Funnel cloud spotted in Daytona Beach, NWS confirmed

The National Weather Service confirmed a funnel cloud in Daytona Beach today. What is a funnel cloud and why does it form?

Tropical storm, hurricane could form next week
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says there are three areas of disturbed weather in the middle of the Atlantic. There's also an area a bit closer to Florida that's in the western Caribbean and sections of the central Gulf of Mexico, according to Rhodes.

Tropical depression could form in Gulf of Mexico next week: NHC

The National Hurricane Center says an area of low pressure that is brewing in the Caribbean is likely to develop by the early to middle part of next week.

La Nina winter setting up, NOAA says. Here's what that means for US

The influence of La Niña is expected to dominate weather conditions from December through February, according to NOAA. This often translates to wetter conditions in the northern tier of the country, while the southern tier may face drier-than-average weather.

Potential tropical system could become depression in Gulf of Mexico next week: NHC

A tropical disturbance brewing in the Caribbean Sea has a medium chance of development over the next week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tampa weather | not much rain in store this weekend
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said we shouldn't expect much in the way of rain this weekend. But, Osterberg continues to monitor a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean that he thinks could develop and move into the Gulf of Mexico as early as next week.

Debby causes up to $263M in farm losses

Hurricane Debby caused up to $263.2 million in estimated losses to crops and farm animals when the Category 1 rainmaker swept through North Florida last month.

Tampa weather | keeping an eye on tropics in Gulf
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said we should have a relatively dry weekend but he's keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean that could be pulled up into the Gulf of Mexico.

The Central American Gyre: What to know as hurricane season continues

Learn how the Central American Gyre, a broad low-pressure system, can influence tropical storm formation and impact hurricane season. Stay informed about its potential effects on the Gulf and Caribbean.