2025 Hurricane Season: What to know and how to be prepared
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, federal and university forecasters are urging residents to prepare for what could be another active year.
Volusia County leaders to address flooding concerns at town hall meeting Thursday night
Volusia County official will gather to discuss the ongoing flooding problems in the area at a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.
Tavares couple found dead in home; possible carbon monoxide poisoning from generator, officials says
A Central Florida couple was found dead inside their home at the Tiki Village Mobile Park, with police suspecting a generator as the cause.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood remembers friend killed during Hurricane Milton
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said a friend of his was among four people killed during Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton aftermath: What to do when traffic signals are not operating
When returning to the roads after a storm, you may encounter traffic lights that are either completely out or flashing. Here's how to handle these situations.
Hurricane Milton: Mandatory evacuations begin in Tampa Bay Area
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, many Tampa Bay Area residents are preparing to evacuate.
2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins: What to know if a storm approaches Florida
June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season and forecasters predict an "above-normal" season this year. FOX 35 has compiled a guide to help you prepare.
Tracking The Tropics: 2024 Hurricane Season Preview
Prepare, don't panic. The FOX 35 Storm Team discusses what you need to know ahead of the start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Why are forecasters predicting an active season? What changes have been made to the cone? What can you do now to protect your family and home?
FOX 35 Tracking The Tropics 2024 Hurricane Season Preview
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is here and forecasters and meteorologists agree that it could be an extremely active season with the potential for more tropical storms and hurricanes due to weather patterns and warmer ocean waters.
4 tropical waves form before 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins: Could they affect Florida?
The National Hurricane Center is watching four tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean -- just days away from the start of the 2024 hurricane season. Here's what you need to know.
Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: These items will be tax-free starting June 1
From June 1st through the 14th, consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies tax-free.
3 tropical waves emerge days before the 2024 hurricane season; Will they impact Florida?
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves just days before the official start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
Flagler County rebuilding dunes ahead of hurricane season's peak
The County has been periodically closing and re-opening different parks as crews rebuild the beach.
Invest 91L: What is an invest, and what does it mean during hurricane season?
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 - November 30, 2023, and there are a lot of terms you may hear or read. Tropical wave? Tropical disturbance? Tropical depression? Tropical Storm? Hurricane? What about Invest? FOX 35 Chief Meteorologist Jayme King explains what an Invest is, and why it's used to describe some systems.
Watch again: FOX 35's 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season special
Whether it's your first hurricane season in Florida or you've experienced a few, preparation is key – and the FOX 35 Storm Team is here to help you before, during, and after a storm.
How to track storms in FOX 35 Storm Team app
Download the FOX 35 News app and the FOX 35 Storm Team weather apps for the latest news and weather alerts, especially during the hurricane season. FOX 35's Allison Gargaro shows you how you can track everyday storms, as well as tropical storms, from the FOX 35 Storm Team weather app. Should a hurricane form, here's how to turn on an overlay to see the storm's projected path and forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center.
Still rebuilding after last year's hurricane season
"'I'll never not be prepared again," said Kelly, whose home was flooded during the 2022 hurricane season. Her other advice: get to know your neighbors and check on them.
Hurricane fabric: New way to protect your home
From boarding up windows and doors to sandbags, there are many ways to mitigate damage and protect your home during a tropical storm or hurricane. As technology changes, so do the tools. FOX 35 Chief Meteorologist talks with the owner of Orlando Hurricane Guard about a "space-age" fabric that's now being used to protect people's homes, windows, and lanais.
What would a 'Category 6' hurricane be like?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale uses maximum sustained wind speeds to rate hurricanes -- and the possible level of damage they could inflict on communities. Right now, hurricanes are ranked on a five-point scale: Category 1, 74-95 mph winds; Category 2, 96-110 mph winds, Category 3, 111-129 mph winds, Category 4, 130-156 mph winds, and a Category 5, 157 mph winds or greater. Major hurricanes are considered to be category 3, 4, or 5. But, what would a "category 6" hurricane look like? Florida International University is testing the possibility.
Understanding hurricane strengths: Cat.1-5
How are hurricanes ranked, and how much destruction can a category 1 hurricane levy compare to a category 5? FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner explains the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale and why it's used to describe hurricanes.