State leaders pushing for new safety rules to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries

State leaders pushing for new safety rules to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The state is looking to create new safety rules for lithium-ion batteries as Florida enters hurricane season, after witnessing the dangers of battery fires from electric vehicles damaged by Hurricane Ian.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The state is looking to create new safety rules for lithium-ion batteries as Florida enters hurricane season, after witnessing the dangers of battery fires from electric vehicles damaged by Hurricane Ian.

Tampa weather | slightly drier air in store
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Tampa weather | slightly drier air in store

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said there's not much going on Thursday and Friday, outside of some stuffy conditions with just slightly drier air after storms moved in on Wednesday.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said there's not much going on Thursday and Friday, outside of some stuffy conditions with just slightly drier air after storms moved in on Wednesday.

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

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.

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

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.

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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Tampa weather | tornado watches in effect this AM

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.

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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Tampa Weather | Storms head out ahead of front

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.

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

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. 

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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Tampa weather | previewing incoming line of storms

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.

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

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.

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

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."

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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Tampa weather | afternoon storms possible this week

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.

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.