Invest 91 being watched in Gulf
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.
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.
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?
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?
Thursday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg.
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg.
'I would never have stayed': Fort Myers Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Ian warn of potential dangers
As a new hurricane season begins, those on Ft. Myers Beach continue to relive Hurricane Ian.
As a new hurricane season begins, those on Ft. Myers Beach continue to relive Hurricane Ian.
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.
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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Go behind the scenes of FOX 13's Skytower that stands tall on Kennedy Boulevard.
Go behind the scenes of FOX 13's Skytower that stands tall on Kennedy Boulevard.
Wednesday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Flooding closes I-275 exit in St. Pete as showers moved through Bay area
Flooding closed off the southbound exit of I-275 on 54th Avenue South in St. Petersburg Wednesday afternoon, troopers said.
Flooding closed off the southbound exit of I-275 on 54th Avenue South in St. Petersburg Wednesday afternoon, troopers said.
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Today's tropical weather forecast
A trough of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico will bring showers and storms over the next few days.
A trough of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico will bring showers and storms over the next few days.
Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
‘Mission Hurricane’ storm chaser talks upcoming season, takeaways from Hurricane Ian
Josh Morgerman has been through dozens and dozens of hurricanes and hosts his show called "Mission Hurricane".
Josh Morgerman has been through dozens and dozens of hurricanes and hosts his show called "Mission Hurricane".
TECO prepares for upcoming hurricane season with lessons learned from Ian
TECO has learned from Hurricane Ian and beefed up its systems to respond to a major hurricane – if one comes during the upcoming season.
TECO has learned from Hurricane Ian and beefed up its systems to respond to a major hurricane – if one comes during the upcoming season.
Tuesday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Low pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico expected to bring increased rainfall to Florida
Just a little more than a day away from the start of hurricane season, a trough of low pressure is being monitored in the Gulf of Mexico as it moves east toward Florida.
Just a little more than a day away from the start of hurricane season, a trough of low pressure is being monitored in the Gulf of Mexico as it moves east toward Florida.
Tuesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Which sunscreen should you choose? Here are the best of 2023
Consumer Reports tested over-the-counter sunscreens and ranked which is the best at keeping you and your family safe this summer.
Consumer Reports tested over-the-counter sunscreens and ranked which is the best at keeping you and your family safe this summer.
Hurricane Ian continues to provide valuable lessons as Bay Area officials prepare for upcoming storm season
Rebuilding continues in Southwest Florida more than eight months after the powerful Hurricane Ian left behind a path of destruction and Bay Area officials are using lessons learned from the storm to prepare for the 2023 season.
Rebuilding continues in Southwest Florida more than eight months after the powerful Hurricane Ian left behind a path of destruction and Bay Area officials are using lessons learned from the storm to prepare for the 2023 season.
Tuesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg