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Duke Energy announces estimated times for power restoration

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With 16,000 employees and many teams working day and night, Duke Energy Florida has released estimated restoration times for customers impacted by Hurricane Milton. While some customers will have power restored sooner than others, most affected homes and businesses are expected to have power restored by the following days/times: Sunday, Oct. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024

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Hurricane Milton's damage extended throughout Florida

Orange County firefighters respond to water emergencies caused by Hurricane Milton Emergency responders in Orange County, Florida, respond to severe flooding caused by Hurricane Milton. Florida's west coast, where Hurricane Milton roared ashore Wednesday evening, was prepared for the worst and was spared from the catastrophic storm surge predicted. But the storm swept across the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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What to expect around Tampa Bay

Our Spectrum Bay News 9 weather experts have broken down by county what to look for as Milton approaches landfall. Find the latest forecast updates here. Citrus fruits Hurricane warning (peak winds: until Thursday afternoon) Wind: 75 mph, gusts to 90 Flood watch (until Thursday morning) Rainfall: 5-10 inches, higher amounts possible locally Storm surge […]

By Andrew Jack

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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National Weather Service releases report on Helene

The National Weather Service in Ruskin released its report on Helene's impact on the area. What you need to know The highest increase in our region was observed in Citrus County Most of the Tampa Bay area experienced a rise of 4 to 8 feet The highest wind gusts were just over 70 miles per […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Polk County Prepares for Hurricane Helene

Helene track and impacts: Florida prepares for major hurricane Dr. Ryan Truchelut of Tallahassee-based WeatherTiger monitors Helene ahead of its predicted collision with Florida. WeatherTiger (This story has been updated with new information.) Hurricane Helene broke away from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Wednesday morning and began its northeastward journey toward Florida. Senior meteorologist Nicole Carlisle […]

By Andrew Jack

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

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What to expect around Tampa Bay

Our weather experts at Spectrum Bay News 9 have broken down county by county what to look for as Helene approaches land. Find the latest forecast updates here. Citrus fruits Hurricane warning (peak winds: until midnight Thursday night) Winds: 60 mph, gusts to 80 mph Flood warning (until 8 a.m.) Precipitation: 3-6 inches, locally higher […]

By Andrew Jack

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024