Hurricane Idalia: Where do Pinellas County beaches stand ahead of Labor Day weekend?
Pinellas County beaches took the brunt of Hurricane Idalia, but are also where residents are returning to in order to recharge – especially for Labor Day weekend.
Pinellas County beaches took the brunt of Hurricane Idalia, but are also where residents are returning to in order to recharge – especially for Labor Day weekend.
Friday evening forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Why fall season should actually begin on September 1
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
The calendar says autumn begins on Sept. 22, but 'climatological' or 'meteorological' fall starts 3 weeks earlier.
Benefits of negative training
FOX 13 reporter Tony Sadiku breaks down a new fitness trend that is helping people lose weight faster
FOX 13 reporter Tony Sadiku breaks down a new fitness trend that is helping people lose weight faster
Florida dog reunited with owner after being separated during Idalia
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Friday tropics update
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg is watching the tropics heading into Labor Day weekend. A new tropical depression has formed off the coast of Africa. Dave says tropical depression 12 is expected to move northwest out to sea and fall apart. He says that while Hurricane Idalia did slightly cool water temperatures in the Gulf Coast, temperatures are still high. Things in the tropics should stay quiet for the holiday weekend.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg is watching the tropics heading into Labor Day weekend. A new tropical depression has formed off the coast of Africa. Dave says tropical depression 12 is expected to move northwest out to sea and fall apart. He says that while Hurricane Idalia did slightly cool water temperatures in the Gulf Coast, temperatures are still high. Things in the tropics should stay quiet for the holiday weekend.
Friday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Losses from Hurricane Idalia expected to top $10 billion
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
At least two Pinellas EVs catch fire after Idalia storm surge compromises batteries
State officials had been warning Florida residents about the threat posed by storm surge to electric vehicles since Monday, days before Hurricane Idalia made landfall.
State officials had been warning Florida residents about the threat posed by storm surge to electric vehicles since Monday, days before Hurricane Idalia made landfall.
Friday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be hot and humid with more tropical downpours.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be hot and humid with more tropical downpours.
Fire officials warn of fires in low-lying areas that experienced flooding from Hurricane Idalia
Less than 48 hours after Hurricane Idalia moved up Florida's Gulf Coast, the cleanup and recovery have begun. Pinellas County officials said the county had the highest storm surge it’s had in years.
Less than 48 hours after Hurricane Idalia moved up Florida's Gulf Coast, the cleanup and recovery have begun. Pinellas County officials said the county had the highest storm surge it’s had in years.
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Erosion from Hurricane Idalia closes Indian Rocks Beach access points
The City of Indian Rocks Beach has closed 14 of its 28 access points due to extreme beach erosion caused by Hurricane Idalia.
The City of Indian Rocks Beach has closed 14 of its 28 access points due to extreme beach erosion caused by Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia leaves some homes in coastal communities unsafe for residents
People who live in coastal communities are now picking up the mess Hurricane Idalia left behind.
People who live in coastal communities are now picking up the mess Hurricane Idalia left behind.
Citrus County business owners left picking up pieces in Hurricane Idalia aftermath
Home and business owners in Citrus County began dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia Thursday, expecting the recovery to last days – potentially weeks.
Home and business owners in Citrus County began dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia Thursday, expecting the recovery to last days – potentially weeks.
Manasota Key Road devastated by Hurricane Idalia storm surge
High waves and winds from Hurricane Idalia left the road to get out of Manasota Key in pieces. Sarasota County is asking people to stay away from the area as they work to figure out how they'll fix it.
High waves and winds from Hurricane Idalia left the road to get out of Manasota Key in pieces. Sarasota County is asking people to stay away from the area as they work to figure out how they'll fix it.
Idalia aftermath: Pasco County residents clean up after major hurricane
Officials with Pasco County Emergency Management had estimated for 6,000 homes to be damaged, but they say that number wound up being closer to 2,000. Several dozen residents were displaced.
Officials with Pasco County Emergency Management had estimated for 6,000 homes to be damaged, but they say that number wound up being closer to 2,000. Several dozen residents were displaced.
Thursday evening forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
St. Armand’s Circle businesses begin cleanup after Hurricane Idalia
Sarasota businesses in St. Armand's Circle are starting to cleanup and reopen after Hurricane Idalia.
Sarasota businesses in St. Armand's Circle are starting to cleanup and reopen after Hurricane Idalia.