Evacuations for some along Florida's east coast ahead of Hurricane Irma
A mandatory evacuation into was announced on Thursday for the barrier islands in Brevard County that are home to roughly 100,000 people.
A mandatory evacuation into was announced on Thursday for the barrier islands in Brevard County that are home to roughly 100,000 people.
2017 trio of hurricanes closely resembles 2010 storms
While the appearance of three storms in the Atlantic Basin may seem unusual, it actually closely resembles a pattern last seen during 2010’s hurricane season.
While the appearance of three storms in the Atlantic Basin may seem unusual, it actually closely resembles a pattern last seen during 2010’s hurricane season.
Prep your pets for Hurricane Irma
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
Prep your pets for major disasters or emergencies
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
As Hurricane Irma intensifies, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to be ready in case the storm hits our area.
Not much in Irma's way as 'beast' hurricane barrels towards Florida
The only thing to really weaken Irma or disrupt it some would be interaction with Hispaniola or Cuba. Even then, the storm would likely still be a dangerous high-end major hurricane before possible catastrophic impacts in south and east Florida on Sunday and Monday.
The only thing to really weaken Irma or disrupt it some would be interaction with Hispaniola or Cuba. Even then, the storm would likely still be a dangerous high-end major hurricane before possible catastrophic impacts in south and east Florida on Sunday and Monday.
Irma looms as the mythical 'Big One' Florida has long feared
They call it the Big One - a mythic, massive hurricane that would obliterate the densely populated southeast coast. And it has long been the stuff of Florida's nightmares.
They call it the Big One - a mythic, massive hurricane that would obliterate the densely populated southeast coast. And it has long been the stuff of Florida's nightmares.
Maryland crews that assisted with Hurricane Harvey on standby ahead of Irma
Many first responders in Maryland who helped the people of Texas following Hurricane Harvey are on standby as Hurricane Irma churns closer toward Florida.
Many first responders in Maryland who helped the people of Texas following Hurricane Harvey are on standby as Hurricane Irma churns closer toward Florida.
Traffic backups due to Hurricane Irma evacuations
People evacuating Florida got stuck in traffic Wednesday where the Turnpike and I-75 meet.
People evacuating Florida got stuck in traffic Wednesday where the Turnpike and I-75 meet.
Fuel shortages, traffic jams as Florida prepares for Irma
The Florida Highway Patrol escorted gasoline trucks to dry fuel pumps, SpaceX squeezed out a rocket launch and officials in Georgia and Florida ordered thousands of people to leave the coast as Hurricane Irma barreled toward a collision with the U.S. this weekend.
The Florida Highway Patrol escorted gasoline trucks to dry fuel pumps, SpaceX squeezed out a rocket launch and officials in Georgia and Florida ordered thousands of people to leave the coast as Hurricane Irma barreled toward a collision with the U.S. this weekend.
Nations rush to help islands devastated by Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma has killed at least eight people and injured 23 in French Caribbean island territories as the dangerous Category 5 storm roared over the Caribbean, France's interior minister said Thursday.
Hurricane Irma has killed at least eight people and injured 23 in French Caribbean island territories as the dangerous Category 5 storm roared over the Caribbean, France's interior minister said Thursday.
Forecast shifts, but Puerto Rico and Florida remain in Irma's sights
The Northern Leeward Islands took a direct hit Wednesday morning. Relentless Category 5 Irma slammed Barbuda, Saint Martin, and Anguila early Wednesday with 185 mph winds. A NOAA National Ocean Service gauge on the island of Barbuda recorded a gust of 155 mph before it was knocked out.
The Northern Leeward Islands took a direct hit Wednesday morning. Relentless Category 5 Irma slammed Barbuda, Saint Martin, and Anguila early Wednesday with 185 mph winds. A NOAA National Ocean Service gauge on the island of Barbuda recorded a gust of 155 mph before it was knocked out.
Virginia Task Force 1 activated ahead of Hurricane Irma day after returning from Harvey support
One day after returning home to Virginia following a relief mission to Hurricane Harvey impacted areas in Texas, a Chantilly based task force is being called for help again – this time ahead of Hurricane Irma.
One day after returning home to Virginia following a relief mission to Hurricane Harvey impacted areas in Texas, a Chantilly based task force is being called for help again – this time ahead of Hurricane Irma.
South Carolina declares state of emergency ahead of Irma
Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina to help prepare for a possible strike early next week from Hurricane Irma.
Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina to help prepare for a possible strike early next week from Hurricane Irma.
JetBlue offers low fares for Irma evacuees
The airline JetBlue announced plans Wednesday to help customers with existing flights, as well as assist with Floridians' efforts to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma.
The airline JetBlue announced plans Wednesday to help customers with existing flights, as well as assist with Floridians' efforts to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma.
Hurricane Irma makes landfall; 2 additional hurricanes form
The latest track from the National Hurricane Center is showing a path for Hurricane Irma pointing to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba before possibly heading north for Florida over the weekend.
The latest track from the National Hurricane Center is showing a path for Hurricane Irma pointing to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba before possibly heading north for Florida over the weekend.
Sheriff bans sex offenders from Irma shelters, "Go to Jail instead"
While warning residents to seek shelter, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has warned sex offenders they face arrest if they seek shelter as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida. “If you go to a shelter for Irma, be advised: sworn LEOs will be at every shelter, checking IDs. Sex offenders/predators will not be allowed,” tweeted Judd. “We cannot and we will not have innocent...
While warning residents to seek shelter, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has warned sex offenders they face arrest if they seek shelter as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida. “If you go to a shelter for Irma, be advised: sworn LEOs will be at every shelter, checking IDs. Sex offenders/predators will not be allowed,” tweeted Judd. “We cannot and we will not have innocent...
Tips for travelers, vacationers affected by Hurricane Irma
What happens when a hurricane hits on what is supposed to be your vacation week?
What happens when a hurricane hits on what is supposed to be your vacation week?
VIDEO: Hurricane Hunters' bumpy ride through Irma
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters barely got a break after tracking Hurricane Harvey. Now they’re busy punching their way through Hurricane Irma.
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters barely got a break after tracking Hurricane Harvey. Now they’re busy punching their way through Hurricane Irma.
Hurricanes Jose, Katia projected to avoid U.S.
Tropical Storm Katia formed in the Gulf of Mexico off Mexico's coast this morning. Hours later, it became a Hurricane. About the same time, Tropical Storm Jose strengthened into a hurricane far out in the Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Katia formed in the Gulf of Mexico off Mexico's coast this morning. Hours later, it became a Hurricane. About the same time, Tropical Storm Jose strengthened into a hurricane far out in the Atlantic.
Rains from monster Hurricane Irma begin hitting Puerto Rico
Heavy rain and historic, 185-mph winds lashed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico's northeast coast Wednesday as Hurricane Irma roared through Caribbean islands on its way to a possible devastating hit on Florida.
Heavy rain and historic, 185-mph winds lashed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico's northeast coast Wednesday as Hurricane Irma roared through Caribbean islands on its way to a possible devastating hit on Florida.