Hurricanes

The city of Cape Coral has approved a hurricane evacuation study to better identify residents' needs in effort to reduce evacuation times.

For low-income people and people in marginalized communities, getting those supplies is sometimes an unreachable goal. She is just one of many in Florida who are working to make hurricane preparedness more inclusive to all, regardless of cost or accessibility.

Colorado State University researchers predict 19 named storms, with nine growing into hurricanes.

When hurricanes cause both extreme high tides and heavy rains, devastating floods ensue. Such storms will get much more frequent by the end of the century, according to a new study.

Researchers say the round-the-clock nature of storm reporting and increased exposure from phones and social media can fuel stress.

There were 21 tropical storms, seven hurricanes and four major hurricanes this year in the Atlantic basin. Florida was largely spared the worst.

On Oct. 25, 1921, one of the most destructive hurricanes that the Tampa Bay area experienced hit the region. The National Weather Service took a look back at the Category 3 storm.

Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have discovered changes within the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zones.

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.

Shelters will allot more space for individuals and families in keeping with social distancing measures. Additionally, the county debuted a new ambulance alternative for emergency evacuations.

The bills would set new rules on gun laws, emergency orders and clean energy.