US NewsStates Could Run Short of Emergency Relief as Government Shutdown ContinuesTropical weather activity continues in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of America as funding remains held up in the Senate.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintA neighborhood still flooded from Hurricane Milton prepares to have the FEMA Disaster Recover Center convert to a polling location for the general election in Ridge Manor, Fla. on Nov. 4, 2024. AP Photo/Mike Carlson, FileT.J. Muscaro10/4/2025|Updated: 10/5/20250:00X 1Florida and the Southeastern United States could be in for some stormy weather over the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center.However, those states could be left to face the storms without federal emergency relief if the government shutdown continues.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentT.J. MuscaroAuthorBased out of Tampa, Florida, TJ primarily covers weather and national politics.Author’s Selected ArticlesHurricane Melissa Passes Over Cuba, Heads for BahamasOct 29, 2025Jamaica Declares Disaster, Death Toll Rises After Hurricane MelissaOct 29, 2025Hurricane Melissa Leaves Jamaica as Category 4, Heads for Cuba, BahamasOct 28, 2025US Military Helicopter and Fighter Jet Go Down in South China Sea, No CasualtiesOct 26, 2025