[Template] Hurricane Milton Tracker

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St. Pete Beach is advancing living seawalls near the Don CeSar, blending mangroves, oyster reefs, and marsh grasses to absorb wave energy and raise...

One Week Ready means stocking supplies for your full household and pets to last seven days, as officials urge action now with hurricane season starting June 1. Know your evacuation zone and review plans before storms hit.

Homeowners facing flood damage can streamline recovery by following a clear process. Key actions include:

• Contact your insurer immediately after...

Local donors have raised $104,431 toward rebuilding the Rod and Reel Pier on Anna Maria Island, which Hurricanes Helene and Milton destroyed after 75...

Proposed 2027 budget cuts to NOAA would cripple hurricane forecasting and preparedness programs critical to Florida.

• Atlantic Oceanographic lab in...

Homeowners pursue extreme elevations, such as a 24-foot lift costing $575,000 in Pinellas County.

• Renters should secure $152 annual policies...

2026 Season Forecast

• Below-Normal Activity Expected: Colorado State University predicts 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes for...

Florida officials say the state is prepared for the 2026 season, with hopes that FEMA has resolved funding delays that slowed recovery from past...

First Coast officials urge residents to 'know your zone' before the Atlantic season opens June 1, stressing that storm surge, rainfall flooding, and...

A below-average Atlantic season forecast offers relief, yet Florida's mindset stays shaped by past surge disasters.

• CSU predicts 13 named storms...

Clear communication is essential for restoration contractors navigating post-hurricane chaos.

• Response timing hinges on safety and access, not just...

Seasonal Outlook

• 🔥 Forecaster Concerns: NOAA projects 8–14 named storms for 2026 with El Niño expected to suppress Atlantic activity, yet risk...

NOAA forecasts 8–14 named storms and 1–3 major hurricanes for the Atlantic amid developing El Niño conditions, yet forecasters stress that a...

Storm surge causes 90% of hurricane deaths, making evacuation zones more critical than flood zones for life safety.

• Hillsborough evacuation zones...

Florida emergency management is prepared for the 2026 hurricane season, expecting quicker federal recovery funds after recent DHS policy shifts.
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Storm surge, riverine, sheet flow, and flash flooding each produce distinct damage patterns based on storm track and speed. Hurricanes Charley through...

Category 2 hurricanes bring sustained winds of 96-110 mph, causing extensive damage to power lines that can lead to outages lasting several days. Florida residents should use this scale to gauge risks ahead of the season.

Tampa officials stress preparing now for the season starting in a week, not when a storm hits.

• Released a new hurricane guide covering evacuation...