Hurricane Ian: Central Florida school closures ahead of storm's arrival

Officials of schools, colleges and universities in Florida and the Orlando metro area are beginning to announce their plans for the week ahead of Hurricane Ian's potential impacts on the state. 

7 ways to stay safe while using a generator

Generators can be dangerous if safety precautions aren't met. Here are seven ways to make sure you stay safe while using one.

Hurricane Ian strengthens as tracks shifts east: Here is when the storm's expected to reach Florida

Hurricane Ian strengthened into a Category 3 storm on Tuesday. Much of Florida, including the Panhandle, Central Florida, and the greater Orlando metropolitan area, remains in the cone of uncertainty. As of late Monday, the forecast track had shifted to the east slightly. 

Floridians urged to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen

Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday.

Florida hotels offers 'distress rates' ahead of Hurricane Ian

As Hurricane Ian nears the state of Florida, Rosen Hotels & Resorts said it is offering "distress rates" across some of its properties for Florida residents to have a safe and affordable place to stay as they ride out the storm. 

Second child dies after rowing boat capsized at Lake Fairview, possibly due to lightning strike

A Florida child who was injured during rowing practice last week at Lake Fairview in Orlando – possibly due to a lightning strike – has died, the second child to die as a result of the incident, North Orlando Rowing club said Saturday night in a social media post. Another child's body was recovered last week from the lake after a rowing boat reportedly flipped over.

Tropical Storm Ian expected to become a hurricane on Sunday; warnings issued for Grand Cayman, Cuba

Floridians are keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Ian as it is expected to rapidly intensify into a hurricane on Sunday as the system heads for Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Ian: What could cause it to weaken ahead of reaching Florida?

TRACKING IAN: There are several factors that come into play as to why the storm is expected to weaken over the Gulf before reaching Florida.

'Homes in the ocean': Canadian military sent to help clean up Fiona's devastation

As the extent of damage became clear, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau canceled his trip to Japan for the funeral of assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Ferocious Fiona batters Canada with hurricane-force winds, heavy rain

Fiona was the strongest hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic basin season and at one point was a Category 4 with sustained winds around 140 mph.

Weather deteriorates in Canada as powerful Hurricane Fiona approaches

Widespread, potentially prolonged power outages, numerous downed trees, structural damage, washed-out roads and significant coastal erosion due to battering waves and storm surge are all potential impacts of Fiona in Atlantic Canada, regardless if it has become a post-tropical cyclone or if it is still a hurricane.

How to operate a generator safely after a hurricane or tropical storm

Living in Florida, residents know all too well that when a tropical storm or hurricane strikes, that can mean days or weeks without power. Many decide to budget for a generator to help weather the storm and its aftermath in some degree of comfort.

What should you bring to a hurricane shelter?

The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. It is important for residents to know if they live in an evacuation zone, a low-lying, flood-prone area, a mobile home, or an unsafe structure during hurricane season. You may be required to evacuate to a shelter.