FLORIDA — The Tampa Bay area did not see a hurricane make landfall in 2025, but as the 2026 season starts, Tampa Bay 28 has everything you need to know to be prepared for whatever this year brings.
WATCH: Stormwatch 2026
Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips hosted Stormwatch 2026 at 8 p.m. on May 28.
Stormwatch 2026 featured:
- Meteorologist Greg Dee looking back at the 2025 hurricane season and why it was quiet for Florida.
- A full breakdown of hurricane supplies and how to get your kit ready.
- A return to Treasure Island, where the community is still recovering from the 2024 hurricane season.
Tampa Bay 28 - Stormwatch 2026
All the essential information to weather any storm this season might throw our way:
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