One-two punch from Helene, Milton could bring historic Tampa Bay impacts
It’s not unheard of for two hurricanes to impact the same area. But it’s been a century since Tampa Bay saw a direct hit.
Vice President Harris urges Tampa residents to heed evacuation orders ahead of Milton’s landfall
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging residents of Tampa, Florida to heed their local authorities and follow evacuation ...
Tampa Residents Warned to Expect ‘Worst Hurricane in Their Lifetime’
The Tampa Bay area, long used to relative safety from big storms, faces what could be its first direct hit by a major ...
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LIVE: Tampa mayor, FEMA administrator discuss Hurricane Milton preparations
The city of Tampa and FEMA leadership are holding a joint press conference on preparations for Hurricane Milton. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issued a state of emergency for the ...
Tampa denied request to raise historic building flooded by Hurricane Helene
TAMPA ― The owner of a historic Davis Islands apartment building isn’t directly saying “I told you so,” but seems to be implying it. In August, Tampa City Council denied the owner’s request to raise ...
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What is a Category 5 hurricane?
A hurricane with maximum sustained winds of at least 157 mph is considered to be a Category 5 cyclone on the Saffir-Simpson ...
USGS deploys wave sensors along Florida Gulf Coast
In anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s landfall, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has deployed wave sensors at eight ...