Tampa dodges major brunt of Tropical Storm Nicole
The City of Tampa was prepared for the worst of Tropical Storm Nicole but was able to dodge the major brunt of the storm, Mayor Jane Castor said Thursday.
The City of Tampa was prepared for the worst of Tropical Storm Nicole but was able to dodge the major brunt of the storm, Mayor Jane Castor said Thursday.
Thursday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Tropical Storm Nicole spares Polk County from any major damages
Polk County's emergency operations center did not get any reports of major damages from Tropical Storm Nicole.
Polk County's emergency operations center did not get any reports of major damages from Tropical Storm Nicole.
Tropical Storm Nicole Update: November 10, 2022
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says Nicole still has a decent circulation as of 4 p.m. on Thursday. He said she is still making her way across the state. As it moves away from the Bay Area, it is producing strong winds in the panhandle. However, he says Nicole will begin to pick up speed and move away, leaving us with improving weather.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says Nicole still has a decent circulation as of 4 p.m. on Thursday. He said she is still making her way across the state. As it moves away from the Bay Area, it is producing strong winds in the panhandle. However, he says Nicole will begin to pick up speed and move away, leaving us with improving weather.
Video across Florida: Tropical Storm Nicole devastates coastal, inland areas from Melbourne to Clearwater
Tropical Storm Nicole's impacts were felt from Daytona Beach to Melbourne to Polk County and over to the Florida West Coast. Video from drones and from folks on the ground shows the destruction left after the Category 1 storm made landfall.
Tropical Storm Nicole's impacts were felt from Daytona Beach to Melbourne to Polk County and over to the Florida West Coast. Video from drones and from folks on the ground shows the destruction left after the Category 1 storm made landfall.
Tropical Storm Nicole closures, sandbags, storm information for Tampa Bay area
Counties in the Tampa Bay area have been monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole throughout the week as it approached the east coast of Florida. The storm made landfall early Thursday morning, and there are still ongoing closures in the area.
Counties in the Tampa Bay area have been monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole throughout the week as it approached the east coast of Florida. The storm made landfall early Thursday morning, and there are still ongoing closures in the area.
Tropical Storm Nicole: Broward County pier partially collapses after storm makes landfall as hurricane
A nearly 60-year-old fishing pier in South Florida partially collapsed early Thursday morning when Nicole made landfall as a hurricane. The remaining portion of the pier suffered extensive damage, with many planks and railings missing.
A nearly 60-year-old fishing pier in South Florida partially collapsed early Thursday morning when Nicole made landfall as a hurricane. The remaining portion of the pier suffered extensive damage, with many planks and railings missing.
Hurricane Nicole unearths possible burial ground on Florida beach; multiple human remains found, sheriff says
When Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday morning on Florida's east coast, the storm brought strong winds and storm surge — and apparently unearthed the remains of multiple bodies buried in the sand.
When Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday morning on Florida's east coast, the storm brought strong winds and storm surge — and apparently unearthed the remains of multiple bodies buried in the sand.
2 killed after being shocked by fallen power line in Orange County, Florida, deputies say
Update (Nov. 14): The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of the man and woman killed after coming into contact with a live power line in the wake of Hurricane Nicole. Authorities said Kahlil Malik Sapp, 23, and Kianna Shaundadrea Sapp, died. Both were siblings and shared the same birthday.
Update (Nov. 14): The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of the man and woman killed after coming into contact with a live power line in the wake of Hurricane Nicole. Authorities said Kahlil Malik Sapp, 23, and Kianna Shaundadrea Sapp, died. Both were siblings and shared the same birthday.
Tampa International Airport report cancellations, delays due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Although the Tampa International Airport remained open Thursday, that didn't mean travelers were guaranteed to have a smooth day. Before sunrise, dozens and dozens of flights were either canceled or delayed due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
Although the Tampa International Airport remained open Thursday, that didn't mean travelers were guaranteed to have a smooth day. Before sunrise, dozens and dozens of flights were either canceled or delayed due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
Thursday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Paths for Hurricanes Ian, Nicole eerily similar to Charley, Jeanne in 2004
The tracks of Charley vs. Ian and Jeanne vs. Nicole are eerily similar.
The tracks of Charley vs. Ian and Jeanne vs. Nicole are eerily similar.
Tropical Storm Nicole update: Major storm dumps rain across Florida
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber shows the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole after it was downgraded from a hurricane overnight. Rain and wind are expected the rest of the day in the Tampa Bay area.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber shows the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole after it was downgraded from a hurricane overnight. Rain and wind are expected the rest of the day in the Tampa Bay area.
60-foot Christmas tree toppled by Hurricane Nicole at Cranes Roost Park
When or not it's considered too early to put up Christmas decorations – we'll leave that argument to everyone else -- the winds from Hurricane Nicole (now downgraded to a tropical storm) toppled a 60-foot Christmas tree at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.
When or not it's considered too early to put up Christmas decorations – we'll leave that argument to everyone else -- the winds from Hurricane Nicole (now downgraded to a tropical storm) toppled a 60-foot Christmas tree at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs.
Tropical Storm Nicole moves across Bay Area
It's a 'long, wet and windy morning' here in the Bay Area, as described by FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg. He said the area is still on target for up to four inches of rain due to Tropical Storm Nicole and the tropical storm-force winds will be arrive throughout most of the day before those wind speeds gradually begin to drop. The system is continuing to move northwest after making landfall on the east coast of Florida around 3 a.m.
It's a 'long, wet and windy morning' here in the Bay Area, as described by FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg. He said the area is still on target for up to four inches of rain due to Tropical Storm Nicole and the tropical storm-force winds will be arrive throughout most of the day before those wind speeds gradually begin to drop. The system is continuing to move northwest after making landfall on the east coast of Florida around 3 a.m.
Nicole whips 100-mph gust at NASA's moon rocket on Kennedy Space Center launch pad
NASA managers decided earlier this week to leave the 322-foot-tall moon rocket and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B, where it has been since the rollout on Nov. 4.
NASA managers decided earlier this week to leave the 322-foot-tall moon rocket and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B, where it has been since the rollout on Nov. 4.
Thursday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Nicole makes landfall as Category 1 hurricane
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Hurricane Nichole made landfall at 3 a.m. just south of Vero Beach. The storm has since downgraded back to a tropical storm. The system will now begin to slowly weaken as it heads northwest.
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Hurricane Nichole made landfall at 3 a.m. just south of Vero Beach. The storm has since downgraded back to a tropical storm. The system will now begin to slowly weaken as it heads northwest.
Hurricane Nicole approaches East Coast of Florida
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Nicole has maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour with higher gusts. The massive storm's winds are already reaching the Tampa Bay region. It's expected to make landfall along the east coast late Wednesday into early Thursday morning.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Nicole has maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour with higher gusts. The massive storm's winds are already reaching the Tampa Bay region. It's expected to make landfall along the east coast late Wednesday into early Thursday morning.
Tampa Bay area braces for Hurricane Nicole ahead of landfall
The Tampa Bay area is getting a reminder hurricane season isn’t quite over yet with tropical storm conditions expected from Hurricane Nicole.
The Tampa Bay area is getting a reminder hurricane season isn’t quite over yet with tropical storm conditions expected from Hurricane Nicole.