Tropical Storm Debby strengthens off the Carolinas
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is still watching Tropical Storm Debby, which was sitting just off the coast of South Carolina around noon on Wednesday. He says there is a lot of dry air wrapped around the system and that will help weaken the storm, lessening the threat of torrential rain. Weber added that while there will be band of heavy rain, they won?t be as widespread as they could?ve been if there wasn?t all the dry air. However, since Tropical Storm Debby is over warm water, it is strengthening. Winds were at 60 miles an hour Wednesday afternoon and it was moving to the northeast at five miles an hour. Weber said it will eventually make a U-turn and move back toward the coast Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Weber is also watching another area of interest working its way across the Caribbean. It has a 10% chance of developing over the next week but will not impact Florida.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is still watching Tropical Storm Debby, which was sitting just off the coast of South Carolina around noon on Wednesday. He says there is a lot of dry air wrapped around the system and that will help weaken the storm, lessening the threat of torrential rain. Weber added that while there will be band of heavy rain, they won?t be as widespread as they could?ve been if there wasn?t all the dry air. However, since Tropical Storm Debby is over warm water, it is strengthening. Winds were at 60 miles an hour Wednesday afternoon and it was moving to the northeast at five miles an hour. Weber said it will eventually make a U-turn and move back toward the coast Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Weber is also watching another area of interest working its way across the Caribbean. It has a 10% chance of developing over the next week but will not impact Florida.
Here's how extreme heat is impacting electric bills
Last year Earth was 2.66 degrees warmer than it was before pre-industrial times. It may sound insignificant, but it can be harmful to human health.
Last year Earth was 2.66 degrees warmer than it was before pre-industrial times. It may sound insignificant, but it can be harmful to human health.
Gov. DeSantis tours Sarasota County as residents recover from flood damage after Tropical Storm Debby
Sarasota residents are recovering from severe flood damage after Tropical Storm Debby brought record rainfall to the Bay Area.
Sarasota residents are recovering from severe flood damage after Tropical Storm Debby brought record rainfall to the Bay Area.
Important tips to remember on flood insurance in dealing with Debby's aftermath
When Florida sees a big wind or water event - like Tropical Storm Debby - many residents typically have to turn to answers from flood insurance.
When Florida sees a big wind or water event - like Tropical Storm Debby - many residents typically have to turn to answers from flood insurance.
'It's indescribable:' Sarasota neighborhood turned into a swamp by Tropical Storm Debby
Days after Tropical Storm Debby roared past Sarasota, residents of several communities were left putting together the pieces of homes and neighborhoods wreaked with flooding.
Days after Tropical Storm Debby roared past Sarasota, residents of several communities were left putting together the pieces of homes and neighborhoods wreaked with flooding.
Tampa weather | Debby leaves us with humidity
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said Tropical Storm Debby left behind a west wind that is causing warmth and humidity in the Tampa Bay area, and we won't see many cooling showers to help with the heat.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said Tropical Storm Debby left behind a west wind that is causing warmth and humidity in the Tampa Bay area, and we won't see many cooling showers to help with the heat.
Dozens of volunteers help animal sanctuary recover from damage caused by Debby
More than 50 members of the community banded together on Tuesday to help the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary clean up damage from Hurricane Debby.
More than 50 members of the community banded together on Tuesday to help the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary clean up damage from Hurricane Debby.
Gulfport boaters say 'everything was taken' after Debby leaves behind damage
When Tropical Storm Debby brought strong winds, whipping rain and rocky seas, it damaged part of the Gulfport boating community. A view from Sky FOX showed boats slammed into each other, and others on land.
When Tropical Storm Debby brought strong winds, whipping rain and rocky seas, it damaged part of the Gulfport boating community. A view from Sky FOX showed boats slammed into each other, and others on land.
Debby douses Southeast with rain as it moves along Atlantic coast
The latest forecast predicts Debby could restrengthen over the Atlantic Ocean and then move inland again near Charleston, South Carolina, by Thursday.
The latest forecast predicts Debby could restrengthen over the Atlantic Ocean and then move inland again near Charleston, South Carolina, by Thursday.
Dunes helped minimize damage from Debby, but long-term concerns remain along Pinellas beaches: Officials
Sunbathers were back on the beach, toes in the sand in Pinellas County on Tuesday. Local leaders credit dunes for preventing Tropical Storm Debby from doing more damage.
Sunbathers were back on the beach, toes in the sand in Pinellas County on Tuesday. Local leaders credit dunes for preventing Tropical Storm Debby from doing more damage.
Sarasota veterans non-profit left picking up the pieces after building flooded during Debby
A Sarasota non-profit discovered its main building flooded with several feet of water following Tropical Storm Debby.
A Sarasota non-profit discovered its main building flooded with several feet of water following Tropical Storm Debby.
Sarasota residents cleaning up following historic flood from Debby: 'I have to start at zero'
Families in Sarasota are figuring out how they're going to start over after flooding from Debby ruined everything inside their homes.
Families in Sarasota are figuring out how they're going to start over after flooding from Debby ruined everything inside their homes.
Debby aftermath: Experts share basics on flood insurance, finding the right mitigation companies
If you're dealing with a flooded home, the aftermath can be very overwhelming. It's important to know what your insurance policy covers and how to find the right mitigation companies to work with.
If you're dealing with a flooded home, the aftermath can be very overwhelming. It's important to know what your insurance policy covers and how to find the right mitigation companies to work with.
Tampa weather | Steamy Tuesday night
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest forecast.
'We pretty much lost everything:' Manatee County families get look at flood damage from Debby
Manatee county officials announced Tuesday that more than 200 people were saved in water rescues from Tropical Storm Debby.
Manatee county officials announced Tuesday that more than 200 people were saved in water rescues from Tropical Storm Debby.
NHC tracking tropical wave in Caribbean as Debby hits Southeast
The National Hurricane Center says a tropical wave in the Caribbean has a low chance of development over the next few days.
The National Hurricane Center says a tropical wave in the Caribbean has a low chance of development over the next few days.
Debby's aftermath: What you should do with debris if you live in St. Pete
While Debby has left our area, higher than normal tides are expected Tuesday and Wednesday and may cause minor street flooding in low-lying areas.
While Debby has left our area, higher than normal tides are expected Tuesday and Wednesday and may cause minor street flooding in low-lying areas.
Hillsborough residents along Alafia River, Bullfrog Creek still battling floods after Debby
It's a waiting game in eastern Hillsborough County as flooded-out residents wait for the water to subside after Debby passed through the Bay Area.
It's a waiting game in eastern Hillsborough County as flooded-out residents wait for the water to subside after Debby passed through the Bay Area.
Tampa Weather | trading the rain for heat
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on our forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on our forecast.
Tropical Storm Debby slowly weakening
Debby is bringing a lot of deep tropical moisture to the Southeast as it slowly weakens, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. Weber says a slow moving storm always means big rainfall totals.
Debby is bringing a lot of deep tropical moisture to the Southeast as it slowly weakens, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. Weber says a slow moving storm always means big rainfall totals.