Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.

The Tampa Bay area could expect a 5 to 8-foot storm surge from Tropical Storm Helene, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tampa City officials say storm surge is a major concern as some areas could see very high water levels because of Helene.

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

The National Weather Service Tallahassee warned Tropical Storm Helene could become hurricane with "catastrophic wind damage" ...

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

Helene is strengthening as it moves toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. It is expected to become a hurricane today and will hit Florida's Big Bend Thursday.

Thousands of Florida residents have been forced to evacuate as the state prepares for rapidly strengthening Tropical Storm ...

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

Tampa Bay officials began evacuations Tuesday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to make landfall as ...

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