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The problem confronting the region is that storms approaching from the south, as Hurricane Ian is on track to do, push huge volumes of water up into shallow Tampa Bay and are likely to inundate homes and businesses with up to 10 feet of storm surge.
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Spaghetti models are a combination of different model ensembles. It shows the different paths a storm may take, but neither is it a crystal ball. A spaghetti model does not forecast a storm’s strength or potential impact. They are a simple way of communicating where a storm may travel given the data available at the time. Generally, they are used by meteorologists to give a geographical range to the public.
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Half a decade later, we look back at Irma’s impact and the changes in hurricane preparedness and response that it brought to Florida.
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National Hurricane Center data for Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York City show development happening in at-risk areas, even as climate change brings more frequent and intense storms.
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Sister Louis Gabriel went through devastating storms in 1909, 1910 and 1919. She guided local students to build a grotto based on the one at Lourdes, and invited people to pray there.
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For low-income people and people in marginalized communities, getting those supplies is sometimes an unreachable goal. She is just one of many in Florida who are working to make hurricane preparedness more inclusive to all, regardless of cost or accessibility.
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An increased demand for shelter space is expected if hurricanes threaten Florida’s coastline in the upcoming storm season. Emergency management officials anticipate people will opt for public shelters rather than drive to hotels when storms approach.
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Human-induced climate change fueled one of the most active hurricane seasons on record in 2020, with rainfall totals up to 10% higher than in the pre-industrial era, according to a new study.
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Hurricanes, wildfires and floods: Across the country, climate change is driving more severe weather, and many schools are not prepared.
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Tampa Bay Times journalists discuss their reporting on Tropical Storm Eta and how the same storm would affect the region 30 years later with rising seas.
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Plaintiffs contend that the utility did not meet obligations to help prevent power outages, such as carrying out a storm “hardening” plan, replacing aging poles and adequately clearing vegetation near lines.
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Swells from Major Hurricane Sam are expected to reach the coast on Friday and continue into the weekend as it spins well offshore.