Sarasota Impacts: What to expect from Irma over the next 12 hours
“First responders can not help you,” was the message from Sarasota County Emergency Operations Chief Ed McCrane Sunday evening, as the county began to feel the first effects of Hurricane Irma’s wind field.
“First responders can not help you,” was the message from Sarasota County Emergency Operations Chief Ed McCrane Sunday evening, as the county began to feel the first effects of Hurricane Irma’s wind field.
Weakening Irma takes aim at Tampa Bay
Hurricane Irma is continuing to move toward Tampa Bay this morning. The storm re-strengthened to a Category 4 before making landfall on Cudjoe Key, FL at 9:06 a.m., but has since weakened back to a Category 3.
Hurricane Irma is continuing to move toward Tampa Bay this morning. The storm re-strengthened to a Category 4 before making landfall on Cudjoe Key, FL at 9:06 a.m., but has since weakened back to a Category 3.
Hurricane Irma drains Tampa Bay area waterways
Hurricane Irma’s winds are draining the water from Tampa Bay area waterways, creating an eerie pre-storm scene along Bayshore Boulevard and other popular destinations.
Hurricane Irma’s winds are draining the water from Tampa Bay area waterways, creating an eerie pre-storm scene along Bayshore Boulevard and other popular destinations.
Marines await Hurricane Irma at Raymond James Stadium
First responders and even some military vehicles are staging at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as Hurricane Irma approaches.
First responders and even some military vehicles are staging at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as Hurricane Irma approaches.
Rescuers brave Hurricane Irma's fury to save manatees
Hurricane Irma’s winds drained waterways around Tampa Bay late this morning, even though the storm was 200 miles away. It happened so fast that some manatees were apparently caught off-guard, leading to at least one impromptu rescue.
Hurricane Irma’s winds drained waterways around Tampa Bay late this morning, even though the storm was 200 miles away. It happened so fast that some manatees were apparently caught off-guard, leading to at least one impromptu rescue.
Deputies: Don't shoot at Hurricane Irma
Pasco County authorities have issued another stern warning about Hurricane Irma: shooting bullets into the storm won't help keep you safe.
Pasco County authorities have issued another stern warning about Hurricane Irma: shooting bullets into the storm won't help keep you safe.
Two law enforcement officials killed in Hardee County crash
Two Florida law enforcement officers died in a car crash while the state made final preparations for Hurricane Irma on Sunday morning.
Two Florida law enforcement officers died in a car crash while the state made final preparations for Hurricane Irma on Sunday morning.
Irma information: Sumter County
Ongoing updates for Sumter County residents as Hurricane Irma impacts Florida.
Ongoing updates for Sumter County residents as Hurricane Irma impacts Florida.
Police: Looter steals, crashes into Temple Terrace business
Police arrested a man after burglarizing a store during a state of emergency.
Police arrested a man after burglarizing a store during a state of emergency.
What can we expect from Hurricane Irma?
Hurricane Irma will slide up the west coast of Florida this weekend, bringing hurricane-force winds to most of the Tampa Bay area.
Hurricane Irma will slide up the west coast of Florida this weekend, bringing hurricane-force winds to most of the Tampa Bay area.
More than 170K without power after Irma turns toward Florida
Hurricane Irma is taking its time moving away from Cuba. Life-threatening storm surge is expected in the Florida Keys and the west coast of Florida Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Hurricane Irma is taking its time moving away from Cuba. Life-threatening storm surge is expected in the Florida Keys and the west coast of Florida Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Pasco Co. needs ham radio operators
Pasco County put out a call late Saturday for volunteers with a specific skill set and technical equipment to help with the response to Hurricane Irma.
Pasco County put out a call late Saturday for volunteers with a specific skill set and technical equipment to help with the response to Hurricane Irma.
Local leaders: The time to leave is now; tomorrow may be too late
As evacuation orders went up across the Tampa Bay Area Saturday, and the entire region was placed under a hurricane warning, local leaders hammered the message home: “Heed the warning.” “This is not a test.” “The time to take action is now.”
As evacuation orders went up across the Tampa Bay Area Saturday, and the entire region was placed under a hurricane warning, local leaders hammered the message home: “Heed the warning.” “This is not a test.” “The time to take action is now.”
TECO: 70% of customers may lose power; rolling blackouts possible as Irma nears
Tampa Electric Company’s top executive offered a stark view of Hurricane Irma’s possible impact on power customers Saturday.
Tampa Electric Company’s top executive offered a stark view of Hurricane Irma’s possible impact on power customers Saturday.
Miami couple's compromise during storm preps ends with car in living room
Many Floridians spent time this week boarding up their homes and securing their valuables ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Many Floridians spent time this week boarding up their homes and securing their valuables ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Skyway bridge closed; some shoulders open in Bay Area
Florida Highway Patrol said Saturday it would close the three major bridges between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties when wind speeds reached 40 miles per hour.
Florida Highway Patrol said Saturday it would close the three major bridges between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties when wind speeds reached 40 miles per hour.
Irma shifts: The prime is target is now Tampa, not Miami
With the window closing fast for anyone wanting to escape, Irma hurtled toward Florida with 125 mph winds Saturday on a shifting track that took it away from Miami and instead threatened the Tampa area with its first direct hit from a major hurricane in nearly a century.
With the window closing fast for anyone wanting to escape, Irma hurtled toward Florida with 125 mph winds Saturday on a shifting track that took it away from Miami and instead threatened the Tampa area with its first direct hit from a major hurricane in nearly a century.
Mandatory evacuation for Hillsborough Zone A
Hillsborough County is ordering all residents in Zone A to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma. All special needs and mobile home residents should also evacuate.
Hillsborough County is ordering all residents in Zone A to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma. All special needs and mobile home residents should also evacuate.
Hurricane Irma's long awaited turn expected on Saturday
The latest Hurricane Irma track moved slightly west as of Saturday morning, but FOX 13's meteorologists said there haven't been any other significant changes.
The latest Hurricane Irma track moved slightly west as of Saturday morning, but FOX 13's meteorologists said there haven't been any other significant changes.
Pinellas issues Hurricane Irma evacuation orders
Emergency officials in Pinellas County have decided to expand the evacuation of coastal areas and mobile homes ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Emergency officials in Pinellas County have decided to expand the evacuation of coastal areas and mobile homes ahead of Hurricane Irma.