Hurricane Ian slams Florida: What we know on Day 2

Now a tropical storm, Ian continues to bring life-threatening flooding, storm surge and high winds to parts of Florida before moving toward Georgia and the Carolinas.

Video: Hurricane Ian wipes out Fort Myers Beach, Florida

It’s one of several barrier islands in southwest Florida that were hit hardest by Ian’s wrath.

Florida flamingos ride out Hurricane Ian in bathroom

As Hurricane Ian came ashore Wednesday, millions of Floridians either evacuated or hunkered down at home. That included some of St. Petersburg’s most famous feathered friends.

Hurricane Ian makes landfall with a vengeance

Hurricane Ian became a showcase for the power of nature and wind waves and surge. Many of those images were documented on social media. 

Tree branch hits Jim Cantore during Hurricane Ian report: 'Just give me a minute'

Where’s Jim Cantore? It’s a popular question anytime bad weather is in the forecast. Turns out he’s dodging Hurricane Ian storm debris in Punta Gorda, Florida – with mixed results.

How Hurricane Ian got so nasty so quickly, turbocharged by warm water

Hurricane Ian is quickly gaining monstrous strength as it moves over oceans partly heated up by climate change, just like 30 other Atlantic tropical storms since 2017 that became much more powerful in less than a day.

Hurricane Ian: How to get compensated if your flight was canceled

Major airlines are allowing passengers to rebook flights without a fee, but each airline’s travel waiver has different restrictions and deadlines.

Mostly sunny, temps in 70s
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Steve Paulson says today will be mostly sunny with temps averaging in the 70s

Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian

The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.

Why is the right side of a hurricane more dangerous?

Have you ever wondered why meteorologists say that the eastern side of the storm is the most dangerous? Or call it the "dirty side" of a hurricane? 

Hurricane Ian causes tornados and power outages in Florida

Power outages, downed trees, and tornados gave Florida residents a preview of the Hurricane Ian's destructive power as it barreled toward the eastern Gulf Coast overnight Tuesday with a potential Cat 4 force.

Hurricane Ian could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane near Tampa Bay

If Hurricane Ian follows a track near the center of the forecast cone, it would be nearly a worst-case scenario for the Tampa Bay area because the powerful winds in Ian's eyewall would plow through the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

Gas prices spike again, as Hurricane Ian barrel towards Florida

After a period of gas prices trending lower, they’re swinging back up again, as concerns rise about Hurricane Ian’s effects on oil production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Large earthquake the size of Loma Prieta possible in Silicon Valley

Scientists at Stanford are warning about the possibility of an earthquake in Silicon Valley as big as Loma Prieta. Two faults, known together as the Foothill Thrust Belt, could produce a 6.9 magnitude quake, according to the new report.

Cooling continues
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Steve Paulson says the cooling will continue. Temps in the 70s

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.