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.
Tropical Storm Watch issued for Florida's Gulf Coast ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole; hurricane warnings in effect for east coast
Now that Tropical Storm Nicole is no longer a subtropical storm, meteorologist Jim Weber breaks down the forecast as the storm takes aim at Florida. Nicole is still a large storm, and it will bring windy weather and plenty of rain to a good portion of the state when it makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday.
Now that Tropical Storm Nicole is no longer a subtropical storm, meteorologist Jim Weber breaks down the forecast as the storm takes aim at Florida. Nicole is still a large storm, and it will bring windy weather and plenty of rain to a good portion of the state when it makes landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday.
What is the difference between a tropical storm and a subtropical storm?
Tropical Storm Nicole began as a subtropical storm. As the system approaches Florida, it has many asking: What is the difference between a tropical storm and a subtropical storm?
Tropical Storm Nicole began as a subtropical storm. As the system approaches Florida, it has many asking: What is the difference between a tropical storm and a subtropical storm?
Tuesday morning weathercast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Will Nicole impact NASA's latest Artemis I launch attempt? SLS and Orion to remain at KSC launch pad
Florida is preparing for impacts from Subtropical Storm Nicole. The system will soak the Space Coast and bring hurricane-strength winds near where NASA's Artemis 1 rocket is awaiting liftoff.
Florida is preparing for impacts from Subtropical Storm Nicole. The system will soak the Space Coast and bring hurricane-strength winds near where NASA's Artemis 1 rocket is awaiting liftoff.
Monday evening's tropical weather forecast
Subtropical Storm Nicole formed Monday, east of the Bahamas. It's expected to move toward Florida's east coast this week with rain and wind increasing in the Bay Area in the middle of the week.
Subtropical Storm Nicole formed Monday, east of the Bahamas. It's expected to move toward Florida's east coast this week with rain and wind increasing in the Bay Area in the middle of the week.
Monday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
State, federal partners continue to help North Port rebuild after Hurricane Ian
More than five weeks after Hurricane Ian left the City of North Port devastated, blue tarps still cover roofs and some businesses remain closed. State and federal partners were back in the city Monday to continue efforts to help them rebuild.
More than five weeks after Hurricane Ian left the City of North Port devastated, blue tarps still cover roofs and some businesses remain closed. State and federal partners were back in the city Monday to continue efforts to help them rebuild.
Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber shows the predicted path of Subtropical Storm Nicole, which will dump rain and bring high winds to South Florida later this week.
Meteorologist Jim Weber shows the predicted path of Subtropical Storm Nicole, which will dump rain and bring high winds to South Florida later this week.