Tampa weather | Saharan dust keeping tropics quiet
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg previewed some afternoon storms for Thursday and took a look at why it's quiet in the tropics at the moment.

Saharan dust helps keep tropical Atlantic quiet

Saharan dust continues to suppress tropical activity in the Atlantic, and that trend is expected to stay alive for a few more days. 

Tropics remain quiet
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking conditions in the tropics.

Tampa weather | cloud cover, rain could bring cool
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said Wednesday should be another typical summer day with heat and storms, but cloud cover and scattered storms could taper the heat for some of the Tampa Bay area.

Dry Saharan air continuing to stream towards Florida
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According to FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber, dry air headed for the state is holding everything at bay across a good portion of the Atlantic. Weber says more ideal conditions for tropical development is expected as we head into August.

Tampa weather | hot and steamy with afternoon rain
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said we should expect more heat with scattered afternoon storms on Tuesday. He also broke down why we can expect the tropics to be quiet for now.

Tracking the Tropics for July 15, 2024
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on the weather in the tropics.

Father, daughter die at Canyonlands National Park after running out of water in 100-degree heat

The tragedy marks the latest deaths this summer at National Parks in the West, including at Grand Canyon and Death Valley national parks. A record heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in Arizona, California, Utah, and Oregon.

Tampa weather | typical summer pattern this week
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said we should expect a typical summer weather pattern this week with scattered showers in the afternoons and high heat otherwise.

Quiet week ahead for tropics
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says drier air is shutting off activity. According to Mills, development in the open Atlantic is not expected over the next week.

Tampa weather: Storms later on Sunday
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says scattered showers will keep temperatures at bay.

Tampa weather: Saturday evening forecast
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says showers and storms will disappear later in the night.