Hurricane, Tropical Storm Watch vs. Warning: Here's what each means
Warnings are more dire than watches, but both need to be taken seriously. Here's a look at the differences between a Tropical Storm Watch, Hurricane Watch, Storm Surge Watch, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Warning, and Storm Surge Warning.
U-Haul offering free self-storage to Floridians preparing for Hurricane Milton
Residents across Florida’s western coast are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Milton, which has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it brews in the Gulf of Mexico.
'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.
Hurricane Milton: County-by-county guide
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay Area as a major hurricane on Wednesday.
Tampa looking for help in cleaning up debris from Helene ahead of Milton
Massive piles of debris continue to build at the McKay Bay transfer station in Tampa.
Tampa and Clearwater opening city garages for free ahead of Hurricane Milton
The City of Tampa and the City of Clearwater are opening city garages for free for residents.
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Milton
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Milton for 35 Florida counties, including all of the Tampa Bay Area.
Tropical Storm Milton getting stronger as it heads toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on Saturday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Milton: Pinellas County bracing for storm
Pinellas County residents in coastal communities and emergency officials are bracing for Milton while continuing Helene recovery efforts.
City of St. Pete begins preps ahead of Milton
While still in recovery from Hurricane Helene, the City of St. Petersburg is preparing for Tropical Storm Milton.
6 FEMA sites open in Pinellas County to help people apply for assistance
It’s now been more than a week since Hurricane Helene devastated Tampa Bay. For the last several days, many who lost everything have been clearing out their homes and putting their water-soaked debris on their curbs all while balancing the financial burdens.
Tropical Storm Milton: Will the storm strengthen and hit the Tampa Bay Area?
Tropical Storm Milton has the potential to form into a dangerous hurricane that could strike the west coast of Florida during the workweek with damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge and torrential rain.
Hurricane Helene weather reports from college student go viral
An unexpected source became a trusted and go-to place for information during Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina - a college student’s Facebook page.
Tampa preparing for next storm while continuing recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene
More than a week after historic storm surge from Hurricane Helene flooded neighborhoods across Tampa, the city is now bracing for Tropical Storm Milton.
Yellow jackets swarm in Helene-ravaged towns
Health agencies are loading up on EpiPens and Benadryl to help with swarming yellow jackets in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Bay Area doctor impacted by Hurricane Helene uses social media to help others with flooded homes
Hurricane Helene isn't the first time homeowners in the Shore Acres neighborhood of St. Petersburg have seen flooding, but it's the worst they've dealt with.
Artificial intelligence can help with contents insurance claims after Hurricane Helene
As those in the Tampa Bay area continue to recover and move forward after Hurricane Helene, insurance claims are weighing heavily on many people's minds.
How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns
Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.
Watch: Dolly Parton announces $2 million for Helene victims
“We’re all here to mend those broken hearts," Dolly Parton told a crowd in a Tennessee Walmart parking lot. “These are my mountains. These are my valleys … These are my people."
Sarasota Police recall rescuing Hurricane Helene victims
Before Hurricane Helene, Sarasota Police officers warned residents on land and water of potential impacts and cautioned residents to heed evacuation orders.