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The 18th century ghost ship of St. Augustine isn't real, but others are

On Wednesday, rumors began circulating online about an “18th century ghost ship” that washed ashore near St. Augustine after Hurricane Milton. Regardless of the fact that Hurricane Milton made landfall on October 9th, exactly a week before the alleged sighting of the ghost ship, and regardless of the fact that Milton made landfall on the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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Why Tampa Bay was spared from Hurricane Milton's massive storm surge

Water levels in Tampa Bay returned to normal Thursday. The area experienced a “reverse storm surge” that pushed water away from the shore. Hurricane Milton could trigger a “reverse storm surge.” Depending on where Hurricane Milton makes landfall, the Tampa Bay area could be inundated by a massive storm surge or the bay could dry […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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How much storm surge did Naples, Florida suffer from Hurricane Milton?

Hurricane Milton has left the state of Florida and that is a huge relief for everyone living in the Sunshine State. Reporting on the aftermath of the powerful storm, which was a Category 3 hurricane, is ongoing and that means we need to dig deep into the data. We contacted the National Weather Service in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Milton could soon be one of the strongest hurricanes in the United States

As Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, we take a look at some of the strongest storms to hit the U.S. and the devastation each brought. Hurricane Milton strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday with sustained winds of 170 mph (280 km/h) as it approached […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Category 3 storm is heading towards Florida

Here's what we know now: Are hurricanes getting worse? Beryl was the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record and rapidly strengthened within two days. Here's what we now know about hurricanes. Hurricane Milton strengthened into a severe Category 3 storm early Monday and rolled across the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 125 miles […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Florida opens highway lanes for evacuations from Milton

“Once these orders come from all counties, I think there will be a significant number of people,” the governor said. Naples prepares for Hurricane Milton A worker at the Home Depot in Naples at Airport Pulling Road and Davis Boulevard loads sandbags into a customer's truck. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says there is still a […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Florida is facing a historic, deadly surge

Ryan Truchelut | WeatherTiger Florida streets are lined with debris from Hurricane Helene Hurricane relief efforts continue in Florida as residents and cleanup crews clear debris along roads. The hits keep coming. Less than two weeks after Helene, Milton will hit the Gulf Coast of the Florida peninsula. Despite the uncertainty about exactly how Milton […]

By Andrew Jack

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024

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Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Apalachee Bay, Florida. Notifications: Live updates

Ryan Truchelut | WeatherTiger Hurricane Helene is expected to strengthen into a destructive Category 3 hurricane as it approaches the Tallahassee area and Florida's Big Bend and is expected to make landfall late Thursday. Helene poses the risk of life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flash flooding along the entire west coast of Florida and […]

By Andrew Jack

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

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Storm will develop into a severe hurricane before landfall

Preparations are underway in the Caribbean for the approaching Tropical Storm Helene Strong winds and rough surf were observed in the Caribbean, while Tropical Storm Helene is expected to develop into a hurricane, according to experts. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Helene reached hurricane status Wednesday and was forecast to grow stronger and more dangerous before making […]

By Andrew Jack

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024