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Duke Energy announces estimated times for power restoration


Duke Energy announces estimated times for power restoration

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With 16,000 employees and many teams working day and night, Duke Energy Florida has released estimated restoration times for customers impacted by Hurricane Milton. While some customers will have power restored sooner than others, most affected homes and businesses are expected to have power restored by the following days/times: Sunday, Oct. […]

What to expect around Tampa Bay


What to expect around Tampa Bay

Our Spectrum Bay News 9 weather experts have broken down by county what to look for as Milton approaches landfall. Find the latest forecast updates here. Citrus fruits Hurricane warning (peak winds: until Thursday afternoon) Wind: 75 mph, gusts to 90 Flood watch (until Thursday morning) Rainfall: 5-10 inches, higher amounts possible locally Storm surge […]

National Weather Service releases report on Helene


National Weather Service releases report on Helene

The National Weather Service in Ruskin released its report on Helene's impact on the area. What you need to know The highest increase in our region was observed in Citrus County Most of the Tampa Bay area experienced a rise of 4 to 8 feet The highest wind gusts were just over 70 miles per […]

School closures in Tampa Bay area due to Helene


School closures in Tampa Bay area due to Helene

TAMPA, Fla. – As a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to rapidly intensify, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are beginning to announce class cancellations due to the projected impacts. Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Public Schools will close all schools on Wednesday and Thursday, September 25 and 26, due to […]

What to expect around Tampa Bay


What to expect around Tampa Bay

Our weather experts at Spectrum Bay News 9 have broken down county by county what to look for as Helene approaches land. Find the latest forecast updates here. Citrus fruits Hurricane warning (peak winds: until midnight Thursday night) Winds: 60 mph, gusts to 80 mph Flood warning (until 8 a.m.) Precipitation: 3-6 inches, locally higher […]