NOAA issues its most aggressive hurricane season forecast on record
NOAA has released its seasonal hurricane outlook for the Atlantic basin, and due to warm waters and a diminishing El Niño, the agency believes the year could be ferocious.
NOAA has released its seasonal hurricane outlook for the Atlantic basin, and due to warm waters and a diminishing El Niño, the agency believes the year could be ferocious.
Tropical wave forms in southwest Atlantic 9 days before hurricane season begins
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a tropical disturbance in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean just days before the Atlantic hurricane season is about to commence.
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a tropical disturbance in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean just days before the Atlantic hurricane season is about to commence.
Florida's tax ‘holiday’ teed up for storm season
Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal.
Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal.
Hillsborough County pushes landscaping prep for hurricane season
With hurricane season just days away, now is the time to start working on your plan for preparation.
With hurricane season just days away, now is the time to start working on your plan for preparation.
State leaders pushing for new safety rules to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries
The state is looking to create new safety rules for lithium-ion batteries as Florida enters hurricane season, after witnessing the dangers of battery fires from electric vehicles damaged by Hurricane Ian.
The state is looking to create new safety rules for lithium-ion batteries as Florida enters hurricane season, after witnessing the dangers of battery fires from electric vehicles damaged by Hurricane Ian.
More than 100 wild flamingos counted in Florida, census shows
Audubon Florida counted more than 100 wild American flamingos across the state during one week in February, according to new census data.
Audubon Florida counted more than 100 wild American flamingos across the state during one week in February, according to new census data.
AI technology, lasers helping measure damage to forests caused by hurricanes
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) developed technology using lasers and artificial intelligence to evaluate how extensively forests are damaged during hurricanes.
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) developed technology using lasers and artificial intelligence to evaluate how extensively forests are damaged during hurricanes.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2024 is here: What you need to know
It's the last thing Floridians want to talk about, but the 2024 Hurricane Season is rapidly approaching, and this week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
It's the last thing Floridians want to talk about, but the 2024 Hurricane Season is rapidly approaching, and this week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
According to initial estimates, between $3-$4 billion worth of damage was done during the 2023 hurricane season.