Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where

The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.

'You're feeling that oven': Outdoor crews take precautions in extreme heat

As Tampa Bay continues to endure punishing summer temperatures, outdoor workers are feeling the heat more than most. From mowing lawns to repairing pipes and harvesting produce, crews are pushing through dangerous conditions under the blazing Florida sun.

North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

Tampa mother who lost son to heatstroke among those urging caution amid heat advisories

As heat advisories stretch into a third consecutive day across Florida, a Tampa mother is using her grief to push for life-saving education amid dangerous temperatures.

Possible lightning strike forces Southwest Airlines passengers to evacuate flight at TPA

Passengers at Tampa International Airport had to evacuate a Southwest Airlines jet after a possible lightning strike on Monday night, according to officials with the airline.

More heavy rain, strong storms possible Tuesday as Invest 93L moves across Florida

A potential tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 93L will continue bringing heavy rain and strong storms to the Tampa Bay area as it moves west over Florida on Tuesday.

Invest 93L soaks Florida before bringing possible tropical trouble to Gulf Coast later this week

A large area of disturbed weather off the Southeast coast will move west over Florida and bring periods of heavy rain and a flash flood threat to the Sunshine State through Tuesday. This system is infused with lots of tropical moisture and has the potential to become a tropical depression, as it tracks into the Gulf later this week.

Severe storms leave behind damage after rolling through parts of Tampa Bay area

Severe weather rolled through parts of the Tampa Bay area, including Pasco and Hernando counties, where downed trees and power outages have been reported. 

‘River of Angels’ memorial rises in Kerrville as flood victims remembered

A memorial wall in Kerrville too shape over the weekend - a powerful expression of grief as locals struggle to come to terms with the immense scale of the tragedy.

Project DYNAMO returns home after responding to Texas flooding

Tampa-based rescue nonprofit Project DYNAMO is back home after responding to the deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.