NHC monitoring 2 disturbances in tropical Atlantic

NHC monitoring 2 disturbances in tropical Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two potential tropical disturbances in the Atlantic that could develop.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two potential tropical disturbances in the Atlantic that could develop.

Tropics getting more active
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Tropics getting more active

FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking the tropics.

FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking the tropics.

Tampa weather | better rain chances Wednesday
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Tampa weather | better rain chances Wednesday

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said we'll see better chances for some rain on Wednesday later in the day after we get some scorching heat to start. He also took a look at some activity in the tropics.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said we'll see better chances for some rain on Wednesday later in the day after we get some scorching heat to start. He also took a look at some activity in the tropics.

Potential tropical disturbance pops up in Atlantic
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Potential tropical disturbance pops up in Atlantic

FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills broke down an area of interest in the Atlantic that the National Hurricane Center is now monitoring. She said higher-than-normal water temps could lead to development. She also broke down some activity in the Pacific.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills broke down an area of interest in the Atlantic that the National Hurricane Center is now monitoring. She said higher-than-normal water temps could lead to development. She also broke down some activity in the Pacific.

Tampa weather | heat early, storms later Tuesday
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Tampa weather | heat early, storms later Tuesday

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said our heat index should surpass 100 degrees on Tuesday before showers and storms roll in to the Tampa Bay area. He said that's a pattern we can expect for the week. He also broke down the latest tropical disturbance in the Atlantic.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said our heat index should surpass 100 degrees on Tuesday before showers and storms roll in to the Tampa Bay area. He said that's a pattern we can expect for the week. He also broke down the latest tropical disturbance in the Atlantic.

Tropics may heat up when Saharan dust breaks up
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Tropics may heat up when Saharan dust breaks up

FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills is keeping an eye on the tropics, which are expected to remain quiet over the next seven days thanks to a layer of Saharan air. Mills says the Saharan air layer, which is 50 % drier than the typical air, makes it difficult for a tropical system to develop. However, once that dust breaks down, the Atlantic waters will be about 3-5 degrees warmer than normal, and Mills says that will offer up a lot of fuel for storms. The next named storm in the Atlantic will be Francine. Mills noted that while the Atlantic is quiet, the Pacific is active, with three named storms swirling as La Nine begins to emerge.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills is keeping an eye on the tropics, which are expected to remain quiet over the next seven days thanks to a layer of Saharan air. Mills says the Saharan air layer, which is 50 % drier than the typical air, makes it difficult for a tropical system to develop. However, once that dust breaks down, the Atlantic waters will be about 3-5 degrees warmer than normal, and Mills says that will offer up a lot of fuel for storms. The next named storm in the Atlantic will be Francine. Mills noted that while the Atlantic is quiet, the Pacific is active, with three named storms swirling as La Nine begins to emerge.

Tampa weather | afternoon rain coming from east
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Tampa weather | afternoon rain coming from east

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said an east wind this week will carry in afternoon storms from the east coast. He previewed when to expect those and said the tropics remain quiet for now.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said an east wind this week will carry in afternoon storms from the east coast. He previewed when to expect those and said the tropics remain quiet for now.

Tampa weather: Sunday evening forecast
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Tampa weather: Sunday evening forecast

FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says there's a few scattered storms across the Bay Area.

FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says there's a few scattered storms across the Bay Area.