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.
Circle K Day postponed in Florida, Georgia, Carolinas. Here's why.
Circle K is celebrating “Circle K Day" on Thursday with discounts on snacks, drinks, and fuel at its convenience stores and gas stations in the U.S. - except for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina due to Hurricane Idalia.
Circle K is celebrating “Circle K Day" on Thursday with discounts on snacks, drinks, and fuel at its convenience stores and gas stations in the U.S. - except for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina due to Hurricane Idalia.
Tropical Storm Jose forms in Atlantic Ocean
A day after Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Area as a major Category 3 storm another tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
A day after Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend Area as a major Category 3 storm another tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Citrus County: Idalia updates and emergency information
Follow ongoing updates from Citrus County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Follow ongoing updates from Citrus County in response to Hurricane Idalia.
Thursday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Tropical Storm Jose forms in Atlantic
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg is keeping an eye on three named storms, including Tropical Storm Jose, which formed early Thursday morning. He adds that there is potential for a fourth storm to develop as it rolls off the coast of Africa. Osterberg says the good news is that all of the tropical systems will stay over open water.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg is keeping an eye on three named storms, including Tropical Storm Jose, which formed early Thursday morning. He adds that there is potential for a fourth storm to develop as it rolls off the coast of Africa. Osterberg says the good news is that all of the tropical systems will stay over open water.
DeSantis, FEMA Chief Assess Idalia Damage
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell planned Thursday to "see first-hand" damage from powerful Hurricane Idalia, a day after the storm barreled through North Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell planned Thursday to "see first-hand" damage from powerful Hurricane Idalia, a day after the storm barreled through North Florida.
'That car is flying!' Wild video shows Idalia-fueled tornado flip car in S.C.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Hurricane Idalia updates: What we know about flooding, damages in Tampa Bay Area
Waters began receding across the Tampa Bay Area Wednesday evening, hours after Hurricane Idalia swamped coastal communities with the worst storm surge the region has seen in decades.
Waters began receding across the Tampa Bay Area Wednesday evening, hours after Hurricane Idalia swamped coastal communities with the worst storm surge the region has seen in decades.
Thursday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg