Although most Floridians are still reeling from last year's storms, we're now only 100 days out from the start of hurricane season.
In May 2024, NOAA predicted an "extraordinary" season of 17 to 25 named storms. Two of those storms, Hurricanes Helene and Milton, wreaked havoc on Florida, leaving devastation in their wake. Some neighborhoods are even still dealing with flooding.
Now, we're looking ahead. Here are the tropical cyclone names for 2025:
- Andrea
- Barry
- Chantal
- Dexter
- Erin
- Fernand
- Gabrielle
- Humberto
- Imelda
- Jerry
- Karen
- Lorenzo
- Melissa
- Nestor
- Olga
- Pablo
- Rebekah
- Sebastien
- Tanya
- Van
- Wendy
As we look ahead to yet another storm season in the Sunshine State, it's never too early to prepare. Remember to keep a hurricane preparedness kit handy. Tampa.gov compiled a list of items that residents can add to a kit to ensure everyone is fully prepared for any situation. The items should be kept in a plastic, airtight, easy-to-carry container.
Friends rally behind homeowner in Largo after EF-1 tornado
Frances was out of the country when a storm blew through Largo, ripping the roof off her home in the process. Her friends, Debbie Jackson and Sam Rogers, rallied people from Sam's Facebook group, "Beach Bum Fun in the Sun," and began moving Frances' stuff out of her home and into a safer location.
