Hurricane Ian has many Floridians questioning local response
The state continues its efforts to restore power and help rescue those stranded in coastal communities after Hurricane Ian.
Biden comforts Puerto Rico ahead of Florida visit in wake of Hurricanes Fiona, Ian
Hurricane Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides in Puerto Rico. Biden plans to also visit Florida on Wednesday.
Rumors, 'disaster sight-seers' slow Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in Lee County
Between rumors that the county is trying to "starve" people off Pine Island to drone pilots trying to get a look at areas devastated by Hurricane Ian, rescue and relief crews are having a hard time getting critical aid to those who need it.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 3, 2022
FOX 26 is your Gulf Coast Weather Authority and Meteorologist Remeisha Shade shares the latest on what's in our tropics.
Hurricane Gear Test: PowerSmith LED Work Light
Some rechargeable LED lights will work better than others for emergency preparedness. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows what he likes about a compact LED work light with four different modes.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 2, 2022
You will not hear the name "Ian" in this tropical update. There are a couple of areas in the Atlantic being watched for tropical cyclone development.
Hurricane Orlene weakens to Category 3 ahead of Mexico landfall
Damaging winds, flooding rainfall and a dangerous storm surge are significant threats as Hurricane Orlene nears popular Mexican tourist destinations.
President Biden, first lady to visit Florida and Puerto Rico to assess hurricane damage
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Puerto Rico and Florida this week to survey the widespread destruction caused by hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
Ian aftermath: At least 47 dead in Florida as long recovery begins
At least 30 people were confirmed dead Saturday as rescuers continue to search for survivors among the ruins of Florida's flooded homes from Hurricane Ian.
North Texans who recently moved to Florida thankful they avoided worst of Hurricane Ian
During Andrew Pichardo’s first month as a Floridian, he, his wife, and their 5-month-old baby faced one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States.
NOAA launches first of its kind drone in Hurricane Ian to research areas unsafe for Hurricane Hunters
Drones are changing the research game keeping the scientists and those in the path of a hurricane safer.
'Pets are family. Period': Photos show Florida animals rescued from Hurricane Ian floodwaters
Hurricane Ian causes devastating damage and flooding across Central Florida after making landfall in the state as a Category 4 storm on Wednesday.
Post-tropical Ian lashes South Carolina as death toll rises in Florida
Ian was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone Friday afternoon, but the threat of dangerous storm surge, flash flooding and high winds remains.
Tiny kitten in Sarasota, Florida, is a Hurricane Ian survivor as shelter misses worst of storm
A small staff at an animal shelter in Sarasota, Florida, managed to take care of over 100 cats and a four-day-old kitten even amid the wrath of Hurricane Ian.
Ian makes second landfall in South Carolina as Category 1 hurricane
According to the National Hurricane Center, Ian's center made landfall at 2:05 p.m. ET as a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.
Tropical Weather Forecast - September 30, 2022
Ian made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane around 1:05 p.m. Friday near Georgetown, SC with 85 mph winds. IAN as of the latest advisory has become Post-Tropical which means it is no longer a tropical cyclone but still poses a heavy rain and wind threat as it weakens and moves north over the Carolinas and West Virginia.
Mattress Mack helps Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian
Houston’s favorite mattress salesman, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale held a donation drive Thursday at Gallery Furniture saying it’s our turn to help the people in Florida devastated by Hurricane Ian after they came to our aid during Harvey.
Survivors speak of Hurricane Ian’s wrath at Florida trailer park
“I literally watched my house disappear with everything in it, right before my eyes,” one survivor said. The man added that he initially planned to stay home and ride the storm out.
Watch: Dog, woman and grandson who flew to Florida to ride out Ian with her lifted to safety
"She wasn’t leaving one way or the other," the man told rescuers.
NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Ian's destruction
Before-and-after photos from NOAA flights show the street-level damage Hurricane Ian left behind in Sanibel, Cape Coral, and Fort Myers. Here’s how to look up a specific street or address.