The 2010 hurricane season is here, and it looks like this year is going to be a volatile one. With El Niño fading away and the Atlantic heating up well above average, the storms will have a much better chance to develop and hold together.
The 2010 hurricane season is upon us and most of the prognosticators are predicting an active season. This makes for some interesting talk, but these seasonal forecasts should not be used for planning purposes.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Leave your home if you are in a mandatory evacuation area when county officials give the order.
Boat Safety Tips Whether you store your boat in your backyard or have it docked on the water, there are some simple things you should do before a hurricane hits
Pet Care As pet owners, we've got several responsible choices when a hurricane threatens:
Sky Alert The ABC 7 Sky Alert System broadcasts immediate warnings to tell you about severe weather conditions.
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SARASOTA COUNTY - The Tampa Bay area, including Manatee County, have new, updated evacuation zones for the 2010 hurricane season…Sarasota County does not. This year's map is the same as last year's.
SARASOTA COUNTY - You might want to get ready for a wild hurricane season. National scientists are now predicting the most active year since 2005. The season is set to begin on Tuesday.
SARASOTA - Adding to the worries of those watching the gulf oil spill is hurricane season. The two have never before combined, but it creates deep concerns over what kind of natural and manufactured disaster could come on our shores.
BRADENTON - Manatee County has released its new evacuation map. The zones are more defined and will give the county's emergency management a better idea of which areas need to be evacuated first.
SARASOTA COUNTY - Emergency officials across the state are acting as if a major hurricane has hit. It's a drill based off a real storm from the 1920's. Tuesday, emergency crews across the Suncoast took part.