Power companies staged in Tampa Bay area ahead of Helene impacts
By Wednesday afternoon, power company staging areas, including parking lots at the Tropicana Field, will be full of hundreds of power company trucks from across the country.
By Wednesday afternoon, power company staging areas, including parking lots at the Tropicana Field, will be full of hundreds of power company trucks from across the country.
Mandatory evacuation order issued for coastal areas of Hernando County
Hernando County emergency managers announced a mandatory evacuation order starting Wednesday morning for families living in coastal areas.
Hernando County emergency managers announced a mandatory evacuation order starting Wednesday morning for families living in coastal areas.
Citrus County preparing for worst storm threat in 100 years as Helene draws near
Citrus County is bracing for a potentially "grave" impact from what is expected to be Hurricane Helene.
Citrus County is bracing for a potentially "grave" impact from what is expected to be Hurricane Helene.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
TS Helene: Manatee County storm prep update
Manatee County officials provided an update on storm preps ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
Manatee County officials provided an update on storm preps ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
Why the Waffle House Index is important when evaluating severe weather events
You’ve probably heard of the Waffle House Index, but do you know what it does or how it got its name?
You’ve probably heard of the Waffle House Index, but do you know what it does or how it got its name?
Tropical Storm Helene: Pinellas County providing update on storm prep
Pinellas County Emergency Management provided an update on storm prep ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. Pinellas County issued a mandatory evacuation for long term health care facilities in Zone A.
Pinellas County Emergency Management provided an update on storm prep ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. Pinellas County issued a mandatory evacuation for long term health care facilities in Zone A.
Tropical Storm Helene: Hernando County storm prep update
Hernando County Emergency Management provided an update on storm preparations. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for areas west of US-19 beginning on Wednesday morning.
Hernando County Emergency Management provided an update on storm preparations. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for areas west of US-19 beginning on Wednesday morning.
Timeline: Will Tropical Storm Helene strengthen and hit Florida?
Florida could get hit by a major hurricane by the end of this week as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens.
Florida could get hit by a major hurricane by the end of this week as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens.
Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
Gov. Ron DeSantis warns of ‘significant’ impacts from Helene in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging Floridians to be prepared for strong storm impacts from Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to hit Florida as a hurricane this week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging Floridians to be prepared for strong storm impacts from Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to hit Florida as a hurricane this week.
TS Helene: Tampa Mayor provides update
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preps ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene. A hurricane watch and a storm surge watch are in effect for portions of the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preps ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene. A hurricane watch and a storm surge watch are in effect for portions of the Tampa Bay area.
Tropical Storm Helene: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, city officials discuss storm preps
Tampa city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preparations ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene.
Tampa city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preparations ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene.
State of Emergency declared for several Bay Area counties
Hernando County is under a state of emergency ahead of possible impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Hernando County is under a state of emergency ahead of possible impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to become Helene as it gets closer to Florida
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to intensify into a hurricane before it approaches the northeastern Gulf Coast on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to intensify into a hurricane before it approaches the northeastern Gulf Coast on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says.
'The Great Storm': The major hurricane that brought changes to the Tampa Bay area still seen today
What some would later call “The Great Storm" pounded the Tampa Bay area, flooding much of Pinellas County and South Tampa 176 years ago this week.
What some would later call “The Great Storm" pounded the Tampa Bay area, flooding much of Pinellas County and South Tampa 176 years ago this week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Florida is under a state of emergency as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens and takes aim at the Sunshine State.
Florida is under a state of emergency as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens and takes aim at the Sunshine State.
Hurricane season heats up as odds increase for tropical system to develop, move into Gulf of Mexico
The odds of development are increasing for a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea that could shift up into the Gulf of Mexico.
The odds of development are increasing for a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea that could shift up into the Gulf of Mexico.
Debby causes up to $263M in farm losses
Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida last month.
Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida last month.
Pinellas County 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia released in hopes of raising awareness of flooding dangers
As we head into the second half of hurricane season, Pinellas County officials hope releasing 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia will increase awareness of the flooding dangers posed by storms.
As we head into the second half of hurricane season, Pinellas County officials hope releasing 911 calls from Hurricane Idalia will increase awareness of the flooding dangers posed by storms.