Jessica Meszaros
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WUSF Public Media
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Coverage of Hurricane Idalia across the greater Tampa Bay region and the state.
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Preparation Guide
Ian And Nicole: A Look Back
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New bill to require NOAA to study hurricane warnings and preparedness, focusing on vulnerable groupsHR 6080 — introduced by Frost and Clermont Republican Daniel Webster — is called the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act. -
'This was one flood too many.' Rubonia residents still recovering eight weeks after Hurricane IdaliaThe historically black community in Manatee County has experienced persistent flooding for years. The August hurricane brought more than three feet of storm surge to the neighborhood. -
Forecasters say the storm system is expected to be at or near hurricane intensity as it makes landfall in the Leeward Islands on Friday. Up to 10 inches of rain and 3 feet of storm surge could follow. -
Duke Energy Florida is seeking approval from state regulators to collect $91.9 million from customers next year because of costs related to restoring power after Hurricane Idalia. -
Florida homeowners and renters in 18 counties who had uninsured losses caused by Hurricane Idalia have until Nov. 29, 2023, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. -
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. Regardless of development, heavy rain, strong storms, rough surf, and increased winds are expected Wednesday into Thursday. -
The Florida Division of Emergency Management said that FEMA added Hillsborough and Charlotte to a list of counties where assistance is available for temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-related expenses. -
LISTEN: We touch base with the State Emergency Mental Task Force’s clinical director to get a sense of the work in the early days of recovery from Idalia. -
Florida’s hurricane season continues through the end of November. Officials are urging residents to stay prepared, and they say that includes having a plan for pets. -
In the second preliminary report on agricultural damage from Hurricane Idalia, state officials on Wednesday estimated the Aug. 30 storm caused up to $447 million in losses for the industry. -
The center is located at Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter, 11611 Denton Ave. in Hudson. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. -
The Climate Prediction Center’s updated weather outlook indicates a slightly increased confidence of a strong El Niño event by this winter.
