Hurricane Season 2024

Rafael could be a category 2 hurricane as it nears Cuba; it will likely lose speed once it crosses the Gulf of Mexico.

The 17th named storm of the season developed in the Caribbean, heading toward the Gulf of Mexico.

The National Hurricane Center has started advisories on PTC 18, which is likely to become the next named storm of the season.

Counties publish hours and locations for filing permits; Manatee cautions about hiring contractors

Punta Gorda is grappling with the aftermath of two major hurricanes in just two weeks—first Hurricane Helene, and now Hurricane Milton. As floodwaters receded into Charlotte Harbor, WGCU’s Mike Braun spoke with residents returning to assess their homes and businesses.

As Hurricane Milton advances, emergency preparedness is crucial. In the event that calls fail to connect, satellite emergency text services will be available for google Pixel 9 and iPhone models 14 and up.

Find out which Publix, Walmart, and Sam's Club locations are open as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast with live store trackers.

In a lot of places, when adversity hits, they slap a label ending with the descriptive “Strong" on the response. For Pine Island residents, that response means more than just a label, it's a motivation for neighbors lending a hand to neighbors.One organization that takes that spirit to heart — the Greater Pine Island Alliance — has been in full help mode for over a week with volunteers assisting residents picking up the pieces after Hurricane Helene blew past Southwest Florida.

Hurricane Milton will continue to intensify quickly and is expected to become a major hurricane, making landfall on Wednesday in Florida´s West Coast.

Milton is rapidly intensifying and is expected to be a major hurricane as it approaches west central Florida by Wednesday.