Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this week
Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning, and is expected to get the name Rafael before moving into the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning, and is expected to get the name Rafael before moving into the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tampa Weather | warm start to the week
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber breaks down today's weather.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber breaks down today's weather.
Tropical Depression 18 heads toward Gulf of Mexico
FOX 13 meteorologists are tracking Tropical Depression 18, which formed Monday morning. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and eventually a hurricane. It is heading north at 9 miles an hour and is expected to become a hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico. Once it enters the Gulf, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says conditions aren?t as conducive to continue development or sustain hurricane status because it will encounter cooler water and drier air. Computer models have it weakening before making landfall along the Gulf Coast. It is still too early to tell where it will make landfall.
FOX 13 meteorologists are tracking Tropical Depression 18, which formed Monday morning. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and eventually a hurricane. It is heading north at 9 miles an hour and is expected to become a hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico. Once it enters the Gulf, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says conditions aren?t as conducive to continue development or sustain hurricane status because it will encounter cooler water and drier air. Computer models have it weakening before making landfall along the Gulf Coast. It is still too early to tell where it will make landfall.
Students return to Anna Maria Elementary School after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Two months after Hurricane Helene forced students and staff at Anna Maria Elementary School to relocate, they are being welcomed home on Monday.
Two months after Hurricane Helene forced students and staff at Anna Maria Elementary School to relocate, they are being welcomed home on Monday.
Tampa weather | Warm & breezy start to week
FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg has the latest forecast and an update on Potential Tropical Cyclone 18.
FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg has the latest forecast and an update on Potential Tropical Cyclone 18.
Bay Area beaches pull out machinery to clean up storm debris
Bay Area beaches are pairing technology and machinery to help recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Bay Area beaches are pairing technology and machinery to help recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Biltmore Estate reopens month after Helene's devastation: 'Signal of Hope'
The Biltmore Estate experienced extensive flooding and damage at its entrance when Helene dropped nearly 30 inches of rain - about four months' worth - in three days.
The Biltmore Estate experienced extensive flooding and damage at its entrance when Helene dropped nearly 30 inches of rain - about four months' worth - in three days.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 forecast to become Tropical Storm Rafael, expected to stay west of Florida
The tropics are showing no signs of cooling down after the National Hurricane Center (NHC) designated an area of disturbed weather in the Caribbean Sea as Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen.
The tropics are showing no signs of cooling down after the National Hurricane Center (NHC) designated an area of disturbed weather in the Caribbean Sea as Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen.
Tropical system could bring rain to Florida
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says Invest 97L has a high chance of developing. Weber doesn?t expect a big hurricane to emerge into the Gulf of Mexico. He says it will likely be a tropical depression or tropical storm when it moves into the Gulf and brings a lot of rain to Florida. According to Weber, the tropical system could track closer to the state or more toward the center of the Gulf.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says Invest 97L has a high chance of developing. Weber doesn?t expect a big hurricane to emerge into the Gulf of Mexico. He says it will likely be a tropical depression or tropical storm when it moves into the Gulf and brings a lot of rain to Florida. According to Weber, the tropical system could track closer to the state or more toward the center of the Gulf.
Tampa weather: Warm Sunday across Bay Area
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says there may be isolated afternoon showers.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says there may be isolated afternoon showers.
Tampa weather | Cloudy with mild temperatures
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills forecasts moderate temperatures in the low 80s with clouds and a breeze in the Tampa Bay region.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills forecasts moderate temperatures in the low 80s with clouds and a breeze in the Tampa Bay region.
Western North Carolina white-water rafters raced against time to save people from Helene’s flooding
Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.
Owners and rafters of French Broad Adventures are also the swift-water rescue team at the Walnut Volunteer Fire Department. The Hampton family spent 15 days on the river rescuing people after Helene's deadly flooding.
Invest 97L disturbance in Caribbean likely to become tropical depression within next few days
A budding weather disturbance in the southwestern Caribbean Sea is looking more and more likely like it is going to soon develop into at least a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A budding weather disturbance in the southwestern Caribbean Sea is looking more and more likely like it is going to soon develop into at least a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Disturbance in Caribbean will likely develop
The chances for an area in the Caribbean to develop continue to increase, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. A strong ridge of high pressure over the southeast is expected to block the storm from moving north but it could move into the Gulf of Mexico. If the system emerges into the Gulf it will encounter a lot of conditions that work against further development including dryer air, cooler waters and some wind shear.
The chances for an area in the Caribbean to develop continue to increase, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. A strong ridge of high pressure over the southeast is expected to block the storm from moving north but it could move into the Gulf of Mexico. If the system emerges into the Gulf it will encounter a lot of conditions that work against further development including dryer air, cooler waters and some wind shear.
Tampa weather: Partly Cloudy Saturday
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says temperatures will be in the mid to high 80s.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says temperatures will be in the mid to high 80s.
'Winter is here': Snow covers Hawaii's Mauna Kea
Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.
Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.
Tampa Weather | September in November
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on our forecast.
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on our forecast.
Historic Cortez Fishing Village continues work despite hurricane damage
The Cortez Fishing Village has weathered a lot, but Hurricanes Helene and Milton put them to the test.
The Cortez Fishing Village has weathered a lot, but Hurricanes Helene and Milton put them to the test.
Beware of unlicensed contractors trying to con Bay Area residents repairing homes after recent hurricanes
The Hillsborough State Attorney is warning residents about hiring contractors without a license as homeowners search for reputable companies to help with repairs after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The Hillsborough State Attorney is warning residents about hiring contractors without a license as homeowners search for reputable companies to help with repairs after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tropical disturbance in Caribbean Sea sees increased chance of development
As the final month of the Atlantic hurricane season begins, the National Hurricane Center is watching three areas of interest in the tropics with chances of development in the coming days.
As the final month of the Atlantic hurricane season begins, the National Hurricane Center is watching three areas of interest in the tropics with chances of development in the coming days.