Tampa Bay's most trusted meteorologist Denis Phillips joins Stick a Fork in It to cut through the fear, the hype, and the dangerous social media myths spreading ahead of hurricane season — and he has a message every Tampa Bay family needs to hear. From the tragic story of 12 lives lost in Pinellas County during Hurricane Helene — people who believed they had nowhere to turn — to the viral "Super El Niño" panic spreading across TikTok and Instagram, Denis breaks down what's real, what's hype, and what you actually need to do before a storm makes landfall.
In this episode, Denis covers:
- Why "Super El Niño" is NOT what social media is telling you
- His famous Rule #7 — and why it keeps Tampa Bay families calm when it counts
- Why preparation beats panic every single time
- What resources are available to Tampa Bay families during evacuation — you are NEVER without options
- How Feeding Tampa Bay supports the community when hurricanes hit Denis Phillips isn't just a meteorologist. He's held Tampa Bay's hand through some of its most frightening storms. His message is simple: Prepare, don't panic.