Houston relief agencies head to Florida
Governor Greg Abbott sends help to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton with more than 180 state troopers and other law enforcement going. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke with other groups, such as the United Cajun Navy, who are ready to step in as well.
Governor Greg Abbott sends help to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton with more than 180 state troopers and other law enforcement going. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke with other groups, such as the United Cajun Navy, who are ready to step in as well.
Thousands in shelters ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is hours away from making landfall at this time and life-threatening storm surge is expected with millions asked to evacuate. FOX's Chelsea Torres has the latest on the storm.
Hurricane Milton is hours away from making landfall at this time and life-threatening storm surge is expected with millions asked to evacuate. FOX's Chelsea Torres has the latest on the storm.
Hurricane Milton's landfall imminent in Florida | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
Hurricane Milton is a bit weaker but remains a dangerous Category 3 system with an earlier landfall expected between 8-10 pm tonight just south of Tampa Bay. Widespread damaging winds 100+ mph, 6-12" of rain, and dangerous storm surge up to 12' is likely around Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Sarasota & Bradenton. Milton will push across the Central Florida Peninsula early Thursday morning and should still be a Category 1 hurricane as it rolls over Orlando. Milton should push out into the western Atlantic and gradually weaken by Thursday afternoon and evening . Invest 93-L in the SW Atlantic has a Low 30% chance of tropical development as it moves NE. Tropical wave is expected to roll off the west coast of Africa over the next day or two with a very low 10% chance to turn into a tropical system. Hurricane Leslie is still churning in the central Atlantic but will soon turn NE away from the U.S.
Hurricane Milton is a bit weaker but remains a dangerous Category 3 system with an earlier landfall expected between 8-10 pm tonight just south of Tampa Bay. Widespread damaging winds 100+ mph, 6-12" of rain, and dangerous storm surge up to 12' is likely around Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Sarasota & Bradenton. Milton will push across the Central Florida Peninsula early Thursday morning and should still be a Category 1 hurricane as it rolls over Orlando. Milton should push out into the western Atlantic and gradually weaken by Thursday afternoon and evening . Invest 93-L in the SW Atlantic has a Low 30% chance of tropical development as it moves NE. Tropical wave is expected to roll off the west coast of Africa over the next day or two with a very low 10% chance to turn into a tropical system. Hurricane Leslie is still churning in the central Atlantic but will soon turn NE away from the U.S.
Hurricane Milton: Houston Astros hosting hurricane relief drives
The Astros Foundation and Cotton Holdings will host two supply drives for hurricane relief on Oct. 10 and 11.
The Astros Foundation and Cotton Holdings will host two supply drives for hurricane relief on Oct. 10 and 11.
Hurricane Milton: These cruise lines are redirecting ships
Many of Florida’s ports are closed ahead of Hurricane Milton. Here’s which cruise lines are impacted.
Many of Florida’s ports are closed ahead of Hurricane Milton. Here’s which cruise lines are impacted.
Videos show tornadoes blasting Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall
A record number of tornado warnings were issued Wednesday across South Florida, with Hurricane Milton still hours away from landfall
A record number of tornado warnings were issued Wednesday across South Florida, with Hurricane Milton still hours away from landfall
Milton evacuations: Atlanta Motor Speedway, other Georgia locations opening to evacuees
Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) has announced it is opening its campgrounds to evacuees fleeing Hurricane Milton.
Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) has announced it is opening its campgrounds to evacuees fleeing Hurricane Milton.
Florida residents arriving in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton
Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton update: Storm returns to Category 5 as Florida prepares for life-threatening impacts
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, residents are preparing for another major storm as Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico.
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, residents are preparing for another major storm as Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tracking Milton and Leslie | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
Dangerous Category 5 Hurricane Milton is expected to remain a Major hurricane and expand in size as it approaches the Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday evening. If you have family or friends that live in an evacuation zone, make sure they are following orders and leaving in a timely manner! Landfall should be Wednesday night into early Thursday as a strong Category 3 or possibly a Category 4. Many areas along Florida's Gulf coast are under hurricane warnings including Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Orlando, Florida will also feel hurricane impacts as Milton is still expected to be a Category 2 as it moves over Orlando Thursday morning. Tampa could get storm surge up to 15 feet with 5-12" of rain and damaging hurricane force winds. Life-threatening surf & rip currents are likely. Milton should exit Florida and start to weaken as it pushes into the western Atlantic Thursday afternoon and evening. A non-tropical low in the SW Atlantic near the Bahamas & a tropical wave in the far east Atlantic have a low 20% chance for tropical development over the next 7 days. Hurricane Leslie in the Central Atlantic is expected to turn NE away from the U.S. by late week.
