First Atlantic tropical disturbance of 2024 no longer monitored by National Hurricane Center
More than 30 days out from the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) tracked the first feature of the year. However, like many off-season developments, it was just a meteorological wonder.
Couple signs $1 million gift to help Venice Theatre with Hurricane Ian recovery
A hole remains in the Venice Theatre, but the building stands as a beacon to the community.
Hurricane, wildfire seasons expected to lead to spike in home insurance rates
Cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach all rank high to risks of natural disasters and pay some of the highest premiums.
Hurricane season 2024 could be among most active on record, experts predict
Colorado State University hurricane researchers have released their initial outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which they believe promises to be an extremely active year, courtesy of an impending La Niña.
Hurricane names 2024: Here’s why the list may look familiar
The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be one of the most active on record, with a predicted 23 names that may look familiar.
How the fading El Nino pattern will impact hurricane season activity in 2024
Historically, La Niñas have produced busy tropical seasons, while the opposite is known to be true during El Niños - when conditions are typically hostile for cyclones in the Atlantic basin.
St. Pete hosting community meeting to discuss solutions to flooding issues in areas like Shore Acres
On Tuesday, the city of St. Petersburg will host a community meeting on flooding issues in parts of the city.
Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says
Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.
New forecast cone to be tested by National Hurricane Center during 2024 season
Studies and hurricane experts have warned since the early 2000s that the hurricane forecast cone is not doing its job as people often misinterpret the graphic.
Florida’s Babcock Ranch proves resilient communities are possible after surviving Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida last year, Syd Kitson took some amazing video from his back porch of white caps rolling across the lake behind his house.
Pinellas County beach restoration project enters final phase as completion nears
The latest leg of Pinellas County’s emergency beach restoration project is underway.
2023 hurricane season: Least impactful for US in nearly a decade
According to initial estimates, between $3-$4 billion worth of damage was done during the 2023 hurricane season.
185,000 tons of sand placed on Pinellas County beaches since Hurricane Idalia
Crews with Pinellas County’s emergency beach restoration project have placed 185,000 tons of sand across beaches in the county since September after Hurricane Idalia.
Riverview couple's home in Mexico destroyed during Hurricane Otis
A couple from Riverview recently finished building a house in Acapulco, Mexico that was hit by a Cat-5 storm.
Sunset Beach reopens after crews restore dunes that took brunt of Hurricane Idalia
Sunset Beach is now back open after taking the brunt of the storm surge during Hurricane Idalia at the end of August.
Sunset Beach to reopen this weekend after month-long emergency dune restoration project
Sunset Beach will reopen this weekend following a month of restoring the dunes and planting vegetation to counteract the damages from Hurricane Idalia.
'Acapulco has been destroyed': Hurricane Otis blamed for 27 deaths as survivors recover from historic storm
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Hurricane Otis makes historic Category 5 landfall as 'nightmare scenario' unfolds near Acapulco, Mexico
Otis was the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall on the Pacific side of Mexico. It was also the first time an Eastern Pacific hurricane made landfall at Category 5 intensity.
FEMA extends deadline for assistance to Tampa Bay area residents after Hurricane Idalia
Two months after Hurricane Idalia battered the Tampa Bay area, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the deadline to apply for assistance.
Sunset Beach moves one step closer to reopening
Sunset Beach is one step closer to reopening as crews work to restore the dunes that Hurricane Idalia decimated.