Hurricane Ernesto expected to generate dangerous swells, rip currents for U.S. east coast

Hurricane Ernesto expected to generate dangerous swells, rip currents for U.S. east coast

Hurricane Ernesto is forecast to become a Category 2 hurricane before barreling through Bermuda, but it should also present some indirect impacts to the U.S. as well.

Hurricane Ernesto is forecast to become a Category 2 hurricane before barreling through Bermuda, but it should also present some indirect impacts to the U.S. as well.

Tampa weather | cool front coming to Tampa Bay
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Tampa weather | cool front coming to Tampa Bay

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber previewed some rain activity Thursday afternoon, as well as a cool front with dyer air settling in soon.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber previewed some rain activity Thursday afternoon, as well as a cool front with dyer air settling in soon.

Dry air limiting Hurricane Ernesto's strength
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Dry air limiting Hurricane Ernesto's strength

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber takes the latest look at Hurricane Ernesto, a Category 1 storm, that might be getting slowed down by dry air in the Atlantic. It is moving towards Bermuda as a still-dangerous storm, but might not reach major hurricane strength.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber takes the latest look at Hurricane Ernesto, a Category 1 storm, that might be getting slowed down by dry air in the Atlantic. It is moving towards Bermuda as a still-dangerous storm, but might not reach major hurricane strength.

Tampa weather | drier air rolling in from Ernesto
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Tampa weather | drier air rolling in from Ernesto

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg previewed some drier air and lower humidity coming our way this weekend as an effect from Hurricane Ernesto rolling nearby. He said we have about the best rain chance this week, as well.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg previewed some drier air and lower humidity coming our way this weekend as an effect from Hurricane Ernesto rolling nearby. He said we have about the best rain chance this week, as well.

Volunteers needed for continued support in Sarasota post-Debby

Volunteers needed for continued support in Sarasota post-Debby

Organizations in Sarasota are calling for more volunteers to help with storm cleanup in neighborhoods devastated by flooding caused by Debby.

Organizations in Sarasota are calling for more volunteers to help with storm cleanup in neighborhoods devastated by flooding caused by Debby.

Tampa weather | Diminished rain chances
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Tampa weather | Diminished rain chances

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber said we won't have as high chances of rain on Wednesday and this week in general, letting temps stretch higher and higher.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber said we won't have as high chances of rain on Wednesday and this week in general, letting temps stretch higher and higher.

Tampa weather | brief humidity break coming up
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Tampa weather | brief humidity break coming up

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg analyzed a brief break from the humidity we'll get on Friday and Saturday in the Tampa Bay area. He also broke down the latest on Tropical Storm Ernesto in the Atlantic.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg analyzed a brief break from the humidity we'll get on Friday and Saturday in the Tampa Bay area. He also broke down the latest on Tropical Storm Ernesto in the Atlantic.

Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'

Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'

The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.

The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.

WATCH: Possible lightning bolt causes spark, dirt explosion outside Florida home

WATCH: Possible lightning bolt causes spark, dirt explosion outside Florida home

Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.

Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.

Tropical Storm Ernesto makes way through Caribbean
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Tropical Storm Ernesto makes way through Caribbean

The newly formed Tropical Storm Ernesto is gathering strength, as FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber takes a look at the storm approaching the Leeward Islands. It is not expected to pose a threat to the U.S. as it is forecasted to stay over the Atlantic after passing Puerto Rico.

The newly formed Tropical Storm Ernesto is gathering strength, as FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber takes a look at the storm approaching the Leeward Islands. It is not expected to pose a threat to the U.S. as it is forecasted to stay over the Atlantic after passing Puerto Rico.