residents and help those displaced after ferocious hurricane-force wind gusts from what once was Typhoon Halong tore through remote coastal communities, bringing violent wind gusts and a record storm surge. Dozens have been rescued, but several remain unaccounted for. The affected areas were severely battered by the powerful storm, causing widespread destruction and disruption to daily life. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed as rescue efforts continue.