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There is an increasing risk of dangerous storm surge, wind, and rainfall hazards along the Gulf coastlines from Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle.
Read More »Delta Strengthens Into Hurricane In The Western Caribbean
Tropical Storm Delta Forms, Is Forecast To Hit Gulf Coast As Hurricane Late This Week
"All of Louisiana needs to prepare" for the storm, says Gov. John Bel Edwards. Delta continues a storm season that ran through the traditional list of alphabetized names last month.
Read More »Fall’s First Strong Front Arrives Early This Year in Florida
The first strong front of the fall season is set to arrive in Florida this week, with widespread showers and thunderstorms marking its arrival.
Read More »Category 2 Hurricane Sally Moving Ashore
Hurricane Sally strengthened to a category 2 storm during the overnight hours of Tuesday with top sustained winds of 105 mph. The northern and eastern...
Read More »Hurricane Warning Issued for Pensacola Ahead of Sally
Sally is anticipated to meander slowly north-northeast crossing through Alabama and Wednesday and Thursday before potentially degenerating back into a tropical depression over Georgia.
Read More »Legal Woes Mount For Owner Of Popular Tourist Restaurant Under Tax Investigation
The new legal problems also may complicate efforts by David Biegler, 49, co-owner of the Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill in Santa Rosa, to pay the IRS and Justice Department over what the government said he owes.
Read More »Wind Damage Possible in Florida Panhandle Monday Evening
A fast-moving front will approach the Florida Panhandle Monday night, likely triggering a cluster of potentially severe thunderstorms ahead of it. The...
Read More »Tropical Storm Conditions Expected Along Portions of Florida’s Gulf Coast by This Evening
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen is expected to become Subtropical Storm Nestor as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico and toward Florida later today....
Read More »Chances of Tropical Development Increasing Over the Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen at 11 am Thursday, which is expected to make landfall in the...
Read More »After the Eye: A Story of Recovery Along Florida’s Forgotten Coast
One year after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle as a category 5 storm, many residents continue to rebuild the communities they call home. A team of WUFT journalists share a collection of stories that spotlight struggle, hope and perseverance.
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