Dangerous Category 5 Hurricane Milton is expected to remain a Major hurricane and expand in size as it approaches the Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday evening. If you have family or friends that live in an evacuation zone, make sure they are following orders and leaving in a timely manner! Landfall should be Wednesday night into early Thursday as a strong Category 3 or possibly a Category 4. Many areas along Florida's Gulf coast are under hurricane warnings including Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Orlando, Florida will also feel hurricane impacts as Milton is still expected to be a Category 2 as it moves over Orlando Thursday morning. Tampa could get storm surge up to 15 feet with 5-12" of rain and damaging hurricane force winds. Life-threatening surf & rip currents are likely. Milton should exit Florida and start to weaken as it pushes into the western Atlantic Thursday afternoon and evening. A non-tropical low in the SW Atlantic near the Bahamas & a tropical wave in the far east Atlantic have a low 20% chance for tropical development over the next 7 days. Hurricane Leslie in the Central Atlantic is expected to turn NE away from the U.S. by late week.
Hurricane Milton: Mandatory evacuations begin in Tampa Bay Area
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.
Hurricane forecast: Milton strengthens to Category 5 as Florida orders evacuations
Hurricane Milton increased to a Category 5 storm on Monday as it barreled toward an already-battered Florida. Here’s the latest information on the storm.
Hurricane Milton increased to a Category 5 storm on Monday as it barreled toward an already-battered Florida. Here’s the latest information on the storm.
Tracking Monstrous Hurricane Milton, Kirk and Leslie | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
Hurricane Milton is the biggest story in the tropics as it has quickly blown up into a MONSTROUS Category 5 Hurricane in the SW Gulf of Mexico. It's forecast to hit Florida late Wednesday into early Thursday near Tampa Bay bringing life-threatening storm surge, a big flash flood threat and damaging winds that could be 100+ mph. It is forecast to weaken to a Category 3 Hurricane around the time of landfall. Another area is being monitored for a low 10% chance for tropical cyclone development just SE of Miami. Hurricane Leslie in the central Atlantic is expected to turn north and stay away from the U.S. Kirk has become post-tropical and is moving away from the United States.
Hurricane Milton is the biggest story in the tropics as it has quickly blown up into a MONSTROUS Category 5 Hurricane in the SW Gulf of Mexico. It's forecast to hit Florida late Wednesday into early Thursday near Tampa Bay bringing life-threatening storm surge, a big flash flood threat and damaging winds that could be 100+ mph. It is forecast to weaken to a Category 3 Hurricane around the time of landfall. Another area is being monitored for a low 10% chance for tropical cyclone development just SE of Miami. Hurricane Leslie in the central Atlantic is expected to turn north and stay away from the U.S. Kirk has become post-tropical and is moving away from the United States.
For the first time on record, the Atlantic has 3 hurricanes simultaneously after September
Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Streamlight Survivor Pivot Flashlight | Hurricane Gear Test
As hurricane season approaches, make sure your preparedness plan includes a reliable light source?meteorologist John Dawson reviews a versatile battery-powered flashlight.
As hurricane season approaches, make sure your preparedness plan includes a reliable light source?meteorologist John Dawson reviews a versatile battery-powered flashlight.
Milton latest: Hurricane expected to intensify to Category 4 before Florida landfall
Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it barrels toward Florida, where potentially life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and torrential rain are expected.
Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it barrels toward Florida, where potentially life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and torrential rain are expected.
Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, forecasted to become category 3 hurricane
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane along the west coast of the Florida peninsula. Life-threatening storm surge and winds are expected.
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane along the west coast of the Florida peninsula. Life-threatening storm surge and winds are expected.
Tropical weather update: Potential Florida system and distant swells from Hurricane Kirk
Currently, 4 areas are being monitored in the Atlantic basin that could pose some problems. A trough of low pressure over the western Gulf of Mexico now has a MEDIUM 50% chance for tropical development. Models do show a possible system developing early next week and heading toward Florida bringing the threat of heavy rain. The next name on the list would be Milton. Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie in the central Atlantic should stay far away from the U.S. Kirk could bring large swells and a high rip currents risk to the U.S. East Coast by Sunday. Another tropical wave near the west coast of Africa has a low 30% chance for development over the next 7 days.
Currently, 4 areas are being monitored in the Atlantic basin that could pose some problems. A trough of low pressure over the western Gulf of Mexico now has a MEDIUM 50% chance for tropical development. Models do show a possible system developing early next week and heading toward Florida bringing the threat of heavy rain. The next name on the list would be Milton. Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie in the central Atlantic should stay far away from the U.S. Kirk could bring large swells and a high rip currents risk to the U.S. East Coast by Sunday. Another tropical wave near the west coast of Africa has a low 30% chance for development over the next 7 days.
Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them during Hurricane Helene
Marcia and Jerry Savage are two of the more than 150 people killed because of the storm and its aftermath.
Marcia and Jerry Savage are two of the more than 150 people killed because of the storm and its aftermath.
Asheville shelter saves 100 pets from Helene's floods but more help is needed
The Asheville community is now working to find more permanent homes for the animals rescued during the historic flood.
The Asheville community is now working to find more permanent homes for the animals rescued during the historic flood.