NOAA honors hurricane hunter by releasing his ashes into the eye of Hurricane Milton
Peter Dodge, a NOAA radar specialist, took one last flight into a hurricane as his ashes were released into the eye of Hurricane Milton, honoring his lifelong dedication to hurricane research.
Post-tropical cyclone Milton moves from Florida
Post-Tropical Cyclone Milton is now moving away from Florida into the Atlantic. It has lost tropical characteristics but still has strong winds. It caused over 3 million power outages across Florida, produced a big tornado outbreak in central & south Florida and dumped more than a foot of rain! There's still the threat for some storm surge and gusty winds through early evening for parts of the SE U.S. coast. But overall, conditions will be improving for Florida tonight. Tropical Storm Leslie in the Central Atlantic is still expected to track NE away from the United States and gradually weaken. Invest 94-L in the far east Atlantic has a low 20% chance to become our next tropical system. The next name would be Nadine
Houston-area volunteer firefighters go to Florida
Help from the Houston area is heading to Florida as three local volunteer firefighters are going the extra mile. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to the firefighters in Mission Bend.
Hundreds of rescues in Florida after Milton
FOX's Chelsea Torres is in Florida with a look at the flooding post-Hurricane Milton as residents try to make it back home.
Hurricane Milton: Storm surge, reverse surge seen
FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro talks more in depth about the storm surge in Florida following Hurricane Milton.
Tornado outbreak in Florida after Hurricane Milton
FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has an update on Hurricane Milton with a focus on the tornado outbreak seen in Florida after the storm made landfall on Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton aftermath: Millions without power as deaths, flooding reported
Milton moved through Florida on Thursday after slamming into the state as a Category 3 hurricane – causing at least five deaths and leaving millions without power.
Concert for Carolina to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims
North Carolina natives Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor and other stars will take the stage in Charlotte to raise money for victims of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Milton hampers gasoline supply chain
State and federal officials are working with the oil and gas industry to address supply issues and resume normal operations once it's safe.
FOX partners with Red Cross for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief: How to help
FOX and the American Red Cross are working together to support families affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Learn how you can donate to provide shelter, meals, and recovery assistance.
Hurricane Milton: Puppy rescued from rubble left behind by storm after owners go unaccounted for
Amid the devastation left by Hurricane Milton, a puppy named Benji was rescued Thursday morning from the rubble of what was once a home in a Florida mobile home retirement community. His owners are among those unaccounted for.
Houston Heroes: Boots are on the ground in Florida as Milton makes landfall
Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized hundreds of personnel and resources to respond to the hurricane, as some dedicated Houstonians travel to Florida to lend a helping hand.
Hurricane Milton update: Storm weakens to Category 2, flash flood emergency issued for Tampa Bay
Hurricane Milton has made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 3 storm, bringing life-threatening winds and a severe storm surge.
Some Floridians stay put for Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is on track to hit western Florida later Wednesday evening and reporter Lloyd Sowers is in Tampa with how its looking there.
Hurricane Milton threatens IV fluid supply, already thin after Helene
A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.
Houston relief agencies head to Florida
Governor Greg Abbott sends help to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton with more than 180 state troopers and other law enforcement going. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke with other groups, such as the United Cajun Navy, who are ready to step in as well.
Thousands in shelters ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is hours away from making landfall at this time and life-threatening storm surge is expected with millions asked to evacuate. FOX's Chelsea Torres has the latest on the storm.
Hurricane Milton's landfall imminent in Florida | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
Hurricane Milton is a bit weaker but remains a dangerous Category 3 system with an earlier landfall expected between 8-10 pm tonight just south of Tampa Bay. Widespread damaging winds 100+ mph, 6-12" of rain, and dangerous storm surge up to 12' is likely around Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Sarasota & Bradenton. Milton will push across the Central Florida Peninsula early Thursday morning and should still be a Category 1 hurricane as it rolls over Orlando. Milton should push out into the western Atlantic and gradually weaken by Thursday afternoon and evening . Invest 93-L in the SW Atlantic has a Low 30% chance of tropical development as it moves NE. Tropical wave is expected to roll off the west coast of Africa over the next day or two with a very low 10% chance to turn into a tropical system. Hurricane Leslie is still churning in the central Atlantic but will soon turn NE away from the U.S.
Hurricane Milton: Houston Astros hosting hurricane relief drives
The Astros Foundation and Cotton Holdings will host two supply drives for hurricane relief on Oct. 10 and 11.
Hurricane Milton: These cruise lines are redirecting ships
Many of Florida’s ports are closed ahead of Hurricane Milton. Here’s which cruise lines are impacted.