Why Tampa Needs to Prepare for Hurricanes

It's been over 100 years since the Tampa metro area took a direct hit from a major hurricane. But the city's rapid growth and increased coastal development leave it especially vulnerable. Dr. Rick Knabb, former National Hurricane Director, has more on how residents can prepare ahead of the season.
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[@Jen0714]

Thanks guys! Your reporting is phenomenal and very important!

[@devonstewart9376]

Trust me I live in the 912 area code (which is near Savannah) and you guys are right. I keep telling my family about that, how fortunate we've been in the past few years of not getting hit by any major storms. Preparation and knowledge is the key and valuable with hurricane weather

[@williamzee7748]

Idalia was as about as bad as you can get even though it hit mostly the rural areas….we’re still cleaning up fallen trees and destroyed houses, pole barns, sheds and vehicles.

[@TropicalHonduranDominican]

Why would they fire Mike Seidel? He’s a great meteorologist and news anchor.

[@rileygaming1806]

STOP LETTING ME BREAK THE CAR DOOR

[@robbielynmccrary872]

tampa not really apt to get direct impact cuz of its location but still het prepared remember Irma in 2017.

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Uh oh! Florida is in danger!

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[@kkplum3575]

These people can't forecast correctly in the same hour, let alone from one day to the next. There probably won't be a hurricane in Tampa for another 100 years

[@Glitch_andMizu]

Damn, can you chill? You don’t know that.

[@jasonmccoy3041]

This guy's just looking to start an argument I'd like to see him do their job 😂

[@effff327]

They want a hurricane to hit Tampa so bad!