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. 

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.

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.

Tropical system could bring rain to Florida
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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
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says there may be isolated afternoon showers.

Tampa weather | Cloudy with mild temperatures
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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.

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.

Disturbance in Caribbean will likely develop
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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
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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.

Tampa Weather | September in November
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FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on our forecast.

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. 

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.

Tampa weather | Partly cloudy & warm
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FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg has the latest forecast and an update on the tropics.

Decorating debris piles: Shore Acres residents celebrating Halloween after hurricanes

This Halloween when kids should be going from house to house trick-or-treating, many neighborhoods are vacant with residents displaced after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.