hurricane season

Whether you’re a multi-generational Floridian or a brand new arrival to the Sunshine State — the key is to be prepared.

The United States Department of Agriculture highlighted the western half of Central Florida as “abnormally dry” last week.

Tropical Storm Elsa, downgraded from a hurricane overnight Wednesday, caused minimal damage to the Tampa Bay Area, but people still experienced some power outages and fallen trees in the middle of roads.

Most forecasters say 2021 is shaping up to be another above-normal season, but likely not as busy as the record breaking 2020 hurricane season.

Meteorologists predict another above-average hurricane season. As in the previous seven years, this season got an early start when Tropical Storm Ana formed in the Atlantic on May 22.

Named storms have formed in the Atlantic before the official June 1 start of hurricane season in each of the last six years. The National Hurricane Center is discussing starting the season in May.

There’s a better-than-average chance that the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will produce an above-average number of storms.Forecasters with NOAA’s…

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season officially wraps up Saturday, ending another above-average season that packed lethal power.

Dorian has strengthened into a hurricane near St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands and could become a Category 3 storm when it makes its projected…

It’s time to stock up on sandbags.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced today that the chances for an above-normal hurricane…

The Tampa Bay region will have to endure one more potentially stormy afternoon before normal summertime conditions return in time for the weekend.Early…

By Carl LisciandrelloTropical Storm Barry may be far from the Tampa Bay area, but its impact will still be felt locally well into the weekend.One strong…