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Two weeks ago, Hurricane Helene “spared” the Tampa Bay region a direct hit and yet storm surge still caused catastrophic ...

Shelters were open in all 67 Florida counties, and authorities urged residents to evacuate. Milton is expected to make ...

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As Hurricane Milton roars toward Florida, storm-weary and battered residents race to evacuate ahead of landfall and once in a century storm surge.

Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening a 'catastrophic' storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, ...

The peak storm surge from Tropical Storm Helene is currently 5 to 8 feet in the Tampa Bay area, according to hurricane forecasters. Currently, the coast of the Tampa Bay area is under a watch.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay area could expect a 5 to 8-foot storm surge from Tropical Storm Helene, the National Hurricane Center said. Rising water moving inland from the coastline is ...

Florida's Gulf Coast braced Tuesday for the impact of Hurricane Milton's winds and expected massive storm surge, which could ...

The Tampa Bay region is also part of a long swath of coast under a storm surge warning, and a flood watch has been issued for many counties including Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando.