When was the last time Tampa Bay took a direct hit from a major hurricane? 1921
A century ago, the 1921 hurricane made landfall in Tarpon Springs, packing 120-mile-per-hour winds, a storm surge of 11 feet, and claiming the lives of eight – including children. That was the last time the Tampa Bay area took a direct hit from a major hurricane.
A century ago, the 1921 hurricane made landfall in Tarpon Springs, packing 120-mile-per-hour winds, a storm surge of 11 feet, and claiming the lives of eight – including children. That was the last time the Tampa Bay area took a direct hit from a major hurricane.
Buccaneers move practices to Miami area ahead of Hurricane Ian
So far, there has been no change to the Bucs' game against the Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
So far, there has been no change to the Bucs' game against the Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Pinellas County closing public access to barrier islands ahead of Hurricane Ian
Deputies with the Pinellas Sheriff's Office will close access to the barrier islands from Tierra Verde to the Dunedin Causeway ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Deputies with the Pinellas Sheriff's Office will close access to the barrier islands from Tierra Verde to the Dunedin Causeway ahead of Hurricane Ian.
This is what Hurricane Ian looked like from the International Space Station - 260 miles away
What does Hurricane Ian look like from space?
What does Hurricane Ian look like from space?
Pinellas County hospital evacuates patients ahead of Hurricane Ian
As residents and businesses follow mandatory evacuations in Pinellas County on Monday, hospitals also prepared for Hurricane Ian.
As residents and businesses follow mandatory evacuations in Pinellas County on Monday, hospitals also prepared for Hurricane Ian.
'Just evacuate': Hillsborough County residents seek shelter ahead of Hurricane Ian
Hillsborough County leaders issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in Zone A ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Ian.
Hillsborough County leaders issued mandatory evacuations for residents living in Zone A ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Ian.
Tampa Bay area grocery stores packed ahead of Hurricane Ian
Grocery stores throughout the Tampa Bay area were packed with people Monday stocking up on last minute supplies ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Grocery stores throughout the Tampa Bay area were packed with people Monday stocking up on last minute supplies ahead of Hurricane Ian.
7 ways to stay safe while using a generator
Generators can be dangerous if safety precautions aren't met. Here are 7 ways to make sure you stay safe while using a generator.
Generators can be dangerous if safety precautions aren't met. Here are 7 ways to make sure you stay safe while using a generator.
Holmes Beach prepares for storm surge coming from Hurricane Ian
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Polk County prepares for high winds, extensive flooding from Hurricane Ian
Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding.
Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding.
What you should do with pets during a hurricane emergency
Planning for a disaster is key if you’re a pet owner
Planning for a disaster is key if you’re a pet owner
Hurricane Ian: Uber offering free round-trip rides to Tampa Bay area shelters
Uber is offering residents in the Tampa Bay area a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Uber is offering residents in the Tampa Bay area a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Floridians urged to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Lightning postpones preseason games against Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators due to Ian
The Tampa Bay Lightning had been set to face the Carolina Hurricanes for the first game of the preseason, but their next two games will be postponed due to Hurricane Ian.
The Tampa Bay Lightning had been set to face the Carolina Hurricanes for the first game of the preseason, but their next two games will be postponed due to Hurricane Ian.
Know your zone: Florida evacuation zones, what they mean, and when to leave
As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.
As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.
Why Florida's Gulf Coast is susceptible to a hurricane's storm surge
Studies have identified nearly 3 million homes in the Sunshine State that are vulnerable to a storm’s storm surge. It is unknown which communities will be in the target zone of Hurricane Ian.
Studies have identified nearly 3 million homes in the Sunshine State that are vulnerable to a storm’s storm surge. It is unknown which communities will be in the target zone of Hurricane Ian.
Florida suspending tolls, including in Bay Area, as evacuation orders are issued ahead of Ian
Florida is suspending tolls for Polk Parkway, Pinellas Bayway, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Selmon Expressway, and the I-4 connector until further notice as evacuation orders are being issued.
Florida is suspending tolls for Polk Parkway, Pinellas Bayway, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Selmon Expressway, and the I-4 connector until further notice as evacuation orders are being issued.
Florida gas prices decline as Hurricane Ian approaches, AAA says
Gas prices in Florida have dropped as Hurricane Ian nears the state, according to AAA.
Gas prices in Florida have dropped as Hurricane Ian nears the state, according to AAA.
Florida hotels offers 'distress rates' ahead of Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian nears the state of Florida, Rosen Hotels & Resorts said it is offering "distress rates" across some of its properties for Florida residents to have a safe and affordable place to stay as they ride out the storm.
As Hurricane Ian nears the state of Florida, Rosen Hotels & Resorts said it is offering "distress rates" across some of its properties for Florida residents to have a safe and affordable place to stay as they ride out the storm.
Beware the 'I' storms: It has more retirees than any other letter used for Atlantic hurricane names
A total of 12 'I' storms have been retired in the Atlantic – 10 of them since 2001.
A total of 12 'I' storms have been retired in the Atlantic – 10 of them since 2001.