Here's how the 'Waffle House Index' measures a hurricane's potential impact
If a Waffle House closes before a hurricane, it is a sign that they expect extremely severe weather and that people in the area should also evacuate.
If a Waffle House closes before a hurricane, it is a sign that they expect extremely severe weather and that people in the area should also evacuate.
Tracking Hurricane Ian: Landfall Wednesday in southwest Florida
As of Wednesday morning, Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in southwest Florida, most likely north of Fort Myers, meaning that area will be on the right side of the eye and face high storm surge levels. FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg breaks down the forecast path and impacts from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers to Polk County.
As of Wednesday morning, Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in southwest Florida, most likely north of Fort Myers, meaning that area will be on the right side of the eye and face high storm surge levels. FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg breaks down the forecast path and impacts from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers to Polk County.
Why is the right side of a hurricane more dangerous?
Have you ever wondered why meteorologists say that the eastern side of the storm is the most dangerous? Or call it the "dirty side" of a hurricane?
Have you ever wondered why meteorologists say that the eastern side of the storm is the most dangerous? Or call it the "dirty side" of a hurricane?
‘Go home, Ian, you’re drunk’: Floridians use plywood to tell Hurricane Ian what they think
Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to grow into a Category 4 storm by the time it reaches the Sunshine State on Wednesday.
Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to grow into a Category 4 storm by the time it reaches the Sunshine State on Wednesday.
Damage reported after Hurricane Ian triggers dozens of tornado warnings in South Florida
Tornadoes spawned from Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on South Florida Tuesday evening.
Tornadoes spawned from Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on South Florida Tuesday evening.
Hurricane Ian expected to make landfall as a category 3 or 4 storm
As of 11 p.m. Tuesday night, Hurricane Ian was 110 miles southwest of Naples. FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto expects Ian to make landfall near the Cape Coral/ Fort Myers area as a category 3 or 4 hurricane. He says Ian will cause a storm surge. He also expects a lot of residents in Tampa and southward to lose power. Dellegatto says he wouldn?t be surprise if Tampa Bay had less water in it by Wednesday morning due to a northeast wind pushing the water offshore. He said we can expect winds of up to 100 miles per hour in southern Sarasota County and toward Fort Myers.
As of 11 p.m. Tuesday night, Hurricane Ian was 110 miles southwest of Naples. FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto expects Ian to make landfall near the Cape Coral/ Fort Myers area as a category 3 or 4 hurricane. He says Ian will cause a storm surge. He also expects a lot of residents in Tampa and southward to lose power. Dellegatto says he wouldn?t be surprise if Tampa Bay had less water in it by Wednesday morning due to a northeast wind pushing the water offshore. He said we can expect winds of up to 100 miles per hour in southern Sarasota County and toward Fort Myers.
Florida OKs driving on certain roadway shoulders during Hurricane Ian evacuation
With more than 2 million people along the Gulf Coast urged to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Ian, Florida Department of Transportation workers cleared highway shoulders in case they are needed to increase the flow of traffic for evacuations.
With more than 2 million people along the Gulf Coast urged to evacuate in advance of Hurricane Ian, Florida Department of Transportation workers cleared highway shoulders in case they are needed to increase the flow of traffic for evacuations.
Pasco residents make final preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian
Pasco County residents spent Tuesday boarding up homes and businesses ahead of Hurricane Ian. Some packed their cars and hit the road while others are still waiting to decide whether to evacuate.
Pasco County residents spent Tuesday boarding up homes and businesses ahead of Hurricane Ian. Some packed their cars and hit the road while others are still waiting to decide whether to evacuate.
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, seen in 'Tiger King' series, preps for Hurricane Ian
The Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, that was made famous by the Netflix series "Tiger King," is preparing for the impending landfall of Hurricane Ian along the Florida Gulf Coast.
The Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, that was made famous by the Netflix series "Tiger King," is preparing for the impending landfall of Hurricane Ian along the Florida Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Ian expected to become Category 4 storm before landfall over Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday
Hurricane Ian's track has shifted south of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday evening, but the storm continues to strengthen as it moves toward Florida's Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Ian's track has shifted south of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday evening, but the storm continues to strengthen as it moves toward Florida's Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Ian becomes category 2, prompts hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of Tampa Bay area
Hurricane Ian is continuing to quickly intensify and has prompted hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of the Tampa Bay area. The storm strengthened into a category 2 hurricane with winds now up to 105 mph.
Hurricane Ian is continuing to quickly intensify and has prompted hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of the Tampa Bay area. The storm strengthened into a category 2 hurricane with winds now up to 105 mph.
Hurricane Ian closings list: Walt Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld, Legoland, Busch Gardens
News, information, and updates on theme park operations at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, ahead of Hurricane Ian.
News, information, and updates on theme park operations at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, ahead of Hurricane Ian.
TECO changes course, will not shut down power to parts of downtown Tampa ahead of Hurricane Ian
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
Tampa Electric officials said earlier Tuesday it may need to shut down power to portions of downtown Tampa — including Davis Islands, Harbour Island and Channelside — ahead of Hurricane Ian. However, the utility said later it no longer planned any interruptions in power.
Wednesday evening weathercast
Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Hurricane Ian track forecast shifts south of Tampa Bay
Hurricane Ian's track has shifted south of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday evening, but the storm continue to strengthen as it moves toward Florida's Gulf Coast.?
Hurricane Ian's track has shifted south of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday evening, but the storm continue to strengthen as it moves toward Florida's Gulf Coast.?
Hurricane Ian evacuees take shelter in Polk County
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian.
The population of Polk County is growing because of Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian set to make landfall along Florida Wednesday evening
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen says Hurricane Ian, a Category 3 storm at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, should make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast sometime Wednesday evening. The storm will likely intensify before making landfall.
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen says Hurricane Ian, a Category 3 storm at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, should make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast sometime Wednesday evening. The storm will likely intensify before making landfall.
Atlanta Motor Speedway opens campgrounds to those fleeing Hurricane Ian
Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening its camping facility to those fleeing the path of Hurricane Ian.
Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening its camping facility to those fleeing the path of Hurricane Ian.
USF moves home game against ECU Pirates to FAU Stadium
This weekend, the Bulls were supposed to host the ECU Pirates at Raymond James Stadium, but Hurricane Ian has forced the game across the state.
This weekend, the Bulls were supposed to host the ECU Pirates at Raymond James Stadium, but Hurricane Ian has forced the game across the state.
Florida vs. Eastern Washington football game moved to Sunday due to Hurricane Ian
This Saturday's Eastern Washington University football game at the University of Florida has been rescheduled to Sunday due to Hurricane Ian.
This Saturday's Eastern Washington University football game at the University of Florida has been rescheduled to Sunday due to Hurricane Ian.