Fred degenerates to tropical wave; risk of severe weather remains
Tropical Depression Fred continued to struggle Saturday as it skirted the coast of Cuba. Now just a tropical wave, the system’s eventual impact on Florida will be less than first feared.
Tropical Depression Fred continued to struggle Saturday as it skirted the coast of Cuba. Now just a tropical wave, the system’s eventual impact on Florida will be less than first feared.
Small but speedy Tropical Storm Grace follows in Fred's footsteps
Some computer models show Tropical Storm Grace taking a track similar to Fred's. The storm’s eventual impact on Florida, if any, is not yet clear. Like Fred, land interaction through the Caribbean will play a large role.
Some computer models show Tropical Storm Grace taking a track similar to Fred's. The storm’s eventual impact on Florida, if any, is not yet clear. Like Fred, land interaction through the Caribbean will play a large role.
Tropical storm warnings canceled for most of Florida; heavy rain still expected in Bay Area
Tropical Storm Fred is expected to stay offshore as it passes Florida, but that doesn't mean we'll escape it's effects. Sunday will be a breezy day with heavy rain and possible flooding, forecasters warn. Meanwhile, another storm could be following a similar path.
Tropical Storm Fred is expected to stay offshore as it passes Florida, but that doesn't mean we'll escape it's effects. Sunday will be a breezy day with heavy rain and possible flooding, forecasters warn. Meanwhile, another storm could be following a similar path.
Tropical Depression Seven moves quickly across Atlantic; will soon become ‘Grace’
As Fred nears Florida, forecasters are keeping an eye on another disturbance out in the Atlantic that could become Tropical Storm Grace very soon.
As Fred nears Florida, forecasters are keeping an eye on another disturbance out in the Atlantic that could become Tropical Storm Grace very soon.
Threat of flooding around Myakka River keeps residents on edge ahead of Fred
One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.
One of those flood-prone areas is around the Myakka River. Friday night, water levels were OK, but if a storm rolls through, there are concerns the river won't be able to handle a lot of extra water.
Will Fred impact the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ preseason opener?
The defending Super Bowl champions are scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals for the first preseason game on Saturday night, but with Fred swirling south of Florida and on track to bring stormy weather to the Bay Area, the kickoff time could change.
The defending Super Bowl champions are scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals for the first preseason game on Saturday night, but with Fred swirling south of Florida and on track to bring stormy weather to the Bay Area, the kickoff time could change.
Tropical Depression Fred: Sandbag distribution around Tampa Bay
Sandbag filling stations have been set up around the Tampa Bay Area ahead of Tropical Depression Fred.
Sandbag filling stations have been set up around the Tampa Bay Area ahead of Tropical Depression Fred.
Disorganized Tropical Storm Fred will likely be a ‘rainmaker’ for Bay Area this weekend
Former Tropical Storm Fred remained a tropical depression after exiting rough terrain of Hispaniola but is forecast to return to tropical storm status in the coming days as it drifts into warmer waters. The first watches for Florida have been issued.
Former Tropical Storm Fred remained a tropical depression after exiting rough terrain of Hispaniola but is forecast to return to tropical storm status in the coming days as it drifts into warmer waters. The first watches for Florida have been issued.
Fred downgraded to tropical depression over Haiti, Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Fred was downgraded to a tropical depression Wednesday night as the storm battled landmasses and drier air over Hispaniola. The storm's impact on Florida will depend on its structure once it passes over the rough terrain.
Tropical Storm Fred was downgraded to a tropical depression Wednesday night as the storm battled landmasses and drier air over Hispaniola. The storm's impact on Florida will depend on its structure once it passes over the rough terrain.
Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.
Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.
Tropical Storm Fred develops just south of Puerto Rico
Tropical Storm Fred has officially been named, developing just south of Puerto Rico and bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to land masses in its immediate path.
Tropical Storm Fred has officially been named, developing just south of Puerto Rico and bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to land masses in its immediate path.
Tropical Storm Fred expected to form; may approach Florida
Forecasters have begun to issue advisories on a developing tropical storm that is expected to eventually track towards Florida.
Forecasters have begun to issue advisories on a developing tropical storm that is expected to eventually track towards Florida.
NOAA updates 2021 hurricane outlook, predicts above-average season
On Wednesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) put out its predictions for the rest of the 2021 hurricane season and now says there is a 65% chance of above-average activity.
On Wednesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) put out its predictions for the rest of the 2021 hurricane season and now says there is a 65% chance of above-average activity.
‘What we saw was crazy’: Security camera captures Jacksonville tornado
Footage shared by Inas Mahdi shows the moment the tornado blew past the front of her house, causing minor damage.
Footage shared by Inas Mahdi shows the moment the tornado blew past the front of her house, causing minor damage.
Elsa kills 1 in Florida, spawns tornado hurting 10 at Georgia naval base
A suspected tornado hurt 10 people at a Navy base in Georgia as Tropical Storm Elsa moved northeast. The storm killed at least one person in Florida.
A suspected tornado hurt 10 people at a Navy base in Georgia as Tropical Storm Elsa moved northeast. The storm killed at least one person in Florida.
Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall north of Tampa Bay; risk of flooding, storm surge remains
Even after Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Taylor County, the concern for flooding and storm surge remained in the Tampa Bay area as winds began to turn onshore along the Gulf Coast.
Even after Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Taylor County, the concern for flooding and storm surge remained in the Tampa Bay area as winds began to turn onshore along the Gulf Coast.
With minimal damage reported, flood-prone communities watch water levels as Elsa makes landfall
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
Thousands without power as Elsa brings gusting winds, heavy rain overnight
Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.
Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.
Elsa regains hurricane strength ahead of Florida landfall
Elsa, again a hurricane, is tracking north along Florida's west coast tonight. Despite its earlier strengthening, the storm has begun to look less impressive on radar as it nears the Tampa Bay Area.
Elsa, again a hurricane, is tracking north along Florida's west coast tonight. Despite its earlier strengthening, the storm has begun to look less impressive on radar as it nears the Tampa Bay Area.
Hurricane Elsa gaining strength as it nears Florida landfall
A storm that has lashed the Caribbean and the Florida Keys with pounding rain and gusty winds and complicated the search for survivors in a deadly condominium collapse has strengthened into a hurricane.
A storm that has lashed the Caribbean and the Florida Keys with pounding rain and gusty winds and complicated the search for survivors in a deadly condominium collapse has strengthened into a hurricane.