Timeline: Will Tropical Storm Helene strengthen and hit Florida?
Florida could get hit by a major hurricane by the end of this week as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens.
Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
Tropical Storm Helene forms, Florida on alert
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking Tropical Storm Helene.
Gov. Ron DeSantis warns of ‘significant’ impacts from Helene in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging Floridians to be prepared for strong storm impacts from Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to hit Florida as a hurricane this week.
TS Helene: Tampa Mayor provides update
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preps ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene. A hurricane watch and a storm surge watch are in effect for portions of the Tampa Bay area.
Tropical Storm Helene: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, city officials discuss storm preps
Tampa city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preparations ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene.
State of Emergency declared for several Bay Area counties
Hernando County is under a state of emergency ahead of possible impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Hurricane and storm surge watches for parts of Bay Area
FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg has the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, which is expected to become Helene on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center has issued hurricane and storm surge watches for portions of the Tampa Bay area, with the strongest impacts expected to be felt Thursday.
Watches extended for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
A hurricane watch and storm surge watch are now in effect for portions of the Tampa Bay area with Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to become Helene. The storm could be a major hurricane by landfall.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to intensify
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to become Helene on Tuesday as the system starts to intensify as it inches closer to Florida.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to become Helene as it gets closer to Florida
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to intensify into a hurricane before it approaches the northeastern Gulf Coast on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says.
Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of big storms
Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms.
Ruskin residents impacted by Debby concerned over flooding from tropical system
Flooding is a major concern for people up and down the coast after heavy rainfall a few weeks ago and Hurricane Debby. Neighbors in the Ruskin area of Hillsborough County are still cleaning up from the storm.
Latest update on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto gives the latest update on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Pinellas commissioners to decide on local state of emergency ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9
Pinellas County commissioners are holding an emergency meeting Tuesday morning to decide whether they’ll declare a State of Local Emergency for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
'The Great Storm': The major hurricane that brought changes to the Tampa Bay area still seen today
What some would later call “The Great Storm" pounded the Tampa Bay area, flooding much of Pinellas County and South Tampa 176 years ago this week.
Tampa and Hillsborough officials monitor pumping stations ahead of expecting storm
The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County officials are monitoring pumping stations and starting to open sandbag sites ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Florida is under a state of emergency as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens and takes aim at the Sunshine State.
Tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto is tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.