Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road

Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road

Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County. 

Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County. 

Rep. Castor calls out federal government for removing hurricane assistance

Rep. Castor calls out federal government for removing hurricane assistance

Rep. Kathy Castor called out the federal government on Monday for not doing enough to support the possible damage from this year’s hurricane season.

Rep. Kathy Castor called out the federal government on Monday for not doing enough to support the possible damage from this year’s hurricane season.

Potential for tropical activity off Southeast coast being monitored by National Hurricane Center

Potential for tropical activity off Southeast coast being monitored by National Hurricane Center

Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are keeping their eyes on an area of disturbed weather off the southeastern coast of the U.S. for the potential of tropical development.

Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are keeping their eyes on an area of disturbed weather off the southeastern coast of the U.S. for the potential of tropical development.

2025 hurricane season guide: Here's how to prepare

2025 hurricane season guide: Here's how to prepare

After the 2024 storms, few Floridians want to think about hunkering down and preparing for the 2025 season, but it is that time of year again.

After the 2024 storms, few Floridians want to think about hunkering down and preparing for the 2025 season, but it is that time of year again.

Tampa prepares for the 2025 hurricane season using lessons from last year's back-to-back storms

Tampa prepares for the 2025 hurricane season using lessons from last year's back-to-back storms

The 2025 hurricane season officially starts on Sunday, June 1. So Tampa leaders, first responders, and officials gathered on Friday to share important lessons learned from Helene and Milton. 

The 2025 hurricane season officially starts on Sunday, June 1. So Tampa leaders, first responders, and officials gathered on Friday to share important lessons learned from Helene and Milton. 

Gov. DeSantis urges hurricane preparedness for 2025 season

Gov. DeSantis urges hurricane preparedness for 2025 season

Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging all Floridians to be prepared for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially begins this weekend.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging all Floridians to be prepared for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially begins this weekend.

How Hope Pathways of Manatee County is helping those dealing with aftermath of last year's hurricane season

How Hope Pathways of Manatee County is helping those dealing with aftermath of last year's hurricane season

Rebuilding after last year’s hurricane season can be frustrating, bringing heartache and a lot of questions and concerns. Residents are left dealing with insurance claims not fully paid to finding the right contractor to do the job.

Rebuilding after last year’s hurricane season can be frustrating, bringing heartache and a lot of questions and concerns. Residents are left dealing with insurance claims not fully paid to finding the right contractor to do the job.

Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Alvin forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season.

Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center

Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center

As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.

As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.

St. Pete residents struggle to rebuild ahead of hurricane season as HUD funding plans take shape

St. Pete residents struggle to rebuild ahead of hurricane season as HUD funding plans take shape

As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.

As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.

St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience

St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience

As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. 

As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. 

Hurricane Season 2025: Pinellas officials urge boaters to be prepared

Hurricane Season 2025: Pinellas officials urge boaters to be prepared

In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.

In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.

Invest 90-E designated as Tropical Storm Alvin expected to form off Mexico's coast this week

Invest 90-E designated as Tropical Storm Alvin expected to form off Mexico's coast this week

A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.

A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.