Fujiwhara Effect: What is it, what happens? Will Invest 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto combine?
With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?
With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?
Hurricane Helene, Milton: Some Manatee County residents still waiting for help one year later
It's been one year since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and there is still visible damage across Manatee County. In some cases, families are still working to recover.
It's been one year since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and there is still visible damage across Manatee County. In some cases, families are still working to recover.
Tracking Humberto, Gabrielle, and Invest 94L
The tropics have sprung to life this week, as Humberto has formed and Invest 94L could become a named storm by the end of the weekend. Neither appears to pose any immediate issues for West Central and Southwest Florida. Humberto’s formation, while Gabrielle is in the North Atlantic, marked the first time this year we have had two active named storms at the same time.
The tropics have sprung to life this week, as Humberto has formed and Invest 94L could become a named storm by the end of the weekend. Neither appears to pose any immediate issues for West Central and Southwest Florida. Humberto’s formation, while Gabrielle is in the North Atlantic, marked the first time this year we have had two active named storms at the same time.
Sen. Ashley Moody visits Treasure Island days before Hurricane Helene anniversary
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody continued her push for hurricane safety legislation Wednesday afternoon in Treasure Island as she touted the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," during a press conference.
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody continued her push for hurricane safety legislation Wednesday afternoon in Treasure Island as she touted the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act," during a press conference.
Treasure Island in 'recovery mode' one year after Hurricane Helene
As Monica Pepe stood in front of her condo in the La Costa Brava complex in Treasure Island, she got emotional.
As Monica Pepe stood in front of her condo in the La Costa Brava complex in Treasure Island, she got emotional.
Tommy Bahama returns to St. Armands nearly one year after Hurricane Helene
Tommy Bahama is back on St. Armands Circle, nearly one year after back-to-back hurricanes left the area reeling.
Tommy Bahama is back on St. Armands Circle, nearly one year after back-to-back hurricanes left the area reeling.
Gabrielle remains powerful hurricane, 2 more tropical waves see increased chances of development: NHC
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching two tropical disturbances that could soon develop in the Atlantic as a strong Hurricane Gabrielle turns away from the U.S.
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching two tropical disturbances that could soon develop in the Atlantic as a strong Hurricane Gabrielle turns away from the U.S.
Casey Key business reflects one year after Hurricanes Helene, Milton: ‘We are back’
Friday will mark one year since Hurricane Helene's storm surge forever changed parts of the Tampa Bay area – including Sarasota County.
Friday will mark one year since Hurricane Helene's storm surge forever changed parts of the Tampa Bay area – including Sarasota County.
Gabrielle strengthens into major hurricane, NHC watching 2 more tropical waves over Atlantic
The tropics are waking up as summer gives way to fall, with the National Hurricane Center watching two more tropical waves for possible development as Hurricane Gabrielle intensifies over the warm Atlantic waters.
The tropics are waking up as summer gives way to fall, with the National Hurricane Center watching two more tropical waves for possible development as Hurricane Gabrielle intensifies over the warm Atlantic waters.
From dishwasher to owner: Beloved North Redington Beach café reopens after Hurricane Helene
The Frog Pond Café, a 43-year-old staple on North Redington Beach, is reopening its doors after sustaining catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.
The Frog Pond Café, a 43-year-old staple on North Redington Beach, is reopening its doors after sustaining catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle expected to become hurricane this weekend: NHC
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Gabrielle should strengthen in the coming days, eventually becoming a hurricane.
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Gabrielle should strengthen in the coming days, eventually becoming a hurricane.
Beachcomber Resort, Jimmy B's Beach Bar to reopen in October
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making.
On the Beachcomber Resort’s marquee is a message that has been a year in the making.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle's development slows as system encounters dry air over Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gabrielle is moving over the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center says the system remains poorly organized after developing on Wednesday morning.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle is moving over the Atlantic, but the National Hurricane Center says the system remains poorly organized after developing on Wednesday morning.
Tracking Tropical Storm Gabrielle and two separate disturbances
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed in the Central Atlantic on Wednesday morning.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed in the Central Atlantic on Wednesday morning.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene, Blue Ridge Parkway reopens near Asheville, North Carolina
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened Monday, marking a major milestone in the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene, nearly a year after the historically devastating storm.
A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina reopened Monday, marking a major milestone in the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene, nearly a year after the historically devastating storm.
FOX 13 meteorologists tracking only one disturbance in the tropics
We continue to monitor only one area of potential development in the Atlantic. A tropical wave, set to emerge off the coast of Africa within the next day or so, has now been assigned a low 30% chance of formation within the next week.
We continue to monitor only one area of potential development in the Atlantic. A tropical wave, set to emerge off the coast of Africa within the next day or so, has now been assigned a low 30% chance of formation within the next week.
Davis Islands firefighters serving from trailers as rebuild stalls after Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
Rethinking the storm: New hurricane scale could better warn communities
For decades, the Saffir-Simpson scale has rated hurricanes solely by wind strength, from Category 1 to 5. But researchers say that leaves out the deadliest threats: storm surge and flooding.
For decades, the Saffir-Simpson scale has rated hurricanes solely by wind strength, from Category 1 to 5. But researchers say that leaves out the deadliest threats: storm surge and flooding.
Hawaii turns watchful eye to Hurricane Kiko as storm returns to Category 4 strength
While the islands are in the five-day forecast cone, meteorologists said that Kiko will be a completely different storm by the time it approaches Hawaii early next week.
While the islands are in the five-day forecast cone, meteorologists said that Kiko will be a completely different storm by the time it approaches Hawaii early next week.
Slow-moving Invest 91L struggling to develop
We are still tracking Invest 91L as it drifts across the central tropical Atlantic. The National Weather Service has now dropped its 7-day development odds to 60%.
We are still tracking Invest 91L as it drifts across the central tropical Atlantic. The National Weather Service has now dropped its 7-day development odds to 60%.