'Building back': Fort Myers locals adjust to new norm after Hurricane Ian

For so many who call Ft. Myers Beach home, the sound of buildings being torn down has become a common occurrence. The community is still recovering from Hurricane Ian.

Tropical Depression 2 forms in Gulf of Mexico on first day of hurricane season

On the first day of the 2023 hurricane season, forecasters are now keeping an eye on Tropical Depression Two in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida panhandle. 

Experts increase number of storms expected in 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.

Invest 91 being watched in Gulf
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On the first day of the 2023 hurricane season, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says while NOAA is predicting an average number of storms but there is already a small disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico, Invest 91, which may bring some rain to Florida. However, he adds that if one major hurricane hits the area it was a ?bad' season regardless of how many named storms actually developed, which is why it is important to be prepared.

2023 hurricane season begins June 1: Here’s what to know

It’s time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastlines to make sure their storm plans are in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday.

Why don’t people evacuate during a hurricane warning?

It's a question that even has emergency officials scratching their heads. If you're warned to evacuate during a storm, why would you stay?

1 in 4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings, AAA survey finds

Hurricane season is quickly approaching, and officials say now is the time to prepare, because it only takes one storm to leave behind devastation.

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Today's tropical weather forecast
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A trough of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico will bring showers and storms over the next few days.