'All about the Lightning' podcast hosted by UF/IFAS educators

'All about the Lightning' podcast hosted by UF/IFAS educators

Two educators with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted a podcast episode called “All About Lightning."

Two educators with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted a podcast episode called “All About Lightning."

Tracking the Tropics: June 5, 2025
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Tracking the Tropics: June 5, 2025

FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest conditions in the tropics.

FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest conditions in the tropics.

Tampa weather | Thursday forecast
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Tampa weather | Thursday forecast

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says conditions will be very warm and humid on Thursday with a few scattered showers and storms as the afternoon high approaches 90 degrees. The arrival of Saharan dust will keep rain chances down and temps up through the weekend into next week.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says conditions will be very warm and humid on Thursday with a few scattered showers and storms as the afternoon high approaches 90 degrees. The arrival of Saharan dust will keep rain chances down and temps up through the weekend into next week.

Tampa weather | Light rain on Wednesday
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Tampa weather | Light rain on Wednesday

FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shares the forecast for Wednesday evening as light rain is expected throughout some of the Tampa Bay Area.

FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shares the forecast for Wednesday evening as light rain is expected throughout some of the Tampa Bay Area.

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

Tampa weather | More showers & storms
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Tampa weather | More showers & storms

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain coverage will reach 60-70% again on Wednesday with showers and storms. Temperatures are lower as a result with the high reaching about 85 degrees. Rain chances will drop, though, in the coming days with temps going back up.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain coverage will reach 60-70% again on Wednesday with showers and storms. Temperatures are lower as a result with the high reaching about 85 degrees. Rain chances will drop, though, in the coming days with temps going back up.

Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road

Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road

Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County. 

Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County. 

Hurricane 2025: Here's how to prepare your pets

Hurricane 2025: Here's how to prepare your pets

If you have pets, it’s important to plan for their needs as well, and you may want to create a separate emergency kit just for them. FEMA offers suggestions about what to place in that kit to ensure your pet’s best chance of getting through the emergency safely.

If you have pets, it’s important to plan for their needs as well, and you may want to create a separate emergency kit just for them. FEMA offers suggestions about what to place in that kit to ensure your pet’s best chance of getting through the emergency safely.

Non-tropical system may form off Florida's coast
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Non-tropical system may form off Florida's coast

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching one area off east coast of Florida that has a 10 % chance of development over the next few days. It will make its way north and as it gets off the coast of the Carolinas, it may turn into a non-tropical system that may acquire subtropical characteristics. He says it is too early to tell if it will stay offshore, come onshore or hug the coastline. Weber is also watching a plume of Saharan dust is also making its way across the Atlantic toward the United States.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching one area off east coast of Florida that has a 10 % chance of development over the next few days. It will make its way north and as it gets off the coast of the Carolinas, it may turn into a non-tropical system that may acquire subtropical characteristics. He says it is too early to tell if it will stay offshore, come onshore or hug the coastline. Weber is also watching a plume of Saharan dust is also making its way across the Atlantic toward the United States.

Hurricane 2025: What to pack in your emergency kit

Hurricane 2025: What to pack in your emergency kit

It’s important to pack an emergency kit and gather supplies before a storm is approaching. 

It’s important to pack an emergency kit and gather supplies before a storm is approaching.