A shallow coastal shelf makes cities along the Gulf of Mexico more vulnerable to storm surges during hurricanes.

Here’s what areas forecasters say will see storm surge on Florida’s west coast — some parts may have up to 15 feet of surge.

Evacuations are underway in Florida as Tropical Storm Helene threatens to hit as the strongest storm to make landfall in the ...

They’re predicting three to six inches of rain, 60 mph winds and think the higher surge and higher tides will stick around ...

Many areas are forecast to see dangerous storm surges, especially between Panama City and Tampa. The coast stretching from ...

As of midday Tuesday, most forecast models show Helene moving north and making landfall somewhere between Pensacola and the ...

Tampa Bay residents should prepare for Tropical Storm Helene, local officials say, with the storm expected to become a ...

The forecast refers to the potential for rapid intensification over the Gulf of Mexico, which is when a storm gains 35 mph or ...

Storm surge is the deadliest part of a tropical system and there's a tool that residents can use to identify their threat.

“This is a catastrophic storm surge,” Emergency Management Director Chris Evan said. “This is life threatening.” ...

Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during ...

It's an abbreviated, text view at what's happening with Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a ...