Red tide detected at multiple Sarasota County beaches following Hurricane Ian
The water Hurricane Ian dumped on the state three weeks ago drained into the Gulf with the ingredients to trigger a harmful algal bloom. Now, signs are posted at multiple beaches in Sarasota County warning beach goers red tide is present.
The water Hurricane Ian dumped on the state three weeks ago drained into the Gulf with the ingredients to trigger a harmful algal bloom. Now, signs are posted at multiple beaches in Sarasota County warning beach goers red tide is present.
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean are still predicted to stay quiet for the next five days, as we approach the end of October in the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean are still predicted to stay quiet for the next five days, as we approach the end of October in the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Sanibel Causeway reopens to residents ahead of schedule after emergency repairs following Hurricane Ian
The 3-mile causeway was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, with some parts washed away entirely. It was initially predicted that repairs could take months. Instead, the span reopened just three weeks after the storm made landfall.
The 3-mile causeway was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, with some parts washed away entirely. It was initially predicted that repairs could take months. Instead, the span reopened just three weeks after the storm made landfall.
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria after Hurricane Ian
Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year, driven largely by a surge in Lee County, which was hit hardest by Hurricane Ian. There have been nearly double the number of cases so far this year compared to all of 2021.
Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year, driven largely by a surge in Lee County, which was hit hardest by Hurricane Ian. There have been nearly double the number of cases so far this year compared to all of 2021.
Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Full repairs to Sarasota County schools could take months
Sarasota County school leaders said they’ve come a long way to get all schools open this week after Hurricane Ian, but full repairs could take months.
Sarasota County school leaders said they’ve come a long way to get all schools open this week after Hurricane Ian, but full repairs could take months.
Hurricane Ian causes up to $1.56 billion in estimated losses to Florida agriculture industry
With its combination of punishing wind and widespread flooding, Hurricane Ian caused up to $1.56 billion in estimated losses for the state’s agriculture industry, according to a University of Florida preliminary assessment.
With its combination of punishing wind and widespread flooding, Hurricane Ian caused up to $1.56 billion in estimated losses for the state’s agriculture industry, according to a University of Florida preliminary assessment.
Tuesday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says the Caribbean and Atlantic are still quiet, with no development expected in the next 5 days. Lisa would be the next named storm on the list for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says the Caribbean and Atlantic are still quiet, with no development expected in the next 5 days. Lisa would be the next named storm on the list for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Make your donation count: Organizations leading Hurricane Ian relief
After a disaster like Hurricane Ian, it's hard to know where your donation will make the most difference.
After a disaster like Hurricane Ian, it's hard to know where your donation will make the most difference.
Tuesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Tuesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Volunteers help clean up Wimauma historic cemetery after Hurricane Ian
Volunteers were at Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wimauma on Monday, chopping up trees that fell on top of gravestones and other storm debris caused by Hurricane Ian.
Volunteers were at Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wimauma on Monday, chopping up trees that fell on top of gravestones and other storm debris caused by Hurricane Ian.
Monday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says no development is expected in the Caribbean or Atlantic in the near future.
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says no development is expected in the Caribbean or Atlantic in the near future.
Freeze alerts issued for more than 70 million Americans as coldest air of season invades Midwest, South, East
The cold air will be accompanied by snow, rain and wind from the Great Lakes to the Northeast, as the season's first significant snowstorm buries the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The cold air will be accompanied by snow, rain and wind from the Great Lakes to the Northeast, as the season's first significant snowstorm buries the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
5 DeSoto County schools reopening Monday following Hurricane Ian
Five schools in DeSoto County are set to reopen Monday.
Five schools in DeSoto County are set to reopen Monday.
Sarasota County schools fully reopen after Hurricane Ian
Students in southern Sarasota County are returning to school on Monday after being out for nearly three weeks because of Hurricane Ian.
Students in southern Sarasota County are returning to school on Monday after being out for nearly three weeks because of Hurricane Ian.
Sunday weathercast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Today's tropical weather forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku