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
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.
'Girls Who Chase' empowers woman to storm chase
The skies over Florida have always fascinated Jennifer Mitchell.
The skies over Florida have always fascinated Jennifer Mitchell.
Missing Sarasota man found dead inside submerged car
The body of a Sarasota man who disappeared on August 5 as he was driving to work has been located inside a submerged vehicle.
The body of a Sarasota man who disappeared on August 5 as he was driving to work has been located inside a submerged vehicle.
Post-Debby storm debris cleanup begins Tuesday in Manatee County
Cleanup for Tropical Storm Debby continues, and on Tuesday, Manatee County will be collecting all of residents' storm debris.
Cleanup for Tropical Storm Debby continues, and on Tuesday, Manatee County will be collecting all of residents' storm debris.
Hurricane Charley 20 years later: Remembering the devastating storm
It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.
It's been 20 years since Hurricane Charley made landfall in the Sunshine State, wreaking havoc as it tore through Florida and jumpstarting a devastating hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Ernesto a little stronger as it impacts Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico
Tropical Storm Ernesto is impacting the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico as it continues to gather strength, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Ernesto is impacting the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico as it continues to gather strength, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tampa weather | Latest on Tropical Storm Ernesto
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg provides the latest update on Tropical Storm Ernesto as it approaches the Leeward Islands and presents the chances of gearing up to a major hurricane in the Atlantic.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg provides the latest update on Tropical Storm Ernesto as it approaches the Leeward Islands and presents the chances of gearing up to a major hurricane in the Atlantic.
'FEMA is our only hope:' Gulfport boaters struggling to recover after Debby, community stepping up to help
Gulfport business owners and residents are banding together to help the owners of sailboats displaced or damaged after Hurricane Debby impacted the coast.
Gulfport business owners and residents are banding together to help the owners of sailboats displaced or damaged after Hurricane Debby impacted the coast.
Laurel Meadows residents still cleaning out their Sarasota homes more than a week after Debby
The cleanup and recovery has just begun for families across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
The cleanup and recovery has just begun for families across Sarasota and Manatee counties.
WWII-era letter in a bottle found in Safety Harbor during Debby cleanup
An Odessa resident found what appears to be a WWII-era letter in a bottle while picking up trash in Safety Harbor after Tropical Storm Debby.
An Odessa resident found what appears to be a WWII-era letter in a bottle while picking up trash in Safety Harbor after Tropical Storm Debby.
Tampa weather | Hot with few storms
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
Father drowns trying to save son who jumped into Utah lake to rescue woman in storm
The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.
The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.
Tampa Weather | Pop up showers likely Monday
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the updated forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the updated forecast.
Tropical Storm Ernesto could form Monday
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says Potential Tropical Cyclone Five will most likely become Tropical Storm Ernesto as it reaches the Leeward Islands. The system is expected to continue to strengthen and potentially become a category two hurricane.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says Potential Tropical Cyclone Five will most likely become Tropical Storm Ernesto as it reaches the Leeward Islands. The system is expected to continue to strengthen and potentially become a category two hurricane.
Bay Area residents devastated by Debby can apply for financial aid through FEMA
Now a week after Debby brushed by Tampa Bay FEMA is answering the need. Many people in parts of Sarasota never anticipated this level of flooding so a lot of them don't have flood insurance which would help recoop their losses.
Now a week after Debby brushed by Tampa Bay FEMA is answering the need. Many people in parts of Sarasota never anticipated this level of flooding so a lot of them don't have flood insurance which would help recoop their losses.
Tropical Storm Ernesto forms, warnings issued for several Caribbean islands
Tropical Storm Ernesto formed on Monday, hours after a tropical storm warning was issued for Puerto Rico and nearby Caribbean islands.
Tropical Storm Ernesto formed on Monday, hours after a tropical storm warning was issued for Puerto Rico and nearby Caribbean islands.
Tampa weather | tropical system brewing in Atlantic
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg previewed our rain chances for Monday afternoon and took a look at Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Ernesto at some point while staying well east of Florida as it turns north.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg previewed our rain chances for Monday afternoon and took a look at Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, which is expected to become Tropical Storm Ernesto at some point while staying well east of Florida as it turns north.
Tracking the Tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone Five expected to become Ernesto within next few days
There is now a high chance that Invest 98L will become the next named storm over the next seven days as it continues to strengthen in the Atlantic.
There is now a high chance that Invest 98L will become the next named storm over the next seven days as it continues to strengthen in the Atlantic.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Five expected to strengthen
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes breaks down the latest tropical update.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes breaks down the latest tropical update.