Experts increase number of storms expected in 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.
An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.
2023 hurricane season begins June 1: Here’s what to know
It’s time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday.
It’s time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday.
Why don’t people evacuate during a hurricane warning?
It's a question that even has emergency officials scratching their heads. If you're warned to evacuate during a storm, why would you stay?
It's a question that even has emergency officials scratching their heads. If you're warned to evacuate during a storm, why would you stay?
'I would never have stayed': Fort Myers Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Ian warn of potential dangers
As a new hurricane season begins, those on Ft. Myers Beach continue to relive Hurricane Ian.
As a new hurricane season begins, those on Ft. Myers Beach continue to relive Hurricane Ian.
‘Mission Hurricane’ storm chaser talks upcoming season, takeaways from Hurricane Ian
Josh Morgerman has been through dozens and dozens of hurricanes and hosts his show called "Mission Hurricane".
Josh Morgerman has been through dozens and dozens of hurricanes and hosts his show called "Mission Hurricane".
Hurricane Ian continues to provide valuable lessons as Bay Area officials prepare for upcoming storm season
Rebuilding continues in Southwest Florida more than eight months after the powerful Hurricane Ian left behind a path of destruction and Bay Area officials are using lessons learned from the storm to prepare for the 2023 season.
Rebuilding continues in Southwest Florida more than eight months after the powerful Hurricane Ian left behind a path of destruction and Bay Area officials are using lessons learned from the storm to prepare for the 2023 season.
Near-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season expected with up to 17 named storms, NOAA says
The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less active than recent years, with a forecast of a near-average season.
The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less active than recent years, with a forecast of a near-average season.
Boaters urged to be prepared for changes on Venice waterways due to Hurricane Ian impacts
In the months following Hurricane Ian, Master Officer Paul Joyce with the Venice Police Department has been busy working to make local waterways safe.
In the months following Hurricane Ian, Master Officer Paul Joyce with the Venice Police Department has been busy working to make local waterways safe.
Venice Theatre hopes to reopen main stage by Summer 2024 after Hurricane Ian destruction
The summer of 2024 is now the anticipated reopening date for the Venice Theatre's main stage after it was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.
The summer of 2024 is now the anticipated reopening date for the Venice Theatre's main stage after it was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.
NHC: First storm of 2023 Atlantic hurricane season formed in January: What that means
Hurricane season got off to an earlier start than anyone thought after federal meteorologists found that a powerful storm that formed in the Atlantic Ocean in January was subtropical.
Hurricane season got off to an earlier start than anyone thought after federal meteorologists found that a powerful storm that formed in the Atlantic Ocean in January was subtropical.
Hurricane Ian briefly attained Category 5 intensity off Florida's Gulf Coast, NHC says
According to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, Ian was responsible for $112.9 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history and the third-costliest in U.S. history, behind only Katrina ($190 billion) and Harvey ($151.3 billion).
According to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, Ian was responsible for $112.9 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history and the third-costliest in U.S. history, behind only Katrina ($190 billion) and Harvey ($151.3 billion).
'Ian' retired from hurricane naming lists by World Meteorological Organization
A hurricane named Ian or Fiona will never threaten land again after the World Meteorological Organization removed the names from a rotating list due to the damage and lives lost during the 2022 tropical season.
A hurricane named Ian or Fiona will never threaten land again after the World Meteorological Organization removed the names from a rotating list due to the damage and lives lost during the 2022 tropical season.
National Hurricane Center announces changes ahead of upcoming 2023 season
Six months after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm, people across Florida are still working to recover. As those efforts continue, state leaders and meteorologists are already looking ahead to the upcoming hurricane season.
Six months after Hurricane Ian made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm, people across Florida are still working to recover. As those efforts continue, state leaders and meteorologists are already looking ahead to the upcoming hurricane season.
Here are the hurricane names for the 2023 Atlantic season
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. This six-month period was chosen by the National Hurricane Center because it accounts for 97% of all Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes. Here are the names of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. This six-month period was chosen by the National Hurricane Center because it accounts for 97% of all Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes. Here are the names of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
20th anniversary concert for Hermitage Artistic Retreat will raise money to repair Hurricane Ian damages
Hermitage Artistic Retreat is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a star-studded concert. The performers are coming to help raise money to make repairs to damages caused by Hurricane Ian.
Hermitage Artistic Retreat is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a star-studded concert. The performers are coming to help raise money to make repairs to damages caused by Hurricane Ian.
Fire crews brace for ‘active brush fire season’ in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Hillsborough teacher helps high school girls impacted by Hurricane Ian find prom dresses
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Signs of damage from Hurricane Ian are still left behind around North Port, and you can still find a few at North Port High School.
Tampa Electric, Duke Energy propose rate hikes for customers after impacts from two hurricanes in 2022
Tampa Electric and Duke Energy Florida are proposing rate hikes for customers after a roller coaster of natural gas prices and damage from two hurricanes last year.
Tampa Electric and Duke Energy Florida are proposing rate hikes for customers after a roller coaster of natural gas prices and damage from two hurricanes last year.
'A beacon of hope': Sanibel Lighthouse relit five months after Hurricane Ian damage
Five months ago, after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida, locals spotted the Sanibel Lighthouse from the mainland missing a leg but still standing – it became a beacon of hope. That hope shined bright Tuesday morning after city officials relit the lighthouse for the first time since the major hurricane.
Five months ago, after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida, locals spotted the Sanibel Lighthouse from the mainland missing a leg but still standing – it became a beacon of hope. That hope shined bright Tuesday morning after city officials relit the lighthouse for the first time since the major hurricane.
Cleanup planned for North Port community still feeling impacts of Hurricane Ian
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.