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Evacuation Zones and Shelter Info
Hurricane season in Florida can be a bit overwhelming, but here are some answers to common questions to help you before, during and after a storm.
Preparation Guide
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Mike Stewart/APIn case you lose power, here are different guides you can feel free to download and print out ahead of any hurricanes this season. Just click the link you want and the download or print icon to save it for the future. -
Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/Getty Images/iStockphotoThere's a lot to consider when preparing for an approaching storm. Get a head start on hurricane season by arranging your important documents now.
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- Descargar: Guías y listas de verificación de huracanes para imprimir antes de las tormentas
- El seguro contra inundaciones podría ser una parte esencial de tu kit de preparación para la temporada de huracanes
What You Need To Know
Lessons Learned From 2024
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The university’s models show slightly above-average activity with 16 named storms, eight reaching hurricane status and three becoming major storms. -
Although Tropical Depression Three is expected to travel out of Florida's way, we can still expect some rain this weekend. -
Keep an eye on the radar for July 4 plans, as chances improve for a tropical system off the AtlanticMore on-and-off storms mean the holiday will be wet but not a complete washout. Meantime, low pressure over Florida has a high chance of development over the weekend. -
The app was developed as a collaboration with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, WUFT-FM, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, and Futuri Media. -
With an 80% chance of showers and storms forecast for the Tampa Bay region and beyond ahead of this Fourth of July holiday weekend, one meteorologist says “when thunder roars, go indoors.” -
There's no reason to panic, but some municipalities are opening sandbag sites just in case there's flooding in low-lying areas. Unused sandbags can be stored for future storms. -
The data was initially planned to be cut off on June 30 “to mitigate a significant cybersecurity risk." The agency now says it's postponing that until July 31. -
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted the eastern Gulf and the western Atlantic with a 20% chance of development over the next seven days. -
NOAA is projecting another above-average hurricane season, with 13 to 19 storms. Pets and farm animals need to be a part of the planning, too. -
Suncoast Searchlight partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. -
Said one resident: “It’s just another example of county leadership not having a sense of urgency.” -
It's anticipated to weaken and dissipate on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
