Tampa hurricane preparation: City officials outline emergency safety updates
Tampa city leaders are encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, warning that waiting until a storm is approaching could leave families with little time to act.
Tampa city leaders are encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, warning that waiting until a storm is approaching could leave families with little time to act.
Why federal forecasters say 'it only takes one' storm as NOAA releases 2026 hurricane season predictions
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that the agency is predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, driven by a strengthening El Niño climate pattern.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that the agency is predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season, driven by a strengthening El Niño climate pattern.
NOAA reveals 2026 Atlantic hurricane season activity forecast as Super El Niño looms
NOAA released its official 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday, predicting a below-average season with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, including 1-3 major (Category 3+) hurricanes this year.
NOAA released its official 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday, predicting a below-average season with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, including 1-3 major (Category 3+) hurricanes this year.
Port Tampa Bay holds annual hurricane exercise, improves reliability ahead of storm season
Officials at Port Tampa Bay say they are entering hurricane season with stronger infrastructure and improved coordination, as they work to protect one of the state’s most critical fuel supply hubs at a time of heightened global attention on energy resources.
Officials at Port Tampa Bay say they are entering hurricane season with stronger infrastructure and improved coordination, as they work to protect one of the state’s most critical fuel supply hubs at a time of heightened global attention on energy resources.
Florida CFO announces new hurricane preparedness initiative across the state
With hurricane season less than a month away, state officials are making a push to make sure Floridians are prepared ahead of time.
With hurricane season less than a month away, state officials are making a push to make sure Floridians are prepared ahead of time.
2024 hurricanes wiped out years of growth for Tampa’s tree canopy: Study
The city of Tampa is facing a significant loss of tree canopy after the 2024 hurricane season, according to a new study presented to the city council.
The city of Tampa is facing a significant loss of tree canopy after the 2024 hurricane season, according to a new study presented to the city council.
Sarasota County Fire Department adds high-water rescue trucks and other new tools ahead of hurricane season
The Sarasota County Fire Department has new tools they've been training on ahead of this year's hurricane season.
The Sarasota County Fire Department has new tools they've been training on ahead of this year's hurricane season.
2026 hurricane season: Will below-average storm predictions lower Florida home insurance premiums?
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay.
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay.
How does insurance look in a below-average season?
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
It’s felt like homeowners’ insurance rates have only gone up for years, so experts explained to what extent that recent law changes, and if hurricane season predictions influence how much you pay. FOX 13's Briona Arradondo reports.
2026 Atlantic hurricane season: CSU predicts 'below normal' season
Colorado State University released its highly anticipated 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Thursday morning, expecting "somewhat below-normal" activity.
Colorado State University released its highly anticipated 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Thursday morning, expecting "somewhat below-normal" activity.
Tampa doubles ditch clearing pace ahead of hurricane season, some residents say upkeep remains battle
The city of Tampa announced crews have already graded and cleared more than 13,400 linear feet of ditches so far this year, which is double the pace from this time last year.
The city of Tampa announced crews have already graded and cleared more than 13,400 linear feet of ditches so far this year, which is double the pace from this time last year.
Gulfport celebrates reopening of Hurricane Eddie's as storm recovery hits new milestones
Nearly a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area, the City of Gulfport is marking its progress on the long road to recovery.
Nearly a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area, the City of Gulfport is marking its progress on the long road to recovery.
Hurricane-ravaged Humphris Park remains closed as Venice leaders look to repair and reopen it
Humphris Park at the South Venice Jetty has remained closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic damage and while the city of Venice said they are exploring options to reopen the park, but it will take time.
Humphris Park at the South Venice Jetty has remained closed since Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic damage and while the city of Venice said they are exploring options to reopen the park, but it will take time.
Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest storm in Atlantic history
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.
Shore Acres to get $32M flood relief project; residents question if it’s enough
For years, flooding has become a harsh reality for homeowners in Shore Acres, from hurricanes and heavy storms to even high tide events.
For years, flooding has become a harsh reality for homeowners in Shore Acres, from hurricanes and heavy storms to even high tide events.
USF secures $1.5M to upgrade hurricane forecasting after relentless 2024 season
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Tampa’s tree canopy matches 20-year low after 2024 hurricanes: Here's how it impacts your energy bill
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
A post-storm tree canopy analysis conducted by the city of Tampa, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has quantified the environmental toll of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the city’s tree canopy.
Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille to reopen next week — 16 months after Hurricane Helene
The popular Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille reopens next week, almost a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The popular Seahorse Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille reopens next week, almost a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida lawmakers revisit hurricane law after critics say it froze local planning
A state senator from Tampa Bay is trying to fix a hurricane recovery bill that he sponsored last year.
A state senator from Tampa Bay is trying to fix a hurricane recovery bill that he sponsored last year.
Restoration to bring up to 300,000 cubic yards of sand to Lido Beach during renourishment
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.
Lido Beach has lost 50-to-100 feet of sand in areas following erosion and multiple hurricanes. Renourishment will be done on a 1.2-mile section of Lido Beach.