Storms are expected Sunday afternoon in South Florida, with another wave poised to hit the region on Monday. Fort Lauderdale and Miami could see up to 3 inches of rain, while slightly less is

NOAA predicts another “above average” hurricane season with between 13 and 19 named storms. Central Florida residents should be ready for heavy rains that can destroy homes within hours, even if

Forget saving on sales tax during a hurricane preparation holiday, here's how you can reduce your costs by thousands.

You want to have essentials like food and water, but also handy items that will make life a little easier after a storm.

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As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season's official start on June 1 neared, reporter Gianna Montesano spent time compiling the latest information on shelters, emergency contacts and tornado safety tips to educate readers. She used the county emergency management divisions to compile local information and national hurricane forecasts for this story.

From emergency plans to potential insurance scams, officials shared priorities for area residents to address before hurricane season starts June 1.

Kevin Guthrie, the head of Florida’s emergency management department, rattled off the state’s bragging rights: debris is picked up 24/7 after a storm, power is restored within 120 hours, roads are reopened in 72 hours and schools are back online in under five business days.

"I never prepare for Hurricane Season," said Raquel Taylor. Raquel has been living in South Florida for 30 years, and she said she usually wings it when it comes to getting ready for the Season. "I just listen, last minute, you should probably put your shutters, and pray that nothing happens," said Fabiola Valdes.

The National Hurricane Center is watching 2 tropical waves. No disturbances are in the Atlantic basin June 1, 2025, the first day of hurricane season