Join the effort: How you can help Hurricane Helene's devastated communities
Relief efforts are underway, with government agencies and aid organizations like the American Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse, and the Salvation Army providing assistance.
Tropical Storm Kirk forms in the Atlantic, not expected to impact Florida
Days after Florida and the southeastern United States felt the wrath of Hurricane Helene, another tropical storm formed in the Atlantic.
Tampa Weather | Muggy with scattered showers
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on our weather.
Tampa's South West Shore neighborhood sees record storm surge from Helene
Piles of debris sit on many of the curbs throughout the South West Shore area of Tampa after Hurricane Helene brought record storm surge to the neighborhood.
'I'm completely overwhelmed:' Manatee, Sarasota counties trying to move forward post Hurricane Helene
A long recovery is underway in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Gov. DeSantis launches ‘Operation Blue Ridge’ to help rescue Floridians trapped in North Carolina
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis will get a first-hand look at the damage Hurricane Helene left behind in Bradenton.
Siesta Key family ‘narrowly escapes’ house fire after video shows Tesla battery igniting in garage
A family on Siesta Key survived Hurricane Helene but narrowly escaped when they say a Tesla parked in their garage ignited in the middle of the night.
Tampa, Hillsborough County open comfort stations for residents impacted by Helene
Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa opened six comfort stations on Monday to provide help and resources for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated
Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.
Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides
One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water.
East Tennessee K-9 officer lost in Helene's historic floods found among dead
An East Tennessee police department is grieving the tragic loss of a K-9 officer who was swept away by the devastating flash floods that ravaged the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Tampa weather | Hot with passing showers
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest forecast and an update on the active tropics.
Tropical disturbance to bring rain to Florida
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills is keeping an eye on the active tropics as we end September. So far there has been 11 named storms, with Tropical Storm Kirk forming on Monday morning. Mills is watching a system in the Caribbean that has a 40% chance of developing over the next week. She says that it is slow developing so it likely won’t move into the Gulf of Mexico until the weekend. She notes that models show the system being fairly weak, but she cautions that it is too early to tell how strong it will get and where it will go. However, once it gets into the central part of the Gulf, it will likely bring rain to Florida. Tropical Storm Kirk is expected to strengthen into a ‘major hurricane’ but Mills says it will likely stay over open waters. A tropical wave off the coast of Africa has an 80% chance of development over the next seven days. Isaac is now a post-tropical storm and Joyce is a depression. Both are expected to stay over open waters. The next named storm will be Leslie.
Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities
President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”
Here's how Pinellas County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene can get help
Pinellas County officials gave an update Monday morning on recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, including how affected residents can get help.
Got sand from Hurricane Helene? Here’s how to dispose of it in Pinellas County
Many residents and businesses in Pinellas County got an unprecedented amount of beach sand on their properties during Hurricane Helene and officials say while some of it can be returned to the beach, some of it needs to be disposed of differently.
Storm debris pickup begins in some areas impacted by Hurricane Helene
As thousands of Tampa Bay area residents assess the damage to their homes from Hurricane Helene, crews in parts of the region are starting to pick up debris left behind by the storm.
Tropics active as disturbance in Caribbean could develop, move into Gulf
An area of low pressure in the western Caribbean could develop in the coming days and move into the Gulf of Mexico.
Shore Acres residents dealing with devastation from Helene: 'It's overwhelming'
Debris piles line the streets in St. Pete's Shore Acres neighborhood as residents clean up from Hurricane Helene. The area saw homes with several feet of water inside.
Tampa weather | Hot & humid start to week
FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg has the latest forecast and an update on activity in the tropics.