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The name Andrea is the first name on our named storms list for the 2025 hurricane season. When was it first introduced? Let's break down a bit of the history while we wait for the first storm of the season to develop.
With concern and confusion over how the federal government will respond to disasters this summer, aid groups are readying to expand the ways they help communities after hurricanes, fires and other storms.
Polk County emergency management officials kick off their hurricane preparedness expo Tuesday in the Davenport area to better equip their folks for what may lie ahead.
Two tropical storms formed over this past weekend in the eastern tropical Pacific. Barbara and to its immediate southwest Cosme both took on named storm status between Saturday and Sunday.
Orange County officials say they are 95% finished with their $23 million Orlo Vista mitigation project, which has tripled the capacity of the retention ponds to hold water.
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian damaged Sanford’s marina, the city says it’s still hoping FEMA will reimburse it for the repairs.
The dusty, dry air from Africa is set to arrive in the next day or so, really building up overhead by the weekend.
Yesterday at their afternoon update, National Hurricane Center designated an area of interest right off the Florida coastline. While giving it a low shot at development, history proves it is a favorable source region to produce a tropical named storm if conditions can remain correct for it.
National Hurricane Center has officially highlighted our first area of interest inside the 2025 hurricane season. It's very close to home at that! We've mentioned the Caribbean a few times, but over recent days the trend has actually been focused off our eastern coastline in the form of a leftover cold front that's been marinating over open water. Very warm water. Let's break down why it is this is important.
As we wrap up Hurricane Week here at News 6, let's take the time to delve into why hurricanes will likely remain one of the most challenging but fascinating entities on our planet to forecast.
Imagine a home that can withstand 175 mph sustained winds, heavy rain, flooding and power outages while you and your family stay safe inside. Well, this isn’t just a dream anymore.
Alan Harris has been Seminole County’s emergency manager since 2006 and notes that flooding has changed significantly over the past two decades.
While emergency rooms stay open, if weather threatens a certain facility, mission control teams are always ready to coordinate transfers for patients out of harm’s way.
As hurricane season approaches, scientists and conservationists are turning to nature-based solutions, like mangroves, to help protect Florida’s fragile coastlines.
Here’s a glimpse into how the Air Force gears up its personnel and local communities to stay prepared and protected during hurricane season.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is calling for action ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season from past applicants whose claims are still pending due to some degree of missing documentation.
With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season set to begin this weekend, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is urging Floridians to take storm preparedness seriously — warning that federal disaster aid alone may not be enough.
Hurricane pre-season forecasts are an enormous piece of the preparation puzzle, but how do we carefully take that information and then implement it into a plan for us at home? Why are the pre-season forecasts as important as meteorologists express?
For nearly a decade, Florida residents have been able to depend on an annual sales tax holiday to help prepare for hurricane season. But that may not be the case this year.
Nearly 17 years after Tropical Storm Fay dumped more than 20 inches of rain on parts of Debary, many neighbors in the Lakeside area still hold their breath every hurricane season.
As hurricane season begins, the Federal Emergency Management Agency could face significant challenges amid budget cuts.
As Central Florida communities continue rebuilding from recent devastating floods, emergency management officials warn that relying solely on flood zone designations could leave homeowners financially vulnerable.
In recent years, flooding has occurred in areas in Central Florida that have never flooded in the past. The alarming trend has prompted more people to get flood insurance, but there can be major differences between private insurance and government insurance.
Over the last five years, storms have shaken Volusia County's coastline. Major recovery efforts are still happening from hurricanes that hit three years ago. Now, if another storm approaches this hurricane season, it could test many temporary fixes.
The 2024 hurricane season brought Florida face-to-face with some of the strongest storms in recent memory, tying the record set in 2004 with three landfalling hurricanes: Debby, Helene and Milton.
Ahead of the 2024 hurricane season, we told you about an experiment being conducted by the National Hurricane Center to better convey storm hazards that exist outside of the cone.
It's the time of the year when sea breeze storms become a daily occurrence, the tropics begin to slowly simmer, and the Saharan dust returns with a vengeance.
The Hurricane Hunters play a vital role when it comes to forecasting the track and intensity of an approaching storm.
David and Jamie Swink had weathered plenty of Florida storms in their DeLand home. But when Hurricane Milton rolled through last October, it brought something they hadn’t prepared for: water rising fast and from every direction.
We met up with Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris to see how he sandbags his home. He says there is absolutely a “correct” way to do it!
Hurricane season is coming up, and cities across Central Florida are taking steps to make sure they’re prepared.
With hurricane season fast-approaching, seasonal outlooks are flying around left and right across social media and your favorite news outlet. We're going to deep dive into how well these forecasts stack up against what the hurricane season actually produces.
Funded by a generous grant of over $35,000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the new gear includes an inflatable shelter, insulation liner, a cooling and heating system, lighting, and various accessories.
The National Hurricane Center has officially started issuing its daily tropical weather outlooks, highlighting areas that have the potential for development.
With less than three weeks before the start of hurricane season, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is teaming up with local businesses to prepare to help families when a disaster strikes.
One important section of the bill states that for one year after a hurricane, local governments cannot issue moratoriums or create any strict regulations regarding land development.
Your home is probably your biggest investment, so experts advise to start preparing your home before a storm even comes. Here are some things you should do ahead of time.
With hurricane season on approach, Central Florida is hosting a few different county events where you can come and finalize your preparations for the season ahead.
Residents of Marion County have several resources available to them while preparing for a storm, riding it out and dealing with the aftermath once it passes.
As the winds die down and the rain subsides, it’s tempting to think the worst is over once a storm has passed. However, the reality is often quite different.
When that happens, no matter how you may become disconnected from the grid, it can help to know you have options when it comes to reporting and monitoring power outages in your area.
Homeowners can take these measures to protect their homes and belongings from flooding during hurricanes or other major storms.
In times of emergency, generators can be lifesavers. But without proper precautions, they can also pose serious risks.
As impactful as it was, there are several lessons we as Floridians should keep in our back pockets as we rapidly close in on the start of this years hurricane season.
While what each individual or family has in their kit may look a bit different from household to household, there are a few essential items everyone needs.
A lookover of your home and property is a vital part of hurricane preparations and that includes checking on the health of your trees.
As Floridians start to gear up for hurricane season, disaster relief agencies recommend individuals and families devise a preparedness plan in the event of a storm.
From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.
With the Florida Legislature finally in the swing of things, one proposed bill could have a big impact on households with a tree in their yard.
The 2025 National Hurricane Conference commences tomorrow morning! We'll be bringing you all sorts of coverage and wonderful information pertaining to the hurricane season, especially in terms of keeping you and your loved ones safe during Mother Nature's worst.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a hefty declaration at a conference in Orlando on Wednesday — the latest in a series of policy proposals that the governor has pushed for in recent months.
