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.
Pinellas sheriff vows to shut down businesses that don’t heed evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton
Beginning Sunday, Pinellas County ordered all long-term care facilities, assisted-living facilities, and hospitals in zones A, B, and C to evacuate. Meanwhile, many residents spent the day stocking up on groceries and supplies to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Beginning Sunday, Pinellas County ordered all long-term care facilities, assisted-living facilities, and hospitals in zones A, B, and C to evacuate. Meanwhile, many residents spent the day stocking up on groceries and supplies to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifying, expected to hit Florida as major hurricane
Hurricane Milton continues to trek eastward across the Gulf of Mexico with an expected landfall Wednesday along Florida’s west coast.
Hurricane Milton continues to trek eastward across the Gulf of Mexico with an expected landfall Wednesday along Florida’s west coast.
Satellite shows 3 hurricanes swirling in Atlantic basin in October for first time in recorded history
For the first time in recorded history, three hurricanes can be seen on satellite imagery spinning in the Atlantic basin in October.
For the first time in recorded history, three hurricanes can be seen on satellite imagery spinning in the Atlantic basin in October.
Tampa Bay Lightning pre-season game against Nashville Predators canceled again due to hurricane
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s pre-season game against the Nashville Predators has been canceled as Tampa braces for Hurricane Milton.
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s pre-season game against the Nashville Predators has been canceled as Tampa braces for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: County-by-county guide
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay Area as a major hurricane on Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay Area as a major hurricane on Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton: Sumter County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Sumter County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Sumter County need to know.
Hurricane Milton: Highlands County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
Hurricane Milton: DeSoto County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.