Hurricane Ian becomes category 2, prompts hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of Tampa Bay area

Hurricane Ian is continuing to quickly intensify and has prompted hurricane and storm surge warnings for parts of the Tampa Bay area. The storm strengthened into a category 2 hurricane with winds now up to 105 mph. 

4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 9/27/22
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This weekend is shaping up to not be too hot as we head further into the fall season.

Noon Weather Forecast - 9/27/22
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Clear, warm and breezy in the Valley with a high in the low-100s.

Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region

An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.

7 ways to stay safe while using a generator

Generators can be dangerous if safety precautions aren't met. Here are seven ways to make sure you stay safe while using one.

Buccaneers move practices to Miami area ahead of Hurricane Ian

So far, there has been no change to the Bucs' game against the Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Morning Weather Forecast - 9/27/22
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Sunny and breezy today in the Valley with a high in the low-100s.

Evening Weather Forecast - 9/26/22
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We have a look at what we might see, and feel, in Phoenix during October.

4 p.m. Weather Forecast - 9/26/22
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We are slowly but surely transitioning into fall with some rain and wind.

Noon Weather Forecast - 9/26/22
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Warm and breezy in the Valley with a high in the low-100s.

Know your zone: Florida evacuation zones, what they mean, and when to leave

As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.

Why Florida's Gulf Coast is susceptible to a hurricane's storm surge

Studies have identified nearly 3 million homes in the Sunshine State that are vulnerable to a storm’s storm surge. It is unknown which communities will be in the target zone of Hurricane Ian.

Morning Weather Forecast - 9/26/22
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Sunny, warm and breezy today in the Valley with a high in the low-100s.