No new named storms expected in August: Why are the tropics still inactive?
Ever since Hurricane Ernesto, there has been a quiet stretch of inactivity across the North Atlantic. This period is forecast to extend into September as no new named storms are expected to form over the next seven days.
Ever since Hurricane Ernesto, there has been a quiet stretch of inactivity across the North Atlantic. This period is forecast to extend into September as no new named storms are expected to form over the next seven days.
Hurricane Hone: Hawaii blasted with flooding rain, damaging wind; thousands without power
Hawaii's Big Island has seen round after round of squally weather that has knocked out power to thousands of residents and prompted Flash Flood Warnings.
Hawaii's Big Island has seen round after round of squally weather that has knocked out power to thousands of residents and prompted Flash Flood Warnings.
Hawaii's Big Island under hurricane warnings
Hurricane Hone and Hurricane Gilma are both expected to pass by Hawaii, according to FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills. Mills says while the Pacific is active, the Atlantic is still quiet.
Hurricane Hone and Hurricane Gilma are both expected to pass by Hawaii, according to FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills. Mills says while the Pacific is active, the Atlantic is still quiet.
Tampa weather: Humid, hot Sunday
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says late day showers are expected across the Bay Area.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says late day showers are expected across the Bay Area.
Tampa weather: Saturday evening forecast
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says pop up showers will be scattered across the Bay Area.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says pop up showers will be scattered across the Bay Area.
Tropical systems in Pacific, Atlantic remains quiet
A tropical storm is expected to skirt by the Hawaiian Islands, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. She says there are no developments near Florida as Saharan dust continues to kick off the coast of Africa. The Atlantic basin will stay quiet over the next seven days, according to Mills.
A tropical storm is expected to skirt by the Hawaiian Islands, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. She says there are no developments near Florida as Saharan dust continues to kick off the coast of Africa. The Atlantic basin will stay quiet over the next seven days, according to Mills.
Tampa weather: Afternoon showers in Bay Area
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says storms will stay inland on Saturday.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says storms will stay inland on Saturday.
Tampa Bay weather | Rain chances this weekend
Meteorologist Nash Rhodes
Meteorologist Nash Rhodes
Tampa weather | shifting back to afternoon storms
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber said to expect late afternoon storms and showers over the weekend.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber said to expect late afternoon storms and showers over the weekend.
Dry air still blocking tropical activity in Atlantic
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber took a look at the quiet tropical Atlantic. He said dry air and Saharan dust continues to block out tropical development. He also took a quick look at some disturbances in the Pacific, but it remains quiet for us for now.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber took a look at the quiet tropical Atlantic. He said dry air and Saharan dust continues to block out tropical development. He also took a quick look at some disturbances in the Pacific, but it remains quiet for us for now.
Tampa weather | late-day storms return Friday
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said our weather pattern of late-day/evening thunderstorms should return on Friday and last through the weekend in our area.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said our weather pattern of late-day/evening thunderstorms should return on Friday and last through the weekend in our area.
'2004 Trifecta': Polk County produces documentary 20 years after direct hits from 3 hurricanes
Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.
Polk County took three direct hits 20 years ago from back-to-back hurricanes – Charley, Frances and Jeanne. County officials commemorated that historic hurricane season with a 30-minute documentary.
Bacteria levels in parts of Tampa Bay still dangerously high after Debby
Two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby, bacteria levels in some areas around Tampa Bay are still dangerously high.
Two weeks after Tropical Storm Debby, bacteria levels in some areas around Tampa Bay are still dangerously high.
Tampa Bay weather | Slow moving showers Friday
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Trio of waterspouts spotted off Palm Beach
1… 2… 3 simultaneous waterspouts were seen off of Palm Beach, Florida Thursday!
1… 2… 3 simultaneous waterspouts were seen off of Palm Beach, Florida Thursday!
Tampa Weather | Storms likely through the weekend
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the updated forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the updated forecast.
Tropics quiet for now; more activity expected soon
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says there are signs the tropics could become more active as we approach the peak of hurricane season.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says there are signs the tropics could become more active as we approach the peak of hurricane season.
Florida’s second disaster preparedness tax holiday begins this weekend: Here's what to know
The tropics may be quiet as we head into the heart of hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean Floridians can let down their guard.
The tropics may be quiet as we head into the heart of hurricane season, but that doesn’t mean Floridians can let down their guard.
Tampa weather | morning storms rolling through
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg broke down some early morning thunderstorms and showers making their way through the Tampa Bay area.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg broke down some early morning thunderstorms and showers making their way through the Tampa Bay area.
Man donates boat to couple who lost houseboat in Debby: 'I’d rather the boat have a good home'
A Polk County man donated his sailboat to a Gulfport couple who lost their houseboat in Hurricane Debby.
A Polk County man donated his sailboat to a Gulfport couple who lost their houseboat in Hurricane Debby.



















