Hurricane Idalia: Tampa Bay area airports to close ahead of storm
Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport will both close down ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia.
Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport will both close down ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia.
Tolls suspended as evacuations continue ahead of Idalia
Florida's governor has suspended tolls along the states west coast as mandatory and voluntary evacuations continue and residents brace for Idalia.
Florida's governor has suspended tolls along the states west coast as mandatory and voluntary evacuations continue and residents brace for Idalia.
Tropical Storm Idalia nears hurricane strength as it gets closer to Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane at any time as it lingers near Western Cuba. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico as it moves closer to landfall in Florida.
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane at any time as it lingers near Western Cuba. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico as it moves closer to landfall in Florida.
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Hardee County: Idalia updates and emergency information
Follow ongoing updates from Hardee County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Follow ongoing updates from Hardee County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Sumter County: Idalia updates and emergency information
Follow ongoing updates from Sumter County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Follow ongoing updates from Sumter County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Tropical Storm Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane; watches issued
Hurricane watches are in effect after Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday and is forecast to become a hurricane in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane watches are in effect after Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday and is forecast to become a hurricane in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'
There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.
There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Invest 93L upgraded to tropical depression, bringing rain and severe weather to Florida
An area of low pressure in the Caribbean has become a tropical depression and is expected to impact the Bay Area weather early next week.
An area of low pressure in the Caribbean has become a tropical depression and is expected to impact the Bay Area weather early next week.
Governor Ron DeSantis orders storm preps as potential system sets sights on Sunshine State
Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the state Division of Emergency Management to prepare for a storm that could affect Florida next week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the state Division of Emergency Management to prepare for a storm that could affect Florida next week.
Tropical storm likely to develop in Gulf of Mexico, bring rain to Florida
An area of low pressure in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical storm that will impact Bay Area weather next week.
An area of low pressure in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical storm that will impact Bay Area weather next week.
Potential tropical system may develop in Gulf of Mexico and head toward Florida
A potential tropical system is expected to bring rain to Central and South Florida next week.
A potential tropical system is expected to bring rain to Central and South Florida next week.
Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas as Tropical Storm Franklin takes aim at Hispaniola
Tropical Storm Harold, which became the eighth named storm of the 2023 hurricane season on Tuesday is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Texas.
Tropical Storm Harold, which became the eighth named storm of the 2023 hurricane season on Tuesday is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Texas.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 sets sights on Texas as several storms swirl in Atlantic
Texas is bracing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine as the tropics heat up.
Texas is bracing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine as the tropics heat up.
Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hurricane summit in St. Petersburg emphasizes communication as we head into the heart of the season
Meteorologists, emergency officials, and county staff gathered for the first-ever Local News and Meteorology Communications Summit Tuesday, discussing ways to improve communication during hurricane season.
Meteorologists, emergency officials, and county staff gathered for the first-ever Local News and Meteorology Communications Summit Tuesday, discussing ways to improve communication during hurricane season.
Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic season
Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
CERT volunteers preparing for next big storm
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.
Consumer watchdog pushes for transparency as families face delays, disputes for Hurricane Ian repairs
Nearly 10 months after Hurricane Ian, many other families also still can’t get their homes repaired due to a combination of delays and disputes.
Nearly 10 months after Hurricane Ian, many other families also still can’t get their homes repaired due to a combination of delays and disputes.
USGS water sensors capture lifesaving data in real-time during hurricanes
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is collecting potentially lifesaving data about storm surge levels.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is collecting potentially lifesaving data about storm surge levels.



















