Will Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld close because of Hurricane Nicole?
Nicole is projected to impact Florida and make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane this week.
Nicole is projected to impact Florida and make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane this week.
Nicole strengthens into hurricane
Tropical Storm Nicole strengthened into a category 1 hurricane Wednesday evening as it made landfall on Grand Bahama Island.
Tropical Storm Nicole strengthened into a category 1 hurricane Wednesday evening as it made landfall on Grand Bahama Island.
Polk County residents prepare for Hurricane Nicole
With Hurricane Nicole getting closer to Polk County and the rest of the Bay Area, some were preparing Wednesday just in case the storm is worse than predicted.
With Hurricane Nicole getting closer to Polk County and the rest of the Bay Area, some were preparing Wednesday just in case the storm is worse than predicted.
Manatee County restaurant to stay open for the community when Nicole moves through
People in Manatee County said they're nervous of what wind and rain from Tropical Storm Nicole could do to their properties that are already damaged from Hurricane Ian.
People in Manatee County said they're nervous of what wind and rain from Tropical Storm Nicole could do to their properties that are already damaged from Hurricane Ian.
Wednesday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Tropical Storm Nicole Update: November 9, 2022
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Nicole as it sets its sights on Florida. The entire Bay Area is under a tropical storm warning. Dellegatto says we can expect tropical storm-force winds, which will peak at 60 miles an hour and 2-4? of rain through Thursday. He says the worst weather for the Bay Area will be Thursday morning. As of Wednesday evening the center of the storm was over the Bahamas and Dellegatto predicts that landfall will be around midnight on the east coast of Florida.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Nicole as it sets its sights on Florida. The entire Bay Area is under a tropical storm warning. Dellegatto says we can expect tropical storm-force winds, which will peak at 60 miles an hour and 2-4? of rain through Thursday. He says the worst weather for the Bay Area will be Thursday morning. As of Wednesday evening the center of the storm was over the Bahamas and Dellegatto predicts that landfall will be around midnight on the east coast of Florida.
Nicole reaches hurricane strength as it heads toward Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole strengthened into a category 1 hurricane Wednesday evening as it made landfall on Grand Bahama Island.
Tropical Storm Nicole strengthened into a category 1 hurricane Wednesday evening as it made landfall on Grand Bahama Island.
VIDEO: Building collapses at Daytona Beach Shores as Hurricane Nicole approaches
As Hurricane Nicole makes its way toward Florida, gusty winds and rain are already moving into the area, which has partially collapsed a building alongside the beach.
As Hurricane Nicole makes its way toward Florida, gusty winds and rain are already moving into the area, which has partially collapsed a building alongside the beach.
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Tropical weather forecast: Tropical storm, hurricane warnings issued as Tropical Storm Nicole nears Florida
Meteorologist Jim Weber says Tropical Storm Nicole is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches Florida's east coast, which is already seeing significant beach erosion before the storm has even made landfall. The large size of the storm means essentially the entire state of Florida will see tropical storm-force winds.
Meteorologist Jim Weber says Tropical Storm Nicole is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches Florida's east coast, which is already seeing significant beach erosion before the storm has even made landfall. The large size of the storm means essentially the entire state of Florida will see tropical storm-force winds.
Publix announces Florida store closures ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening the Sunshine State's east coast and its path expected to cover most of Central Florida, Publix began announcing store closures.
With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening the Sunshine State's east coast and its path expected to cover most of Central Florida, Publix began announcing store closures.
When was the last time a hurricane made landfall on Florida's east coast in November? 1935
Only one hurricane has ever made landfall on Florida's east coast in November in recorded history: The Yankee hurricane of 1935.
Only one hurricane has ever made landfall on Florida's east coast in November in recorded history: The Yankee hurricane of 1935.
Today's tropics forecast: Tropical Storm Nicole on its way
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says whether Tropical Storm Nicole becomes a hurricane - or not - the forecast for the Tampa Bay area will not change much. The region is anticipating tropical storm-force winds. Winds will gust between 35-45 mph, with some higher gusts inland. There could be between 2 to 4 inches of rain. By Thursday morning, it will be a windy, rainy mess based on the current forecast path.
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says whether Tropical Storm Nicole becomes a hurricane - or not - the forecast for the Tampa Bay area will not change much. The region is anticipating tropical storm-force winds. Winds will gust between 35-45 mph, with some higher gusts inland. There could be between 2 to 4 inches of rain. By Thursday morning, it will be a windy, rainy mess based on the current forecast path.
Wednesday morning weathercast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Preparations underway for Nicole as Tampa Bay area residents still recover from Hurricane Ian
Preparations are underway across the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Nicole. Officials are encouraging all residents to keep all close eye on their city and county's social media feeds for the latest updates.
Preparations are underway across the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Nicole. Officials are encouraging all residents to keep all close eye on their city and county's social media feeds for the latest updates.
Nicole expected to strengthen before approaching Florida
Nicole is forecast to gradually strengthen before approaching Florida, and is expected to become a hurricane with winds over 74 miles per hour by Wednesday while it is moving near or over the Bahamas.
Nicole is forecast to gradually strengthen before approaching Florida, and is expected to become a hurricane with winds over 74 miles per hour by Wednesday while it is moving near or over the Bahamas.
Tropical Storm Watch issued for Florida's Gulf Coast; Nicole strengthens into tropical storm
Nicole has strengthened from a subtropical storm into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center says. Much of Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area, is now under a Tropical Storm Watch as the system churns in the Atlantic, and is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane later this week.
Nicole has strengthened from a subtropical storm into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center says. Much of Florida's Gulf Coast, including the Tampa Bay area, is now under a Tropical Storm Watch as the system churns in the Atlantic, and is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane later this week.
Polk County, residents near Peace River, brace for flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
Hurricane Ian flooded homes near the Peace River. With Tropical Storm Nicole threatening to bring more flooding, residents aren't taking any chances.
Tuesday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
North Port residents still left with debris piles, tarped roofs ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
Streets in North Port are still lined with debris piles waiting to be picked up as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole. The city also said it's time to make sure tarps are secure with many also still waiting for roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Streets in North Port are still lined with debris piles waiting to be picked up as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole. The city also said it's time to make sure tarps are secure with many also still waiting for roof repairs in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.