Cat 4 Hurricane Ike heads for Cuba

Hurricane Ike rapidly strengthened into a murderous storm headed toward Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico Saturday, but the likely threat to southeast Florida diminished to windy days, rip tides and a few thunderstorms.

• Hurricane preparedness questions and answers
  Sep 07, 2008

• Key West empties out as Hurricane Ike nears
  Sep 07, 2008

• Storm FAQs: What about school? What stores have generators?

Hurricane News

• Hurricane Ike closings in South Florida

• Submit your Hurricane Ike questions

• Lots of rain, some flooding as Hanna moves north

• Ike could strain South Florida's soggy drainage system

• Palm Beach County coastal flood zones Photo

• Broward County coastal flood zones Photo

• Hard Rock postpones WEC fight for Ike

• Hurricane Ike is first real threat to South Florida this season

• Houses of worship take extra safety precautions during hurricanes

• South Florida mosques learn from Hurricane Wilma

• Ike's track to south doesn't fool Broward officials

• High demand for shutters at Lauderdale store

• Top 10 reasons we're still in Florida for another hurricane

• Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are just wild about weather

• Tracking storms: the National Hurricane Center Photos

• Broward Salvation Army goes on war footing

• Cuba storm aid plan fuels debate

• South Florida relief agencies rush to send aid to storm-ravaged Haiti

• After Gustav, will people heed warnings next time?

• Theme Park Rangers: Epcot attraction lets you experience a hurricane

• Lake Okeechobee sees record rise after Tropical Storm Fay

• Tropical Storm Fay's damage to county put at $2.9 million

• What's the worst side of the hurricane?

• Hurricane names for 2008-2012

Hurricane Preparation

• If hurricane hits, who has backup power?

• Hurricane shutter guide: Compare types, calculate costs

• Is your house strong enough?

• After The Storm: Recipes Prepared Without Stove Or Refrigerator

• Consumer Talk: Keeping food safe is important in emergencies

• Keep an inventory of possessions

• Review you insurance policy before the storm

• Emergency information to keep handy

• Make plans now to protect your family

• Storm proofing your roof

• Protect your pets and animals

• Safeguard your car

• A safe home is as easy as ABC

• Shutters are first line of defense

• Preparing your pool for hurricanes

• Floodwaters and vehicles

• Take steps to protect computers, electronics

• Make plans early to harbor boat

• Securely anchor your mobile home

• Get important papers in order

• Preparing condos and apartments

• Taking care of business

• Is your house up to code? Permits help ensure quality work

• Doorway to disaster: Garage door is where a storm's danger comes home

• Creative food ideas to weather the storm

• Plan for people with special needs

• Talk to kids, but don't scare them

• Extra precautions focus on students

• Go early if you plan to leave

• Find the safest place in your home

• Finding shelter for your family

• Go to shelters only if there is no place else

• Hurricane tracker (PDF)

• Monroe County Evacuation Centers (PDF)

• Miami-Dade County Evacuation Centers (PDF)

• Broward County Evacuation Centers (PDF)

Hurricane History

• Interactive tracking map of 1992's Hurricane Andrew

• Interactive tracking map of 2005's Hurricane Wilma

• Map: Tracking each storm from 2007

• A look at all the major hurricanes in S. Fla. since 1951

• See: Where hurricanes have made landfall in Florida Graphic

• Learn more: How hurricanes form, models, terms, other info