A terrifying chain of disasters is slamming the Caribbean and the U.S. Southeast all at once.

Earth shakes. Streets drown. The air itself turns toxic.

And out over the Atlantic, storms quietly gather strength.

Emergency crews are exhausted, hospitals are filling, and the map is lighting up with new alerts by the hour.

Across the Caribbean and the southeastern United States, people are living hour to hour, watching the sky, the sea, and even the ground beneath them.

The Trinidad earthquake jolted communities already on edge, a sharp reminder that the region’s hazards don’t wait their turn.

In Central America, families wade through brown, waist-deep water where streets used to be, piling soaked belongings into boats and pickup trucks.

Power lines sag over flooded roads, and rescuers push on with little sleep, knowing every delay could cost lives.

Above them, the Saharan dust dims the sun, turning the horizon hazy and harsh, making every breath feel heavier for those with asthma or heart disease.

Offshore, Tropical Storm Flossie and other disturbances churn in waters warm enough to turn them dangerous in a day.