Hurricane Ian's track has shifted south of the Tampa Bay area Tuesday evening, but the storm continues to strengthen as it moves toward Florida's Gulf Coast. It's expected to make landfall Wednesday somewhere between Lee County and Pinellas County. LATEST: https://www.fox13news.com/weather/hurricane-ian-category-3-tuesday-impacts Get your tropical weather forecast each day … [Read more...]
Hurricane Ian set to make landfall along Florida Wednesday evening
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen says Hurricane Ian, a Category 3 storm at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, should make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast sometime Wednesday evening. The storm will likely intensify before making landfall. Get your tropical weather forecast each day during hurricane season from the meteorologists at FOX 13 Tampa Bay and MyFoxHurricane. We'll issue a new … [Read more...]
Tracking Hurricane Ian: Landfall Wednesday in southwest Florida
As of Wednesday morning, Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in southwest Florida, most likely north of Fort Myers, meaning that area will be on the right side of the eye and face high storm surge levels. FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg breaks down the forecast path and impacts from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers to Polk County. MORE: … [Read more...]
Hurricane Ian latest forecast shows shift southeast of Tampa Bay
The latest models on Hurricane Ian show the storm shifting drastically southeast of Tampa Bay. Meteorologist Jim Weber says serious flooding is still likely up the west coast of Florida. Follow updates at https://www.fox13news.com/tropics Get your tropical weather forecast each day during hurricane season from the meteorologists at FOX 13 Tampa Bay and MyFoxHurricane. We'll … [Read more...]
Latest FOX Weather model shows Ian making landfall near Tampa Bay
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says the models are starting to come to agreement, with FOX Weather's model showing Tropical Storm Ian becoming a major hurricane before making landfall near Tampa Bay. Get your tropical weather forecast each day during hurricane season from the meteorologists at FOX 13 Tampa Bay and MyFoxHurricane. We'll issue a new hurricane update … [Read more...]
Hurricane Ian forms in Caribbean Sea
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg explains the possible impacts to the west coast of Florida based on the current path. Ian reached hurricane status Monday morning. A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the west coast of Florida – from north of Englewood to the Anclote River, including Tampa Bay. A Storm Surge Watch has been extended north along the west coast of Florida to the … [Read more...]
Hurricane Ian forecast to bring major flooding to Florida
Meteorologist Jim Weber says Hurricane Ian will strengthen to a major hurricane as it moves slowly up the west coast of Florida, causing major flood hazards along the way. Get your tropical weather forecast each day during hurricane season from the meteorologists at FOX 13 Tampa Bay and MyFoxHurricane. We'll issue a new hurricane update each day, and more frequently when … [Read more...]
Tropical Storm Ian shifts slightly west, with uncertain track
The 5 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center Saturday showed Ian tracking west of the Tampa Bay area, but the storm was still too far away for predicting a path. NHC sails "uncertainty in the track forecast is higher than usual." MORE: https://www.fox13news.com/news/tropical-storm-ian-expected-to-intensify-rapidly-sets-sights-on-florida Get your tropical weather … [Read more...]