Holmes Beach prepares for storm surge coming from Hurricane Ian
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Coastal towns are preparing for rain and storm surge from Hurricane Ian. On Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, storm shutters are going up and plywood is being hammered into place.
Polk County prepares for high winds, extensive flooding from Hurricane Ian
Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding.
Polk County may be shielded from the worst of Hurricane Ian's wrath, but it is expected to experience high winds and extensive flooding.
Hurricane Ian strengthens into category 2
Hurricane Ian is continuing to quickly intensify and has prompted hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of the Tampa Bay area. As of the 5 p.m. advisory, the storm has strengthened into a category 2 hurricane with winds now up to 100 mph.?
Hurricane Ian is continuing to quickly intensify and has prompted hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of the Tampa Bay area. As of the 5 p.m. advisory, the storm has strengthened into a category 2 hurricane with winds now up to 100 mph.?
What you should do with pets during a hurricane emergency
Planning for a disaster is key if you’re a pet owner
Planning for a disaster is key if you’re a pet owner
Hurricane Ian: Uber offering free round-trip rides to Tampa Bay area shelters
Uber is offering residents in the Tampa Bay area a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Uber is offering residents in the Tampa Bay area a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Floridians urged to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Lightning postpones preseason games against Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators due to Ian
The Tampa Bay Lightning had been set to face the Carolina Hurricanes for the first game of the preseason, but their next two games will be postponed due to Hurricane Ian.
The Tampa Bay Lightning had been set to face the Carolina Hurricanes for the first game of the preseason, but their next two games will be postponed due to Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian forecast to bring major flooding to Florida
Meteorologist Jim Weber says Hurricane Ian will strengthen to a major hurricane as it moves slowly up the west coast of Florida, causing major flood hazards along the way.
Meteorologist Jim Weber says Hurricane Ian will strengthen to a major hurricane as it moves slowly up the west coast of Florida, causing major flood hazards along the way.
Know your zone: Florida evacuation zones, what they mean, and when to leave
As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.
As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.
Why Florida's Gulf Coast is susceptible to a hurricane's storm surge
Studies have identified nearly 3 million homes in the Sunshine State that are vulnerable to a storm’s storm surge. It is unknown which communities will be in the target zone of Hurricane Ian.
Studies have identified nearly 3 million homes in the Sunshine State that are vulnerable to a storm’s storm surge. It is unknown which communities will be in the target zone of Hurricane Ian.
Florida suspending tolls, including in Bay Area, as evacuation orders are issued ahead of Ian
Florida is suspending tolls for Polk Parkway, Pinellas Bayway, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Selmon Expressway, and the I-4 connector until further notice as evacuation orders are being issued.
Florida is suspending tolls for Polk Parkway, Pinellas Bayway, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Selmon Expressway, and the I-4 connector until further notice as evacuation orders are being issued.
Florida gas prices decline as Hurricane Ian approaches, AAA says
Gas prices in Florida have dropped as Hurricane Ian nears the state, according to AAA.
Gas prices in Florida have dropped as Hurricane Ian nears the state, according to AAA.
Florida hotels offers 'distress rates' ahead of Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian nears the state of Florida, Rosen Hotels & Resorts said it is offering "distress rates" across some of its properties for Florida residents to have a safe and affordable place to stay as they ride out the storm.
As Hurricane Ian nears the state of Florida, Rosen Hotels & Resorts said it is offering "distress rates" across some of its properties for Florida residents to have a safe and affordable place to stay as they ride out the storm.
Beware the 'I' storms: It has more retirees than any other letter used for Atlantic hurricane names
A total of 12 'I' storms have been retired in the Atlantic – 10 of them since 2001.
A total of 12 'I' storms have been retired in the Atlantic – 10 of them since 2001.
Floridians, don't panic about gas supplies — take what you need, experts say
Each gas station can only hold so much fuel at a given time, and when those tanks are empty, businesses have to wait for the next shipment. Florida tries to make sure gas shipments continue as long as it is safe to do so.
Each gas station can only hold so much fuel at a given time, and when those tanks are empty, businesses have to wait for the next shipment. Florida tries to make sure gas shipments continue as long as it is safe to do so.
Hurricane Ian forms in Caribbean Sea
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains the possible impacts to the west coast of Florida based on the current path. Ian reached hurricane status Monday morning.
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains the possible impacts to the west coast of Florida based on the current path. Ian reached hurricane status Monday morning.
Hurricane Ian forms in Caribbean Sea
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains the possible impacts to the west coast of Florida based on the current path. Ian reached hurricane status Monday morning.
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains the possible impacts to the west coast of Florida based on the current path. Ian reached hurricane status Monday morning.
Monday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Tropical Storm Ian expected to become major hurricane as it slows down, tracks toward Florida
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for a portion of the Florida Keys as Tropical Storm Ian tracks toward the Sunshine State.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for a portion of the Florida Keys as Tropical Storm Ian tracks toward the Sunshine State.
Latest FOX Weather model shows Ian making landfall near Tampa Bay
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says the models are starting to come to agreement, with FOX Weather's model showing Tropical Storm Ian becoming a major hurricane before making landfall near Tampa Bay.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says the models are starting to come to agreement, with FOX Weather's model showing Tropical Storm Ian becoming a major hurricane before making landfall near Tampa Bay.