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A drone shot of the overhead of the tattered Tropicana Field roof after Hurricane Milton.
Weather
Prep for hurricane season in the Tampa Bay area
The months-long season runs through the end of November.
June 26, 2025 12:26 PM
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Bailey Lefever
A flooded parking lot at an apartment complex in Clearwater. Cars are submerged in water, mostly halfway up, and there is trash in the standing floodwater.
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Updates on Hurricane Milton’s ongoing impacts in Tampa Bay
Flooding, closures, and changes in FEMA aid are all ongoing following the storm.
October 22, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pile of household debris following Hurricane Milton. The pile is in front of residential houses on a small grassy area by a road, and vegetative waste is alongside the household debris.
Weather
How to get rid of waste and debris after Hurricane Milton
Here’s the latest trash, waste, and debris information for Tampa Bay’s post-Milton world.
October 14, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A crane lying in the road in downtown St. Pete. There is debris everywhere, it's night time, and four people are standing behind the crane. Streetlights are ahead.
Weather
What we know about Milton’s damage (so far)
The storm made landfall around 8:30 p.m. in Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
October 10, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
Milton projection per 2pm Wednesday 10/9/24.
Weather
Follow these accounts for the most relevant Milton info
As we send this, we hope you’re staying safe. Be sure to be following these accounts (including TBAYtoday) for most relevant info.
October 9, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
The National Weather Service graphic shows the arrival time of Hurricane Milton across Florida, and is expected to arrive in Tampa Bay near 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
Weather
Hurricane Milton info in Tampa Bay
We’ve rounded up information on how to sign up for emergency alerts, and other ways to stay informed during the storm.
October 8, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
A screenshot of Hurricane Milton's projection, showing at what times the storm approaches Tampa Bay.
Weather
Stay in the know ahead of Hurricane Milton
The storm is coming, and here are some ways to stay in the loop.
October 6, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A muddy wall in a brewery. A lifesaver raft is on the wall and a silver brewery tank is on the left of the screen. It's a scene of damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Volunteer
Find a verified GoFundMe for Tampa Bay’s Hurricane Helene victims
We’re giving even more ways to give back as the continue gets back on its feet.
October 2, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A pile of debris outside a pink home in Gulfport. The home's windows are boarded up following Hurricane Helene, and there is standing water in the street. There are clear skies above, and it looks like the sun is setting at dusk.
Weather
Advice for Tampa Bay FEMA applicants and more ways to help local Helene victims
As the toll of the storm becomes clearer, we’re sharing more and more resources to assist those impacted in TBAY.
October 1, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
An aerial shot of St. Petersburg after Hurricane Helene. Water lines the streets and the water level is high. Smoke rises from a house on the left and grey skies linger overhead with the ocean visible in the distance.
Weather
How to help Hurricane Helene victims and find other resources across Tampa Bay
In the wake of the storm, there are plenty of ways to help our community get back on its feet.
September 30, 2024
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Patrick Sidwell
A map of the state of Florida shows predicted storm surge during Hurricane Helene, with 5-8 ft of surge predicted for Tampa Bay.
Weather
Hurricane Helene updates and post-storm resources
We’re sharing need-to-know info for tracking the storm and getting back on your feet after it passes.
September 25, 2024
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Bailey Lefever
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