Official 2016 Hurricane Season Leaves 14 Named Storms In Its Wake
After leaving 14 named storms including Hurricane Hermine and Matthew in its wake, the 2016 hurricane season gave clear testimony to the need to...
National Weather Service: In The Eye Of The Hurricane
By Nick Edwards
As the summer approaches, so does the familiar hurricane season. To most Floridians, this means potential days off school or work...
County Promotes Year-Round Vigilance During Severe Weather Awareness Week
By Tamas Mondovics
Hurricane season may be over, but an organized and powerful squall line, which in some areas produced winds of 60-80 mph made...
All HCPS Schools/Offices Will Be Closed Friday October 7
Press Release
All Hillsborough County Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, October 7.
Hillsborough County is expected to get tropical storm force...
Hillsborough County Designated for Individual Assistance Under FEMA
Homeowners, renters and business owners in Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Palm Beach, Putnam, and St. Johns counties may now apply for federal disaster assistance...
TampaBaySafe.Org Offers A No-frills Online Emergency Resource
When the sky cracks open and the tempestuous winds of a hurricane rise and howl, blowing rain and the world sideways, the information lifeline...
Area Residents Encouraged To Be Go-Bag Ready Year Round For Family...
By Tamas Mondovics
As each official hurricane season (June1-October 31) begins, Hillsborough County and Tampa Bay area residents are encouraged to be weather emergency ready...
Rain Watchers Wanted — Citizen Scientists Keep Busy Tracking Rainfall
Local weather enthusiasts have an opportunity to help the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Tampa Bay office and other agencies keep track of local rainfall...
Residents Urged To Prepare For Dangerous Winter/Spring Weather
By Tamas Mondovics
with contributions from Michelle Colesanti
“Business is not as usual,” said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Warning Coordination Meteorologist Dan Noah as...
How To Stay Connected During Weather-related Disasters
By StatePoint Media
(StatePoint) While the summer season often signifies the start of hurricane season and wildfires, the rise in natural disasters has made preparedness...
