2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds

A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Tampa Bay area

A Tornado Watch has been issued for most counties in the Tampa Bay area until 11 a.m. Wednesday as a line of storms makes its way to the Gulf Coast.

Tampa weather | tornado watches in effect this AM
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg broke down tornado watches in the Tampa Bay area this morning as we prepare for a morning of showers and storms.

Tampa Weather | Storms head out ahead of front
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says a line of severe weather is working its way out of the Bay Area this afternoon, but another line of storms is on its way.

Weather in Tampa: Strong storms prompt warnings, watches across Bay Area

Severe weather rolled through the Bay Area on Tuesday, prompting tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings for several counties. 

Tampa weather | previewing incoming line of storms
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said our chance of rain rises to 40% on Tuesday but specifically looked at Wednesday for a line of storms making its way through our area.

Solar flares cause concern over possible communication disruptions

Major solar storms over the past several days have some fearing disruptions in communications and the electrical power grid.

Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US

An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."

Tampa weather | afternoon storms possible this week
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said Monday should be breezy and humid after humidity dipped on Sunday. He said it should be breezy as well, with a possibility of some afternoon thunderstorms this week.

Tampa weather: Sunday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says lows will be in the 70s on May 12, 2024.

Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?

A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.

Tampa weather: Less humidity on Sunday
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says it will be hot but less humid on May 12, 2024.

Tampa weather: Drier air on Saturday night
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says the Bay Area will have a break from high humidity.

Tampa weather: Hot and humid on Saturday
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says it will be a hot, humid day across the Bay Area.