Tampa works to clear Helene debris as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
The City of Tampa is ramping up efforts to pick up outstanding debris from Helene ahead of Hurricane Milton. In a Sunday afternoon press conference, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor put out a call for help to debris hauling contractors.
The City of Tampa is ramping up efforts to pick up outstanding debris from Helene ahead of Hurricane Milton. In a Sunday afternoon press conference, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor put out a call for help to debris hauling contractors.
Evacuation orders in place for more than half of Pinellas County residents: 'Get through Milton alive'
In Pinellas County, mandatory evacuations are now in effect for Zones A, B and C and mobile homes in the county. That’s more than 500,000 people and more than half of Pinellas County.
In Pinellas County, mandatory evacuations are now in effect for Zones A, B and C and mobile homes in the county. That’s more than 500,000 people and more than half of Pinellas County.
Hurricane Milton: Hardee County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Hardee County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Hardee County need to know.
Hurricane Milton: Pasco residents evacuating again on heels of Helene aftermath
A mandatory evacuation order is in effect in Pasco County for Zones A, B and C, and mobile homes, manufactured homes and all low-lying areas ahead of Hurricane Milton.
A mandatory evacuation order is in effect in Pasco County for Zones A, B and C, and mobile homes, manufactured homes and all low-lying areas ahead of Hurricane Milton.
What is a Category 5 hurricane?
A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of at least 157 mph is considered to be a Category 5 cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of at least 157 mph is considered to be a Category 5 cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Debris removal continues as Hurricane Milton looms
Debris removal crews across Tampa Bay continued ramping up efforts to collect as much debris as possible Monday before Hurricane Milton's arrival Wednesday.
Debris removal crews across Tampa Bay continued ramping up efforts to collect as much debris as possible Monday before Hurricane Milton's arrival Wednesday.
‘It’s a punch in the gut’: Sarasota and Manatee Counties prepare for Hurricane Milton on the heels of Helene
Just two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene left a path of damage on Anna Maria Island. Now, Hurricane Milton is poised to bring worse.
Just two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene left a path of damage on Anna Maria Island. Now, Hurricane Milton is poised to bring worse.
Polk County ramps up preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton will be felt inland this time, unlike Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Milton will be felt inland this time, unlike Hurricane Helene.
Clearwater residents rush to clean up Helene debris before Hurricane Milton makes landfall
If you’re looking for mountains in Florida, look to Clearwater Beach. There are mountains of storm debris from Hurricane Helene lining the streets.
If you’re looking for mountains in Florida, look to Clearwater Beach. There are mountains of storm debris from Hurricane Helene lining the streets.
Bay Area power companies urging residents to be prepared for widespread outages ahead of Milton
Power companies serving the Tampa Bay area said residents should be prepared to be without power for a long time.
Power companies serving the Tampa Bay area said residents should be prepared to be without power for a long time.
U-Haul offering free self-storage to Floridians preparing for Hurricane Milton
Residents across Florida’s western coast are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, which has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it brews in the Gulf of Mexico.
Residents across Florida’s western coast are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, which has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it brews in the Gulf of Mexico.
International Space Station captures view of ‘colossal’ Hurricane Milton
NASA released footage of Hurricane Milton recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, October 7, as the storm churned across the Gulf of Mexico.
NASA released footage of Hurricane Milton recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, October 7, as the storm churned across the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Milton: Busch Gardens closes ahead of storm
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will close ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will close ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Bay Area residents rush to get out of town ahead of Hurricane Milton
Northbound traffic on I-75 started to get heavier, and gas stations began running out of fuel in Hillsborough County Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
Northbound traffic on I-75 started to get heavier, and gas stations began running out of fuel in Hillsborough County Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
President Biden declares State of Emergency in Florida
President Joe Biden has approved an Emergency Declaration for the State of Florida, as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.
President Joe Biden has approved an Emergency Declaration for the State of Florida, as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.
Electric vehicles could ignite during Hurricane Milton: Here’s what to know to avoid a fire
Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Milton should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they’ll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage.
Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like Hurricane Milton should take precautions and prepare for the possibility that they’ll be unable to charge their cars during a power outage.
Is Milton's storm surge forecast for Tampa Bay worse than Helene's?
A catastrophic storm surge is expected to inundate Florida's Gulf Coast from Hurricane Milton, raising water levels by up to 12 feet above ground level in areas of onshore winds.
A catastrophic storm surge is expected to inundate Florida's Gulf Coast from Hurricane Milton, raising water levels by up to 12 feet above ground level in areas of onshore winds.
'Don't mess with storm surge': Governor DeSantis delivers update on preparations for Hurricane Milton
On Monday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a news conference from the State Emergency Operations Center on the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton, which currently sits 745 miles southwest of Tampa and has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday morning.
On Monday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a news conference from the State Emergency Operations Center on the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton, which currently sits 745 miles southwest of Tampa and has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as of Monday morning.
Tampa International Airport to suspend operations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Tampa International Airport is suspending operations at 9 a.m. Tuesday as Florida continues to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Tampa International Airport is suspending operations at 9 a.m. Tuesday as Florida continues to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Helene debris may pose life-threatening hazard during Hurricane Milton
Pasco County officials warn about the dangers of outstanding debris ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Pasco County officials warn about the dangers of outstanding debris ahead of Hurricane Milton.