LIVE: Hurricane Milton's threat toward Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton is continuing its threatening path toward Florida's west coast, with a potential landfall this upcoming Wednesday. Milton was upgraded to Category 5 hurricane at...
View ArticleHow Carnival and Royal Caribbean prepare for Hurricane Milton
TAMPA (BLOOM) - As Florida braces for the potential impact of Hurricane Milton, both Carnival and Royal Caribbean have taken precautionary steps to ensure passenger safety. With the storm expected to...
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Find your evacuation zone ahead of Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Milton is quickly approaching Florida's Gulf Coast as a major hurricane this week. Mandatory evacuations are already in place across Tampa Bay counties. CLICK HERE to type in your...
View ArticleGovernor DeSantis suspends tolls ahead of Hurricane Milton evacuations
Tallahassee, Fla. (BLOOM) – Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered the suspension of tolls across Central and West Florida, as well as Alligator Alley, to assist with evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton....
View ArticleFlorida special needs shelters now open for Hurricane Milton
Tallahassee, Fla. (BLOOM) – As Hurricane Milton approaches, the Florida Department of Health is activating special needs shelters in areas projected to be impacted by the storm. These shelters are...
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SURGE POTENTIALS: How much water your neighborhood could see during Hurricane...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton is quickly approaching Florida's Gulf Coast as a major hurricane. The storm will bring unprecedented storm surge, following Helene's devastating impacts and...
View ArticleUSGS deploys wave sensors along Florida Gulf Coast
Tampa, Fla. (BLOOM) – In anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s landfall, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has deployed wave sensors at eight strategic locations along Florida’s Gulf Coast, from Naples...
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Hurricane Milton arrives late Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Today is the last day to get preparations done before it'll be time to ride out the storm tomorrow. There will be passing showers especially this afternoon across Tampa Bay. It'll...
View ArticlePasco County leaders order evacuations, offer free rides to shelters ahead of...
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — Pasco County leaders and elected officials spoke Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Milton from the Emergency Operations Center. "We've never seen a storm like this in...
View ArticleAmerican Lung Association issues health guidance for Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) — As Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf Coast, the American Lung Association has released critical health guidance for residents, particularly those living with chronic...
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Here's why experts are so worried about Hurricane Milton
(The Hill) -- The nation's eyes are on Florida as Hurricane Milton seems poised to strike the state this week, nearly two weeks after experiencing the destruction of Hurricane Helene. Residents of the...
View ArticlePinellas County restricts potable water on Barrier Islands
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) — Pinellas County Utilities will restrict potable water service on the barrier islands, from Sand Key south to Fort De Soto, starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct....
View ArticleDebris lining streets of St. Pete poses major threat ahead of Milton's landfall
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Storm debris left by Hurricane Helene lining the streets of St. Petersburg will be an additional threat to an already "extremely dangerous" storm, the National Hurricane...
View ArticleWhat happens at Disney World during a hurricane?
(NEXSTAR) — Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm as of Tuesday afternoon, is barreling toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. Current forecasting has it tracking through the Tampa Bay area as a Category 3 storm...
View ArticleThe Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a...
Hurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from...
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Flash Flood Warnings issued for multiple counties
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for Pinellas, Polk, Hernando, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties until 1:00 a.m. Forecast Rounds of rain are expected through the day today as...
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TIMELINE: Hurricane Milton impacts across Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Hurricane Milton continues to push closer to our coastline, and the impacts begin well before landfall. The storm was downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon as...
View ArticleHillsborough officials add 3 shelters, tell residents to 'shelter in place'
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hillsborough County officials are discussing hurricane preparations and recovery responses ahead of Milton's landfall. Residents can text TAMPAREADY to 888-777. For Spanish, text...
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Storm surge potentials across Tampa Bay ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm around 2 a.m. on Thursday. Starting Wednesday afternoon, rainfall, heavy wind gusts,...
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How to use a generator during Hurricane Milton
TAMPA BAY, Fl (BLOOM) - Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new...
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