No tropical development expected in Atlantic for five days, NHC says
While it's been a record-breaking hurricane season, the Atlantic is quiet right now with no development anticipated in the next five days, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Despite pandemic, Bradenton students collect necessities for hurricane victims
Sitting outside Electa Lee Magnet Middle School, you can't miss the white trailer with "changing the future through leadership and innovation" printed on the side.
Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall in Texas
Tropical Storm Beta made landfall just north of Port O'Connor, Texas last Monday night, making it the first time a Greek letter named storm made landfall in the continental U.S.
Tropical Storm Beta slowly moving toward Texas coast; no impact to Tampa Bay
Tropical Storm Beta continues to move west, making a slow trek to the central coast of Texas, and is expected to make landfall Monday night.
Three years after Hurricane Maria, recovery is slow for Puerto Rico
This week marks three years since Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, and still much work needs to be done. This anniversary comes after President announced Friday FEMA will be sending a total of $13 billion to the country to help with relief efforts.
Animals displaced by Hurricane Sally brought to SPCA Tampa Bay
A local animal shelter is stepping up to help rescue cats and dogs from the Panhandle. Nearly 50 were transported across the state Friday and will soon be looking for their forever homes.
Big day in the tropics: Tropical storms Wilfred, Alpha, and Beta form just hours apart
Tropical Storm Wilfred formed in the eastern Atlantic this morning, the latest storm in a record-breaking 2020 hurricane season that has now exhausted the list of hurricane names. It was soon followed by Alpha and Beta, the first uses of a Greek letter for a storm since 2005.
Elderly Florida couple trapped in attic rescued from flood by firefighter on a jet ski
An elderly Florida couple spent hours trapped in the attic of their home with their two dogs as Hurricane Sally floodwaters rose inside.
Crew from Tampa Bay helps rescue man, dog from flooded Escambia County home
A team of skilled rescue professionals from Hillsborough County, Tampa, and St. Petersburg make up Florida Task Force Three.
Rescuers reach people cut off by Hurricane Sally, hundreds of thousands still without power
Rivers swollen by Hurricane Sally threatened more misery for parts of the Florida Panhandle and Alabama on Thursday. Georgia and the Carolinas were also warned of flooding.
Tropical disturbance in western Gulf likely to become 'W' storm, last name on Atlantic hurricane list
Rain chances will increase for parts of the Gulf Coast next week, and the reason for that is a tropical disturbance that has a high chance of becoming a named storm. If so, it will be called, "Wilfred," and it will be the final name on this year's list Atlantic hurricane names.
At least one dead, hundreds rescued following Hurricane Sally
Sally continues to weaken as it moves over the South after hitting the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane but is still a dangerous rainmaker as it moves into Georgia on a path to the Carolinas.
One confirmed dead, another missing after Hurricane Sally washes away Panhandle roads, bridges
Hurricane Sally lumbered ashore near the Florida-Alabama line Wednesday as a Category 2 storm, with 105 mph winds and rain measured in feet, not inches, swamping homes and forcing the rescue of hundreds as it pushed inland at just 3 mph.
Sally unleashes flooding along Gulf Coast, hundreds rescued in Florida, Alabama
Hurricane Sally has lumbered ashore near Gulf Shores, Alabama, as a Category 2 storm, with top winds of 105 mph.
Hurricane Sally’s rains pummel western Florida Panhandle
Sally may have downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, but dangerous conditions are still expected including storm surge and heavy rainfall, says the National Hurricane Center.
5 tropical cyclones brew in Atlantic at the same time, only 2nd time on record
Hurricane Paulette has made a rare landfall in Bermuda as a strong Category 1 storm just hours after the wealthy British territory shuttered schools, government agencies and air and sea ports.
Sally becomes Category 2 hurricane as tropical storms Teddy, Vicky form
The National Hurricane Center is almost out of names now that two more tropical storms have formed as the record-breaking 2020 hurricane season continues. Meanwhile, the Gulf Coast continues to watch Hurricane Sally slog towards landfall.
What happens if we run out of hurricane names?
As expected, 2020 has been a very busy hurricane season in the Atlantic. Fifteen names have already been used, and Vicky’s formation this morning leaves only one more name on the 21-name list for the year: Wilfred.
Wet weekend ahead as tropical depression forms off Florida
An area of low pressure over the northwestern Bahamas strengthened into a tropical depression with winds of 35 mph Friday evening. Winds won't be much of an issue, forecasters say, but it will soak the state as it slowly moves west over the weekend.
Peak day of hurricane season brings plenty of activity in the Atlantic
Today, September 10, is the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season and the map is lit up like a Christmas tree with areas to watch.