Forecast Discussion Considering Florida is the most susceptible of all U.S. states to tropical weather, the season has been relatively quiet. The system briefly was a hurricane in the Gulf near Tampa before weakening and making landfall in the Big Bend area in early July. Does the Panhandle see more hurricanes than other parts of Florida? Honolulu, HI 96822 Updated maps show Florida destruction after Hurricane Ian landfall Their numbers show 19 named storms, with nine of them becoming hurricanes and four gaining major hurricane strength. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, 7 bodies found during search for missing Oklahoma, Tornadoes in Virginia and Florida, flooding in other, Met Gala: Tennis star, supermodel reveal pregnancies, Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban, Calhoun County residents to vote on changing liquor, Arnold mercy rules Godby in district quarter-final, Rutherford building foundation under new coach, Arnold announced new boys basketball coach, Scholar Athlete of the Week Sister Arnold, NWF clinches conference, eliminates Gulf Coast, Temples family legacy grows within Marianna softball, Le Creuset just launched a dreamy new color for spring, Our fitness expert weighs in on this years top spring, New bride dead after alleged DUI driver hits golf, DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in, VIDEO: Black bear surprises principal at school dumpster, Northwest Florida wins Panhandle Conference, Undercover operation leads to 7 arrested for sex, Crestview man charged with sexually assaulting 2, Deputies thwart human trafficking scheme on I-10, Sailboat breaks loose in Destin, stuck at Marler, Spring breaker killed in Destin condo balcony fall:, Ex-Naval rescue swimmer charged with attempted murder, UPDATE: Overdue boater found by U.S. Coast Guard, One dead after charter boats collide in Franklin, Dothan churchs fight against denomination continues, BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Surprise your mom with one of these Mothers Day, Mothers Day inspo: This foot massager has 20,000, Drew Barrymores Walmart collection is perfect for, Best Mothers Day gifts for the budding plant mom, Expert: Lori Vallows hair found on tape stuck to, Tuesday Morning going out of business, set to close, Expert Q&A: Where Bryan Kohberger, Lori Vallow cases, Some US states could see northern lights again Sunday:, Senate rankings: Here are the 5 seats most likely, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. September 12, 1979, 1975
At least 13 people were reported dead in counties across the state, though Florida officials have not provided an official death total from the storm.