Hurricane Ian vs Hurricane Charley: Exact same landfall location and strength but different impacts
During the last two decades, Lee County, Florida, has been ground zero for two major hurricanes with nearly identical strength, but that is where the similarities end between the two destructive storms.
During the last two decades, Lee County, Florida, has been ground zero for two major hurricanes with nearly identical strength, but that is where the similarities end between the two destructive storms.
The era of the Gulf: Ian joins list of 5 other destructive hurricanes in recent years
Once a hurricane makes it into the Gulf of Mexico, there's pretty much no way out without hitting land somewhere. And warm water just fuels the storms even more.
Once a hurricane makes it into the Gulf of Mexico, there's pretty much no way out without hitting land somewhere. And warm water just fuels the storms even more.
Friday forecast: Sunshine with highs in lower 70s
Sprinkles of rain are possible Friday night with lows in the 50s. Sunshine with a high of 70 on Saturday.
Sprinkles of rain are possible Friday night with lows in the 50s. Sunshine with a high of 70 on Saturday.
Hurricane Ian: Helicopter footage shows extent of damage in Fort Myers area
This footage from the Lee County Sheriff's Office helps show the extent of the damage the storm caused in the Fort Myers area. The death toll stands at 21 as of Friday morning but is expected to grow.
This footage from the Lee County Sheriff's Office helps show the extent of the damage the storm caused in the Fort Myers area. The death toll stands at 21 as of Friday morning but is expected to grow.
Disney, Universal reopening after weathering Hurricane Ian
Orlando theme parks that temporarily shut their doors in the face of Hurricane Ian are beginning to reopen.
Orlando theme parks that temporarily shut their doors in the face of Hurricane Ian are beginning to reopen.
Hurricane Ian heading for the Carolinas after slamming Florida
The National Hurricane Center placed Ian about 145 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina and forecast a “life-threatening storm surge” and hurricane conditions along the Carolina coastal area later Friday.
The National Hurricane Center placed Ian about 145 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina and forecast a “life-threatening storm surge” and hurricane conditions along the Carolina coastal area later Friday.
Siblings still hope to make healing trip for Bucs game as hurricane disrupts plans
A Minnesota brother and sister who planned to make a trip to Tampa Bay for this weekend's Buccaneers game, on a mission to heal after the loss of their brother, have now been thrown for another loop as Hurricane Ian disrupts plans.
A Minnesota brother and sister who planned to make a trip to Tampa Bay for this weekend's Buccaneers game, on a mission to heal after the loss of their brother, have now been thrown for another loop as Hurricane Ian disrupts plans.
Siblings still hope to make healing trip to Bucs game as hurricane disrupts plans
A Minnesota brother and sister who planned to make a trip to Tampa for this weekend's Bucs game, on a mission to heal after the loss of their brother, have now been thrown for another loop as Hurricane Ian disrupts plans.
A Minnesota brother and sister who planned to make a trip to Tampa for this weekend's Bucs game, on a mission to heal after the loss of their brother, have now been thrown for another loop as Hurricane Ian disrupts plans.
Hurricane Ian: Family split between Minnesota and Florida as storm hits
We heard from a Minnesota woman on Thursday as she is stuck in Minnesota as other members of her family were in the path of Hurricane Ian.
We heard from a Minnesota woman on Thursday as she is stuck in Minnesota as other members of her family were in the path of Hurricane Ian.
More of the same in the forecast for Minnesota
What you see is what you get for the next few days in Minnesota.
What you see is what you get for the next few days in Minnesota.
FOX donates $1M to American Red Cross for Hurricane Ian relief efforts; how you can help too
Join FOX in our support of the American Red Cross relief efforts and help people affected by Hurricane Ian.
Join FOX in our support of the American Red Cross relief efforts and help people affected by Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian: Footage shows boat wreckage in Ft. Myers
Fox Weather correspondent Robert Ray captured this footage Thursday showing damage to boats in Fort Myers, Florida, done by Hurricane Ian the day before. Authorities are not certain of the death toll, but it is believed to be in the hundreds.
Fox Weather correspondent Robert Ray captured this footage Thursday showing damage to boats in Fort Myers, Florida, done by Hurricane Ian the day before. Authorities are not certain of the death toll, but it is believed to be in the hundreds.
Hurricane Ian slams Florida: What we know on Day 2
Now a tropical storm, Ian continues to bring life-threatening flooding, storm surge and high winds to parts of Florida before moving toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Now a tropical storm, Ian continues to bring life-threatening flooding, storm surge and high winds to parts of Florida before moving toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Video: Hurricane Ian wipes out Fort Myers Beach, Florida
It’s one of several barrier islands in southwest Florida that were hit hardest by Ian’s wrath.
It’s one of several barrier islands in southwest Florida that were hit hardest by Ian’s wrath.
Florida flamingos ride out Hurricane Ian in bathroom
As Hurricane Ian came ashore Wednesday, millions of Floridians either evacuated or hunkered down at home. That included some of St. Petersburg’s most famous feathered friends.
As Hurricane Ian came ashore Wednesday, millions of Floridians either evacuated or hunkered down at home. That included some of St. Petersburg’s most famous feathered friends.
Hurricane Ian: Drone video shows devastating damage to Sanibel Causeway
When Ian made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday afternoon, it was just shy of a category five hurricane with wind speeds of 150 miles per hour. This drone video of the aftermath shows just some of the devastation. A chunk of the Sanibel Causeway, which connects Sanibel Island to the mainland, fell into the sea, cutting off access to the island. It is currently unclear how many people may be trapped in their homes there.
When Ian made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday afternoon, it was just shy of a category five hurricane with wind speeds of 150 miles per hour. This drone video of the aftermath shows just some of the devastation. A chunk of the Sanibel Causeway, which connects Sanibel Island to the mainland, fell into the sea, cutting off access to the island. It is currently unclear how many people may be trapped in their homes there.
Video shows man rescue cat trapped in Hurricane Ian's storm surge
Video from Bonita Springs, Florida, shows the man carefully approach the cat and gently carry it to safety.
Video from Bonita Springs, Florida, shows the man carefully approach the cat and gently carry it to safety.
Ian brings more damage to Florida's already unstable insurance market
Florida’s property insurance market was already strained under billion-dollar losses, insurer insolvencies, and skyrocketing premiums. Then came Hurricane Ian.
Florida’s property insurance market was already strained under billion-dollar losses, insurer insolvencies, and skyrocketing premiums. Then came Hurricane Ian.
Watch: Firefighters smash car window to rescue woman from Ian floodwaters
Firefighters in Naples waded through deep floodwater Wednesday to rescue a woman trapped in her car as Hurricane Ian pounded Florida’s west coast.
Firefighters in Naples waded through deep floodwater Wednesday to rescue a woman trapped in her car as Hurricane Ian pounded Florida’s west coast.
Minnesota weather: Warmer and sunny Thursday; gorgeous weekend ahead
After a crisp start to the morning, a southern flow warms things up on Thursday ahead of a gorgeous fall weekend.
After a crisp start to the morning, a southern flow warms things up on Thursday ahead of a gorgeous fall weekend.