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
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.
Watch: Six Flags Mexico riders stranded midair during storm, caught in heavy rain
On August 18, riders at Six Flags Mexico were left dangling mid-air after a storm caused the Sky Screamer ride to stall.
On August 18, riders at Six Flags Mexico were left dangling mid-air after a storm caused the Sky Screamer ride to stall.
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.
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.