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Hurricane Ian slams into Florida as a major Category 4 storm; here’s what you need to know

Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida around 3:05 p.m. Wednesday near Cayo Coasta as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph.
storm warnings and watches

Have questions about Hurricane Ian? The latest from a Florida Public Radio Emergency Network meteorologist on WMNF’s Tuesday Café.

Hurricane Ian is expected to affect the Tampa Bay area from Tuesday evening through at least Thursday night.
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Where to fill sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Fred

Here's where you can fill sandbags before Tropical Storm Fred approaches the Tampa Bay area over the weekend.

“The Storms of Life” on Morning Energy

Each year June 1st marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Atlantic Hurricane Season usually last until November 30th, with September being the most common month for hurricanes. According to the The National...
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Sandbags available in Pasco, Hernando & elsewhere ahead of Elsa

Below is a media release from Pasco Media Relations & Communications: * Pasco County Opens Self-Serve Sandbag Sites The Pasco County Department of Emergency Management is closely monitoring Hurricane Elsa as it approaches Florida.  There...
Hurricane Eta

Tampa Bay area under Hurricane Watch and Tornado Watch from Eta; here’s what you need to know

Much of the area is under a Hurricane Watch due to Eta. Hurricane Eta downgraded to a Tropical Storm Wednesday afternoon southwest of Tampa Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to make...
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Radioactivity Wednesday: Could we survive a Hurricane Phoenix?

August 26, 2020 What if a Category 5 hurricane struck the Tampa Bay region? How would the events unfold, and what would the region look like in the aftermath of the storm? In 2009, the...

Where to get sandbags in the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Laura

Find the latest storm info here. Here’s where you can get sandbags in the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Laura; we’ll update this as we get more info:   Polk County: Sandbags will be...

Where to get sandbags in the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Isaías

Here’s where you can get sandbags in the Tampa Bay area for Tropical Storm Isaías; we’ll update this as we get info:   Polk County: Sandbags will be provided to Polk County residents at all...
FPREN - Early Signs Point to an Active Hurricane Season Ahead

Early Signs Point to an Active Hurricane Season Ahead

From the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) – Scientists say this year’s Atlantic hurricane season could be more active than normal but stress the role uncertainty plays 60 days out. If your browser does...
Mutual Aid Disaster Relief accepts Hurricane Dorian donations

Hurricane Dorian pounds Bahamas: Reaction and relief efforts in Tampa Bay

Hurricane Dorian parked over the northern Bahamas over the Labor Day weekend, pounding the islands with wind, rain and storm surge. To find out more about what the people in the Bahamas are dealing with,...
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Scientist unsure how Hurricane Dorian could affect largest-ever algae bloom

Recently, University of South Florida researchers published their findings that the largest algae bloom ever seen peaked last summer in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean; the floating seaweed Sargassum formed a belt stretching more than...

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