Florida barrier islands experience storm surge with 'insurmountable' impacts
FOX Weather Meteorologist Michael Estime reports from Davis Island, where more than 3 feet of storm surge swept over the Tampa community. Sept. 28, 2024.
Drone footage shows extensive damage in Florida after hurricane Helene hits barrier islands
Pinellas County in west central coast of Florida pushes through extensive cleanup as Helene leaves beaches devastated. Video credit: Pinellas County
Florida Island Starts Long Clean-up After Hurricane Helene
Michael Ward -- who has lived on Treasure Island, off Florida's Gulf coast, for 33 years -- decided to ride out Hurricane Helene despite an order to evacuate. It was a decision he quickly regretted.
Access to Florida's barrier islands remains closed after Helene
Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast, making landfall late Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm, bringing with 140 mph winds, torrential rain and a record storm surge before moving inland across Georgia and the Carolinas. Helene made landfall near Perry, Fla., on Thursday night as a monster Category 4 storm.
Pinellas County Sheriff, Crews Work To Clean Up Barrier Islands After Hurricane Helene
Pinellas County Deputies and work crews are cleaning up the barrier islands. Photos shared by PCSO show the sand and debris in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This is Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores.
Hurricane Helene Shuts Down Florida Bridges and Islands as Record Surge Hits Clearwater Beach
Pinellas County authorities closed access to barrier islands ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall and resulting flooding.
Hurricane Helene storms Florida's Big Bend
Hurricane Helene roared across Florida's Panhandle Thursday night, making landfall near the Big Bend town of Perry at 11:10 p.m. as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. At roughly 420 miles wide,
Hurricane Helene weakens to a tropical storm after wreaking havoc across Florida
Hurricane Helene has weakened to a tropical storm after wreaking havoc across Florida. Emergency workers are working around the clock to rescue people still trapped in floodwater. Forecasters say Hurricane Helene dropped more than a foot of rain across parts of the state and spun tornadoes that left multiple people dead.
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Pinellas barrier islands survey Helene’s ‘catastrophic’ damage
For a moment, the couple on the beach tried to enjoy the view in front of them: An orange sun slipping into the Gulf of ...
Live: Water service restored to some barrier islands; gas leaks delay Longboat reopening
With some barrier islands inaccessible and thousands of homes damaged by Hurricane Helene, thousands are recovering in ...
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Pinellas reopens access to barrier islands to some
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Pinellas County officials reopened access to beaches and barrier islands to residents, business ...
Barrier Islands in Pinellas County now open with restrictions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — All barrier islands and beaches in Pinellas County will open at 4 p.m. with restrictions.
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Barrier Islands in Pinellas County Remain Closed Post-Hurricane Helene; Security Ramped Up Against Looting Threats
Pinellas County's barrier islands are closed post-Hurricane Helene; residents await home return as cleanup and security ...