NOAA updates 2021 hurricane outlook, predicts above-average season

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.

Elsa kills 1 in Florida, spawns tornado hurting 10 at Georgia naval base

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

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

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

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 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

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.

Timeline of Hurricane Elsa's impacts on Tampa Bay

Timeline of Hurricane Elsa's impacts on Tampa Bay

Hurricane Elsa is continuing to strengthen as it tracks toward Florida. Conditions will continue to deteriorate through the night, with the southern parts of the area seeing the worst impacts first. Here's what the west coast of Florida and the Tampa Bay area can expect as that happens.

Hurricane Elsa is continuing to strengthen as it tracks toward Florida. Conditions will continue to deteriorate through the night, with the southern parts of the area seeing the worst impacts first. Here's what the west coast of Florida and the Tampa Bay area can expect as that happens.

County by county: Tropical Storm Elsa emergency information

County by county: Tropical Storm Elsa emergency information

Tropical Storm Elsa is forecast to pass close to the Tampa Bay area and may strengthen to a hurricane before that time. Many Tampa Bay area counties are issuing emergency orders.

Tropical Storm Elsa is forecast to pass close to the Tampa Bay area and may strengthen to a hurricane before that time. Many Tampa Bay area counties are issuing emergency orders.

Tropical Storm Elsa weakens over Cuba but warnings issued for Florida

Tropical Storm Elsa weakens over Cuba but warnings issued for Florida

Tropical Storm Elsa crossed Cuba late Monday and had emerged back over water in the Gulf of Mexico, where conditions may allow the ragged system to organize and strengthen before hitting Florida.

Tropical Storm Elsa crossed Cuba late Monday and had emerged back over water in the Gulf of Mexico, where conditions may allow the ragged system to organize and strengthen before hitting Florida.

Tropical Storm Elsa tracks toward Cuba; watch issued for Tampa Bay coast

Tropical Storm Elsa tracks toward Cuba; watch issued for Tampa Bay coast

Tropical Storm Elsa slowed down and weakened Sunday, but forecasters are confident enough that the storm will turn north that they've issued a tropical storm watch for much of Florida's west coast.

Tropical Storm Elsa slowed down and weakened Sunday, but forecasters are confident enough that the storm will turn north that they've issued a tropical storm watch for much of Florida's west coast.